American Pine Nuts- did you know?

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...

Still in Tucson—Exploring Environs

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...

RV in Tucson

Sprouts Market is right across the street from our RV park.  Luv that store's produce.  The sign said "Sumo Mandarin".  I had to smile—they were big and even though on sale, the price for the mandarin orange pictured was $1.56 for 1.  Yes, it was sweet; a tad less...

Amazing Numbers—Merci Jacques

Amazing Numbers—Merci Jacques

Somewhere in the vast universe of cooking videos, I watched Jacques Pepin create 3 vegetable salads. I was riveted as I always am when watching this great man cook.   But here was the shocker:  the third recipe he demonstrated in the video was a Cream Dressing that...

Adventurous Covid Vacation & Thinking of Onions

Adventurous Covid Vacation & Thinking of Onions

Learning the intricacies of RV systems has been good for our brains.  3-week vacation coming to a close.  End of the days after parking are always the best. (See photo re: Lake Marion) Lots of time to contemplate recipes ahead while Roy is driving  on I95 and not much...

Staying in Place and Garden Ravioli

Staying in Place and Garden Ravioli

Lake Jordan State Park is a beautifully wooded, spacious camping location for staying 4 nites.  No wonder it's so popular—senior rate for site with electric/water is $27.00. So lest anyone think that RV'ing does not include daily exercise, I report our 3.5 mile walks...

Back Roads, Highways and Unique “Campgrounds” + Snacks

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...

Stone Mountain and Beyond Taco Tuesday

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...

FDR Little White House and Ratatouille Pasta

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;...

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