Monthly Archives: October 2015

A Pattern in an Unexpected Place

Posted on October 31, 2015 by judilyn

What do you see?    Here’s a clue:   

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The Pomegranate 

Posted on October 30, 2015 by judilyn

Received this as a hostess gift and let it ripen for several weeks.     Watched a few videos on how best to get out the seeds.  Here are the results of Step 1.     See those white membranes?  Removing those … Continue reading →

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Warm Fire

Posted on October 28, 2015 by judilyn

In 2003, we stayed in Santa Fe for four months, and one day we took a drive up to see the Taos Pueblo. There was an admission charge, of course, and an extra charge to use a camera on the … Continue reading →

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Great Northern Beans

Posted on October 26, 2015 by judilyn

   This looks like a simple meal, but it was really so tasty and so satisfying! The zucchini, mushrooms and onions were the perfect vegetable with the salty ham, and the perfectly seasoned beans.   A little dab of English … Continue reading →

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The Umbrella Awning

Posted on October 21, 2015 by judilyn

I took this picture about two years ago and have gone back to it time and time again to get the result that I felt was there. I’m glad I kept it, even though it was taken with my old … Continue reading →

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Egg Shopping

Posted on October 18, 2015 by judilyn

This looks like a good price! I wonder where the feathers come from to make the quilts!!!

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The Pig Snuffle

Posted on October 16, 2015 by judilyn

A storm is coming across from the mountains and a pair of young collared javelina are scarfing up the fallen acorns beneath one of our oak trees. They were unperturbed by the shining of the flashlight held by my able … Continue reading →

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Chick-o Bell

Posted on October 15, 2015 by judilyn

   This delicious lunch was quicker to put together than using a drive-through window at a restaurant.  What’s in it? Chicken bone broth Chicken pieces Sausage meatballs The veggies left from a stir fry About a teaspoon or so of … Continue reading →

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Night Rose

Posted on October 13, 2015 by judilyn

Last night I was taking out the trash and our rosetree summoned me for a look at its beautiful flowers as they enjoyed the night air. On a lark, I whipped out my iPhone and took this picture of the … Continue reading →

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Beef Tips and Mushrooms 

Posted on October 7, 2015 by judilyn

   Stew meat tenderized in the Crock Pot, with onions and mushroom gravy over barley.  And good old broccoli! Quick, simple, and delicious!

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Southern Italy, with a Little Bit of Greece

Posted on October 6, 2015 by judilyn

We were nearing the end of one of the best batches of spaghetti sauce I’ve ever made and I wasn’t sure there would be a sufficient quantity for dinner, so I sautéed a few sliced mushrooms and added them in. … Continue reading →

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The New Picnic Basket

Posted on October 3, 2015 by judilyn

This nifty insulated picnic cooler was just begging to go on a jaunt.     So I packed it up with sliced chicken and smokey Gouda cheese on whole wheat sesame buns, and some other typical picnic goodies, and off we … Continue reading →

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