Monthly Archives: August 2017

Pasta Pasilla

Posted on August 31, 2017 by judilyn

You probably can’t tell from this picture, but this is a tiny little dish – about the size you would eat a small portion of ice cream out of.  This was an emergency grab of a picture of this delicious … Continue reading →

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Overnight Boule

Posted on August 26, 2017 by judilyn

Boule, from the French for “ball”, is a traditional shape of French bread, resembling a squashed ball. It is a rustic loaf shape that can be made of any type of flour. A boule can be leavened with commercial yeast, … Continue reading →

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Provolone Pizza

Posted on August 24, 2017 by judilyn

  That bruschetta is pure gold for turning something ordinary into something that really sings! A slice of provolone on each piece of leftover pizza, topped with a generous amount of the bruschetta, provided a wonderful lunch the next day.  … Continue reading →

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Finger Painting in Columbus, New Mexico

Posted on August 22, 2017 by judilyn

Back in 2010, we spent some time in the New Mexico State Park system.  It was a great experience.  We started out in Pancho Villa State Park, and got our annual pass.  We then spent a few months going here … Continue reading →

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The Second Blossoming

Posted on August 18, 2017 by judilyn

Several months ago, we had an arborist come out and tend to two of our precious trees – the plum/apricot tree and this darling rose tree.  He cut it back MUCH further than I thought proper, but, of course he … Continue reading →

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Bruschetta from the Winery

Posted on August 17, 2017 by judilyn

This is my version of a representation of the delicious bruschetta that we purchased at the winery.  It was only a coincidence that I placed it on this chopping block/hot pad for its portrait.  I guess the complementary colors drew … Continue reading →

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The Other Side of the Trees

Posted on August 16, 2017 by judilyn

Here is the other side of the trees – from the winery – looking back down the road the way we came.  The winding road, looked at from this direction, is the tiny little line at the bottom left of … Continue reading →

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Farmhouse

Posted on August 13, 2017 by judilyn

After we left the winery, we drove on down the road towards Parker Canyon Lake, but it was getting late, so we turned around to head home.  But not before seeing this lovely home.  I have no idea who lives … Continue reading →

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Winding Road to Tres Trees at the Winery

Posted on August 11, 2017 by judilyn

As we started up the squiggly road to the winery, we screeched to a halt so I could take this photograph.  The way the road led to the trees on the horizon was irresistible!  And, no, I didn’t do anything … Continue reading →

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ROAD TRIP !!!

Posted on August 9, 2017 by judilyn

  We didn’t go far, and not for very long, but . . . YAY . . . we got out on a road trip yesterday. We had planned to go to Patagonia Lake State Park, but we got waylaid … Continue reading →

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Quick Dinner Rolls – Recipe

Posted on August 7, 2017 by judilyn

I know – this is not a picture of the dinner rolls, but isn’t this a beautiful combination anyway?  See the entry here for the photograph of the rolls.   QUICK YEAST DINNER ROLLS – 400° for 15 – 20 … Continue reading →

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Lickety-Split Rustic Dinner Rolls

Posted on August 6, 2017 by judilyn

The key word here is “rustic”!  These are not to be confused the gorgeous Parkerhouse Rolls, but they taste just about the same to me. This is one of the few things for which I actually use a recipe.  I … Continue reading →

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Easy Pork Green Chile Stew

Posted on August 4, 2017 by judilyn

The green chile pork stew went over really big when I made it a few months ago, but it was a lot of effort and fussing, and took most of the day in the Crock-Pot to cook.  The good side … Continue reading →

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Tres Amigos

Posted on August 2, 2017 by judilyn

  I do a lot of mixing and matching of ingredients, some of which come straight out of jars – like these three friends above.  Contrary to what I thought it would be like, the Thai red curry paste is … Continue reading →

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