Is it weird that I took my crock pot on vacation? No? Thanks. I didn't think so. I'll tell you what -- it is HARD to eat well (make that "healthy" ) while on the road. I had no idea. We've been trying to adhere to the 80/20 rule since Dave's heart stent (eat healthy 80% of the time; allow yourself some indulgences 20% of the time). But once we left for vacation, it moved to something more like 50/50. I'm trying to comfort myself with the fact that once we get back home, I'll have more control ... continue reading...
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Stormy Day Cooking: Crock Pot (or not) Beef Stew
I was almost ready to finish up this post yesterday and hit "publish" when I got the information about the Welcome Home Blankets. So this one sat waiting. The storm is over; no trees lost; no power outage. But there's always next time! :) Wow. It is stor-or-ormy out there! The evergreens that surround our house (and I mean surround ... as if they were swat-trees with a bullhorn, trying to talk me into releasing some hostages) look like they're in the middle of an intense zumba class -- ... continue reading...
Easy Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
I think it would be too embarrassing to admit how often we eat this. Let's just say "often." We all love it, and it's one of those dishes that doesn't need much tending once you do the first little bit. So it's very near the top of my list for company, or special occasions, or just when I feel like serving up something warm, beefy, and very comforting. Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff About 3 lbs of beef--round steak or stew meat works great. Cut in small pieces flour garlic powder 3 ... continue reading...
Grocery Shopping for a Quarantine
Is a mandatory quarantine around the corner? It's looking likely. Here's how quickly things are changing: When I started this post, I wrote this: "Here in Washington State, our governor just banned gatherings of 250 or more, and required gatherings smaller than that to have a 6-foot buffer available for attendees. He didn't out-and-out mandate that schools close (he's leaving that decision to county government for now), but that could change. According to the Washington State Department of ... continue reading...
How to Survive a Quarantine Without Losing Your Mind
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Because I live just 29 miles from Kirkland, WA, or what the LA Times affectionately calls, ”the U.S. epicenter of COVID-19,” I hear daily speculations about the possibility — and some are saying probability — of a mandated quarantine in the very near future. So what would that look like? How long would it last? And ... continue reading...
One Year Bible: November 17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 To read today's portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible or find the following in your Bible: Ezekiel 35:1-36:38 James 1:1-18 Psalm 116:1-19 Proverbs 27:23-27 this moment Just on the other side of my window, beyond the sage curtains I hung recently, past the doubled reflection of gold and green and red and blue lights on our ... continue reading...