Mushroom Ravioli with Spinach, Asparagus, Sundried Tomatoes

Quick prepackaged ravioli and fresh vegetables ready in 20-30 minutes

With everything that is going on lately with Covid-19, one of the things we’ve all been affected by is shopping for groceries.

I’ve heard countless stories shared of not being able to find things/products that we are accustomed to buying without even giving it a second thought. Continue reading “Mushroom Ravioli with Spinach, Asparagus, Sundried Tomatoes”

Tasting California Wines

The tasting/class we attended was called California Uncorked – Napa Valley and Beyond.

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Dixie and I have always enjoyed doing wine tastings.  We have a nice little wine bar very close to our house that we go to quite often and we have visited many of the wineries within driving distance of our home including those on the Shawnee Wine Trail in southern Illinois.

So naturally our bucket list includes visiting the wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley in California.  While not quite Napa or Sonoma, our latest experience was not only a tasting but also an educational experience on those very wines. Continue reading “Tasting California Wines”

Mexican Layered Chicken Burrito Casserole

Layers of chicken, flour tortillas, cheese and spices

This simple layered chicken burrito casserole recipe is so easy to put together.

Everything is already cooked prior to assembling this layered chicken burrito casserole so the cooking time in the oven takes just a few minutes to melt the cheese and heat the dish thru. Continue reading “Mexican Layered Chicken Burrito Casserole”

New Use for Old Smart Phones

So while we are all being asked to self quarantine, make some good use of this time, grab an old phone, clear the apps and start taking photos of your photos.

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I’ve found a new use for an old smart phone.

We’ve probably all experienced it.  You upgrade your smart phone and find that you’ll only get a $25 credit, if you’re lucky, on the newest model that can cost you around a thousand bucks.  We have at least four old smart Iphones and even a few other brands in a box – we chose to not take the measly trade in for our upgrades…and no, we didn’t throw them away.  Continue reading “New Use for Old Smart Phones”

Puerto Rico

We highly recommend that you include Puerto Rico on any bucket list you are putting together.  You’ll not be disappointed.

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Last year Dixie and I went to Puerto Rico together for the first time.  We hope to return again someday.

Our visit was only a few short months after Hurricane Maria devastated the island.  There were still a lot of indications of the extent of that damage around the capital of San Juan and all over the island, especially the central areas.  We talked to many people in the hotels, restaurants, our UBER drivers, basically anyone who we encountered and heard so many stories about the hurricane and the after effects still taking place all over the island. Continue reading “Puerto Rico”

Sheppard’s Pie

St. Patrick’s Day sheppard pie made with ground turkey

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For the last several years we have gone out and enjoyed the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in our area.

We have several little places close to our house that do fun events in honor of the ‘holiday’.

There is a parade in our downtown area and afterwards they close down the Main Street and it becomes a crazy afternoon and evening with a lot of green attire and of course, green beer. Continue reading “Sheppard’s Pie”