Monthly Archives: August 2016

One-inch Hopper

Posted on August 28, 2016 by judilyn

I was coming back from filling the water pond for our possible guests, and saw this little fellow (at one inch long, he is, indeed, VERY tiny). He was nearly invisible because he was so tiny, and nearly completely blended … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Backyard, Grasshopper, Hopper, Insect, Water Pond | 23 Comments

Quicky Burrito

Posted on August 25, 2016 by judilyn

There are always tortillas in the refrigerator, but I don’t always remember to use them to best advantage. But yesterday – I did! I had a lot of leftovers to turn into a good lunch – white rice, kernel corn, spinach, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Burrito, Cheese, Corn, Enchilada, Full Plates, Mexican Food, Red Peppers, Spanish Rice, Tortillas | 2 Comments

Tortellini Chinoise

Posted on August 20, 2016 by judilyn

They are not to be confused with a real main dish, but the little filled pastas that have appeared in the grocery stores are appealing as a special treat to take the place of just plain pasta. The little … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Asparagus, Chicken, Chinese, Dinner, Full Plates, Kitchen, Mushrooms, Onions, Pineapple, Red Peppers, Sesame Seeds | 8 Comments

More Instant Pizza in The Cuisinart Oven Central

Posted on August 13, 2016 by judilyn

This Cuisinart Oven Central has become one of my favorite GO TO appliances. It will do so many things so well, and so easily, and without constant monitoring. A bit of olive oil and some pizza sauce, topped with little … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Cuisinart Oven Central, Full Plates, Italian Sausage, Kitchen, Lunch, Pepperoni, Pizza, sourdough bread, Veggies | 9 Comments

Les Chapeaux

Posted on August 8, 2016 by judilyn

Although they are all lovely, I think I rather favor the straw hat with the strawberry bow! Although the stiff lace one at the upper left is intriguing. Which is your favorite?

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Chapeaux, Claudia's, Destination, Hats, Location, Lowell, Store Window | 9 Comments

Claudia’s Hat Shop in Lowell, Arizona

Posted on August 6, 2016 by judilyn

Such interesting colors! Tomorrow I will post a close up of some of the hats that are not visible from this window scene. Perhaps you will recall the photos I posted of the old cars https://dorrieanne.wordpress.com/2016/05/22/uphill-all-the-way/ and Indian … Continue reading →

Posted in Local Area, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Claudia's, Hat Shop, Lowell, New York, Paris | 4 Comments

Onion Rings Made So Very Easy

Posted on August 3, 2016 by judilyn

If you love onion rings as much as I do, but find they are too time consuming to make yourself, and a huge disappointment when ordering them in a restaurant, here’s something I stumbled upon by accident that made my onion … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Balsamic Vinegar, Food, Kitchen, Onion Rings, Onions, Tater Tots, Vegetables | 6 Comments