Monthly Archives: November 2011

I Am Not Cheap; I Am Frugal

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

I refuse to believe that I am cheap.  Yes, I love a good deal.  Yes, I will spend money on something if I think it is warranted.  Yes, I will bend over and pick up a penny (only 99 more … Continue reading →

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Unsung heroes among us

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Most of you all know about the fire we had here last week in Reno.  It burned over 2,000 acres, 30 homes were destroyed with another 20 highly damaged, and 10,000 people were evacuated in a 12 hour period.  As … Continue reading →

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Do You Not Recognize Me? I Am a Yelp Elite!

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

I had a VERY unfortunate experience at a local restaraunt this weekend, and I am telling everyone about it, because frankly, I hate this new attitude of restaurateurs in Reno.  Apparently we Renoites are all idiots and don’t know good food when we see it, … Continue reading →

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Green Bean Casserole? To the CURB! Garlic Roasted Shrimp Cocktail..oh my yes!

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Now don’t get me wrong, I adore green bean casserole made with Campbell’s Mushroom soup and Durkee’s French Fried Onion rings, but let’s face it.  How many times will you either make it or have it served to you in … Continue reading →

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Gobble Gobble Gobble, It’s (Almost) Thanksgiving Day!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Mmmmmm…. Thanksgiving Day! At our house it starts with the “girls” (whoever they are…be it daughters, mothers or grandmothers, or a combination of all three, whoever happens to be hanging around that morning) watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I … Continue reading →

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And Now. It’s Time for My Favorite Holiday.

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

As much as I hate Halloween, I love, love, love Thanksgiving Day.  Not only does it come complete with a four-day weekend, but it celebrates one of the most important things in my life: food.  Most of you should know … Continue reading →

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Lucky you!

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

Beginning on Monday and running through next Friday, we at IdiosynCrazies’ test kitchens will be helping you out with your Thanksgiving Day meal planning.  No, we are not cooking your turkey for you, silly.  What we will be doing is … Continue reading →

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Leaving well enough alone. Not.

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Confession time, folks.  Here goes.  I have a slight case of OCD, or as the common saying goes, CDO because it should be in alphabetical order.  I must have things organized, filed, and user friendly.  I honestly don’t know when … Continue reading →

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A Love Letter

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

As I have done since, oh, probably high school, I make lists of things that need to be done. Last week I had drafted this list It included the things I planned to “get to” over the weekend; reminding me to … Continue reading →

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Ugh, The Doorbell AGAIN?…Or Why I Hate Halloween.

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

OK, it is after Halloween.  I can tell you my deep, dark secret:  I hate Halloween.  Well, what I should say is: I HATE DRESSING UP.  I hate it.  I don’t get it.  Dressing up in a funny costume that barely … Continue reading →

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