Monthly Archives: January 2014

Dinner on the Quick

Posted on January 30, 2014 by judilyn

Due to a mixup in intended departure time to go to the gym . . . I didn’t start dinner, and it was getting REALLY late. I could stay home and fix dinner, or I could be inventive with the … Continue reading →

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A New Soup

Posted on January 28, 2014 by judilyn

There was one slice of pizza left from the luncheon the other day, so I heated that for DH to eat while I made a real lunch. I didn’t have any leftover meat, so I made tiny little meatballs from … Continue reading →

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Spike-y Plant at the Hospital

Posted on January 26, 2014 by judilyn

At first I thought this was an artificial tree, but it is real. It is in the waiting room of the Radiology area at the Sierra Vista Regional Health Center main hospital. Isn’t it pretty? Anyone know what it might … Continue reading →

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Different Camera on iPhone

Posted on January 25, 2014 by judilyn

This is a photo from the Cortex Camera app on my iPhone. I was using it exclusively until a few months ago to take pictures of the food dishes. Then they “improved” it so that it no longer would function … Continue reading →

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What is a Fence For?

Posted on January 23, 2014 by judilyn

Clearly these three stalks are not concerned with encroachment! Maybe they just want a better view. ;->

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Israeli Cous Cous – Trader Joe’s Version

Posted on January 22, 2014 by judilyn

This is for all the Israeli cous cous fans (waving to Dale!). We made our annual pilgrimage to Trader Joe’s last week and scarfed up three one-pound bags of their pseudo Israeli cous cous. They call it Harvest Grains Medley. … Continue reading →

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Split Pea Soup

Posted on January 21, 2014 by judilyn

We love split pea soup and it is quick and easy if I soak the peas in a vacuum bottle full of hot water for a few hours in the morning. We are frequently at a medical appointment until after … Continue reading →

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The Path to Nowhere

Posted on January 18, 2014 by judilyn

Brave soul that I am (NOT!), I wandered down this path . . . until I caught up with the rest of the group taking photos at Brown Canyon Ranch.

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Smashed Potatoes – Before and After

Posted on January 15, 2014 by judilyn

I’ve read about these smashed potatoes on several sites/blogs over the last couple of weeks. I had some Yukon Gold potatoes, as called for, so tonight I went for it. As you can see by the second picture, I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Brown Canyon Ranch – Who Knew?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by judilyn

A mere ten miles from our house – but only about seven as the crow flies, if he flew straight out from our deck – is a fabulous place for photo ops! It took three hours of strolling the grounds … Continue reading →

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The GPS and the Lunch

Posted on January 11, 2014 by judilyn

The plan was to go to either Tenneco Well or Whitewater Draw today on a photographic outing. The GPS wanted to be updated, but then refused to be cooperative. Time passed, and it was too late to go, so we … Continue reading →

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Pizza and Deer

Posted on January 9, 2014 by judilyn

We had already eaten the pizza by the time this fellow appeared out the kitchen window. He was limping pretty badly, so we wondered if the coyotes had been nipping at his back legs. A beautiful animal!! I hope he … Continue reading →

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Beef, Mushroom and Barley Soup – and Tomato Pesto

Posted on January 6, 2014 by judilyn

One of the benefits of having steak at dinnertime is that there is usually some meat leftover to make beef, barley, and mushroom soup – this time with carrots, onions, and beet greens. I make this on “doctor days” because … Continue reading →

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KEEP OUT !!!

Posted on January 3, 2014 by judilyn

You may remember this cute little fellow . . . Every now and then we think he may have returned when we didn’t see him, to leave a warning to make sure no other animal was encroaching on his territory. … Continue reading →

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Adventures of Dorrie Anne – 2013 in review

Posted on January 2, 2014 by judilyn

Thank you one and all for reading and commenting on my blog. It is really nice to think I have new friends all over the world. I started this blog in May of 2012, so this is the first entire … Continue reading →

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