Back Roads, Highways and Unique “Campgrounds” + Snacks
It’s been a week since we have been able to stay still; have a lovely campground; wifi; and a motor home prepared meal. As a friend in Oregon proclaims, adventure!!! We have had some including no campsites in Gatlinburg TN area; bumper to bumper traffic in Pigeon Forge; and staying overnight in the Visitors Parking […]
Stone Mountain and Beyond Taco Tuesday
Stone Mountain GA is the second largest monolith in the world, but wait there’s more: 3 carved figures of Civil War Generals and a Pumpkin Festival (only on weekends). Anyone know the largest monolith in the world? Monolith defined: Formed of single large block of stone. Taco Tuesday: Beyond Meat Spicy Crumbles heated in frying […]
FDR Little White House and Ratatouille Pasta
Lovely short ride from our campsite to Warm Springs where FDR built his southern white house after he first visited the warm sulfur springs (88 degrees) that helped him move his legs after contracting polio (at 39 years). Very modest house with wonderful patio/porch; servants quarters with garage where his hand operated car was kept; […]
Pine Mountain Georgia—Lots of Surprises and Good Chili
Staying in place for 3 nights and exploring the area. Pine Mountain is a very cute tiny town with wonderful antique shops. Below is a photo of a found art object for Roy’s next project???? First Surprise—our gas tank holds 55 gallons $$$$. Next surprise—never much had the hots for Walmart but they are everywhere […]
Discovering Solar Power in Georgia—Soup for Supper
Second Day with the Thor Vegas; Continuing on Route 19; observing solar panels on both sides of the road as far as the eye can see near Butler Ga. Research: Southern Power “planted” 1070 acres and it’s “paying off.” Supper: Mom’s Vegetable Barley Soup, made at home and frozen, just for the trip. YUM!!!
Stopped by Covid for 8 months…but back on the road with an RV
Our own food, our own bathroom in our used Thor Vegas RV. Headed towards Georgia; loving small towns on Route 19 all the way. Enjoying cotton fields and pecan orchards. Farmers of Georgia, be proud. Please put signs on your crops so that we can all enjoy your hard work feeding us. BTW, Warwick Georgia […]
Shepherd’s Pie:Mostly Vegetables with Cauliflower Mash Top
Missing a lot of items in my newly moved into kitchen, so I flavored the sautéed onions, carrots, celery with fresh garlic, dried thyme, salt and pepper and ketchup. Sprinkled flour to sautéed veggies, poured over some beef broth (from Better Than Bouillon). Simmered till carrots were done. Added frozen peas. Then topped with previously […]
Back to Baking-Broccoli Quiche for Dinner
First: Saute onions until brownish. Second: Skillet roast 2 fresh broccoli crowns. Combine with onions.Cool. Yes, I used pre-made pie crust with my proven trick: Roll crust, fit into deep dish Pyrex, place in freezer for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 F.. Bake slightly frozen crust for about 8-10 minutes, until slightly brown (no […]
We Are Curious Hamburger Lovers
Daughter Stacy says ” Stop, I need to try an In and Out Burger.” On our way to the BioSphere in Oro Valley, AZ, it was time for lunch. The server say our hestation and asked if we had visited before. When we answered no, she proceeded to explain all the menu choices, as […]
Mexican Zucchini or Greek Zucchini?
Shopping in the produce market in Tarpon Springs, Fl ( a Greek-majority community), this dense zucchini was called a Greek Zucchini. Now shopping and cooking in Tucson, AZ, I am surprised to find it labeled Mexican Zucchini. Will the real genus of this zucchini be revealed? Zucchini – Wikipedia