Jingalov Hats – Armenian Green Sandwich
What is a Jingalov Hat? A Jingalov Hat is a delightful Armenian Green Sandwich “Hat” is pronounced, “hut,” in Armenian. The reference on line talked of lavash filled with greens or Armenian jingalov hats and it showed a photo. I had to know more. Armenian lavash is paper thin, usually baked in a tonir, a subterranean […]
Central Florida—Checking Out The Rest of the State
Retired friends traveled the US in their 5th wheel for 9 years and settled in Sebring Florida. Reconnecting has been fun. The bonus is discovering Florida beyond Tampa/St. Pete. This time we arranged to meet at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, Florida. (Yes, there are still rolling fields of citrus in Florida—here they are.) […]
Garden Tools from the Library
Small garden in our new condo. Able to grow my herbs in pots (so necessary for cooking my vegetables). However, I had to clear away the overhanging bushes to let the sun and rain do their work. Enter, the Safety Harbor Tool Library. https://safetyharbortoollibrary.myturn.com/ It is the coolest perk for condo livers with no garage […]
Casseroles Best Friend—The Shunned Onion
Not quite a million but many ways to cut an onion without crying. It’s Ok—temporary dilemma. Anyway, anyone ever try this Georgia onion? No Tears it says.
St. Pete Collard Greens Festival
Introduced to Collard Greens on a lovely day in St. Petersburg. We had never visited the Deuces area of St. Pete and learned about the ethnic/business history of the area at the same time being introduced in a delicious fun setting about the southern favorite Collard Greens. Sponsored in part by Publix, we even received […]
On The Road Ratatouille
EaGreat veggies with mimimal work. Found in frozen veggie section at several Walmarts. Great side with pan-roasted salmon or by itself for a quick lunch.
Oregon Trail and Gold: Baker City, Oregon
Quite a pleasant surprise: Historic Baker City is a lovely walking town with well kept 1890 buildings and intriguing businesses, like this complete kitchen and wine store, Bella. http://www.bellabakercity.com
American Pine Nuts- did you know?
Cedar City, Utah —a one-night stop Very busy city and RV parks, could only book one night but boy did I learn a lot. Not as dangerous as Pamplona and the bulls, Not as quirky as the Cow Bingo in Cottage Grove, Oregon, but we are sorry to miss the Sheep Parade down the main […]
Still in Tucson—Exploring Environs
Waiting to get the windshield wiper linkage and motor fixed that was damaged in the Texas Ice Storm. However, we are enjoying our family time and with the rental car, checking out Patagonia, Tubac and Green Valley, Arizona. We purchased the Roasted and Salted Pecans at Green Valley Pecan Farm. Huge operation and acres of […]