Florida Vacation Recap... The last 2 weeks of March 2008 hubby and I spent camping at Fort Wilderness Campgrounds (owned by Disney) in Kissimmee Florida. It was fun. Weather was great – mid 70s most days, low 60s most nights. One day was upper 70’s – we went to Typhoon Lagoon. Camping was good. The campgrounds are really...

Why I don’t shop at Cub... This is a first hand account of an armed robbery at Cub on Lake Street. Not really the reason I don’t shop at Cub (cuz I actually do shop at Cub sometimes) but a really good article, with good reminders: My advice is pretty simple, forego carrying purses if possible. Take only what you need and stay...

Martini All Gone...

Rosemary Salt... Last night stumbled arcross this blog, Kalyn’s Kitchen, looks like it has lots of great recipes and ideas I would like to try. Starting with this one, although first I will need to make a trip to Penzey’s. Rosemary Salt (makes about 4 cups) 3 cups sea salt crystals 1 1/2 cups dried rosemary...

Wine Review: 2006 Cline Zinfandel... Name: Cline Zinfandel Type: Red Zinfandel Country: USA (California) Year: 2006 Price: $7.99 Worth? $15 ($30 at a restaurant) Winemaker’s notes Cline’s California Zinfandel displays a wide array of dark berry fruit including black cherry and raspberry, spice notes and a lasting finish of vanilla...

Hot Crabmeat Appetizer... Hot Crabmeat Appetizer Simple, tasty appetizer, great for parties. I have used reduced fat cream cheese (cut back on the milk if you use reduced fat), but would not recommend fat-free. Best at room temperature. Ingredients 8oz. cream cheese 2 6oz. cans crab meat 2 T finely chopped scallions 2 T milk 2...

20 Years... Its been a long time. (the kid isn’t me – its my brother Marty. It is the best picture I have today.)