8 Positive Outcomes of the COVID-19 Pandemic
I believe I was born an optimist. Without a doubt, there have been times in my life when it’s been difficult, at times seemingly impossible, to stay positive. During those dark times, it has seemed…
Utah — Round 2
When I say that we stopped in Richfield, Utah, in early-mid October 2019, that’s exactly how we planned it. It was a stop for us between our planned time in Colorado and our planned attendance…
Death Valley in Blooms
While we enjoyed our visit in March to the Mojave National Preserve, we were disappointed to learn that it is not, and never was (except in the rarest of years), the right place to go…
One-Pot Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese
My favorite Bolognese sauce that I ever made was Marcella Hazan’s version that takes about seven hours to make. This recipe incorporates the dairy element of that recipe yielding a richness to the dish that…
Meeting Len
I met Len and his dog, a German shorthaired pointer, at the dog park early on a Saturday morning amid the shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. I didn’t like him. When I said that we…
The Ultimate Instant Pot BBQ Ribs Recipe
During one hasty shopping trip in the early days of COVID-19 lockdowns, I bought a slab of baby back ribs. As I recall, it was one of the only available pork products in the meat…
One-Pot Chicken Piccata Pasta
I’ve been washing a LOT of dishes lately! As such, I’ve been looking to make things that don’t require a lot of pots and pans. When I bought the ingredients to make Chicken Piccata, I…
A Visit to Death Valley During the Pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic looming over us every day and making us feel more isolated than any of the previous eleven months, we needed a day of adventure more than ever. As the realities of…
Top 10 Pantry Items (for before, during, and after a pandemic)
Rice – In the past, Brian has made fun of me for my “collection” of rices, but these days, he’s encouraging it. I like to keep a variety on hand for different dishes. Currently, in…
Managing the Estate
My job title hasn’t changed since we lived in our sticks and bricks house. A year ago, I gave notice relinquishing my professional title of sales manager for a wine importer, but through our changes…