Monthly Archives: April 2011

Curried Chicken Salad with Watercress

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

Now that the temps are rising, I don’t want to be stuck inside the house cooking, and stirring, and braising, and baking, and, well, you get the picture.  Our dinners during the warmer months are mostly composed of some type … Continue reading →

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What is seen and not seen

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

This past Monday I had surgery.  EYE surgery to be exact.  Lasik eye surgery.  Involving LASERS.  It was quite Star Trekkie of me using lasers like that.  I just want you all to know that I’m on the cutting edge … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Place

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Now that I got all the horrible places I have been off my chest, I thought now I would pay homage to the beautiful places I have seen in the world.  Beginning with last weekend’s camping excursion in Milford, CA! … Continue reading →

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Just add a little color here and there

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

One very small thing gives me simple pleasure.  Going to Home Depot.  No, not really. But when I have to go to Home Depot or Lowe’s, you will always find me at some point in the paint section looking at … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Go-To Bread

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

I’ve been a fan of King Arthur products for some time now, but it has only been in the past year or so that I have jumped head-first into the King Arthur world of bread baking. Yes, the real deal. Kneading, rising, … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Most Boring Places I Have Ever Set Foot In

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

I am reading a funny little book called 101 Places NOT to See Before You Die. This post’s idea comes from that.  So, in no particular order, THE most boring places I have ever had the misfortune to be in.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Tax Day. Or, crap! I haven’t heard from my accountant yet.

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

I have recently discovered a website that I will link things of interest to me here.  It has a little bit o’everything in it.  Food, Fashion, Posters, Babies, Barbies, Puppies… Apparently, I’m an idiot and can’t figure out the links…yet. … Continue reading →

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He Makes Me Smile

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

…Who? You ask. My husband, of course. This photo may not look like much to you, but to me, it speaks volumes. This perpetual calendar was given to our family years ago by my mother and step-father and hangs in … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the Air

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

I love springtime.  No, seriously, I love it.  It gets my juices flowin’.  And not just because it means my birthday is right around the corner. (Although that IS one reason I love it!) There is nothing like the feeling of … Continue reading →

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A Little About Felia

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

Introductions are called for! I am Felia, a little derivative of my not-really middle name, Cecilia.  I am one of those kids that never had a middle name, but lucky for me, I got to choose one for myself in my … Continue reading →

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