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Goin’ to Vermont

Going to Vermont today. No thirteen
I should do a 13 I have a lot to talk about.
I finished my first assignment. Now the test in a few days. I feel like I have not given this module the attention it deserves. But, you all know how crazed […]

Pasturized Almonds

I will be very careful where I get almonds from and how they are processed.
Local Harvest Newsletter June 2007
‘Safety’ in Overdrive: Pasteurizing AlmondsBy Erin Barnett
Most mornings I get up, go downstairs, put on the kettle, and eat a handful of almonds while I wait for the water to boil. I make some toast and some […]

This and that

So. the BBQ went well. We made too much food. We always do. DH and I are trying to eat most of it. The kids went to Vermont or else all the leftovers would have been gone by now.
That’s right we are kid-less for the next few days. I will […]

Summer Reading Challenge reads

Finally I am posting about the books I have read for the Summer Reading Challenge:
The Merlot Murders: A Wine Country Mystery by Ellen Crosby
From the website:
Someone wants to buy the 500 acre farm and vineyard located at the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains which has belonged to Lucie Montgomery’s family since colonial days. And […]

Black Bean Hummus

2 15 ounce cans Black beans, drained
3 T plain nonfat yogurt
2 t minced garlic
1/4 c fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 t chopped fresh parsley
Dash cayenne
Salt to taste
Combine all ingredients in food processor. Process until smooth. Store covered in the fridge. Makes 2 1/4 Cups.
Portion 2T
Calories 66
Fat .9g
Protein 3.7 g
Carb 11.1 g
Chol. 0
Sodium 20 mg

Thursday Thirteen: 65

We are having a BBQ for my son this weekend. Here are thirteen things I will be cooking:
1. Potato Salad.
2. Fresh Fruit Salad.
3. Macaroni Salad.
4. Pasta Salad. The difference between the pasta and macaroni salad is that one is made with Mayo and one with Italian dressing.
5. Black Bean Hummus.
6. Carrot […]

Book Videos

Watch clips of your favorite authors. This is so much fun.
Book Videos.tv

Heart Shaped Box

Yesterday, I read Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill. He is the son of Stephen King. How is that for pressure when writing a book? He totally surpassed my expectations. Of course, I was not expecting to like it either. I LOVED IT! It was scary!
Jude is […]

Saturday Sunshine

It looks like it is going to be a beautiful day here. I have to go pick up SIX pre-teens (girls) at a birthday bash in a little while. Before that I am going to go to Kettle Cove and the library.
I have not been happy with my library selections lately. […]

Thursday Thirteen: 64

1. This will be another random thirteen. I have a few ideas for themed 13’s. I just need some time to do them.
2. We got the 5th (?) season of Dead Zone in the mail the other night. The Dead Zone is one of my favorite shows.
3. Are you all set […]