It’s July! Hot Dog!

July is National Hot Dog Month, and I found recipes that sounded tasty.  However, I didn’t want to try them all by myself.  Even though I purchase uncured turkey franks, the fat and sodium content is still quite high.  Besides, it is always nice to have another...

A Berry Good Time

One of the blessings of summer is fresh berries; blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries are some of my favorites (in that order).  I have read quite a bit lately about the health benefits of these berries, and there is not one of them that I don’t enjoy eating by...

Beware the Tentapus!

Last week was made brighter by an overnight visit from my granddaughter Vivian, who is six years old going on 30.  My son Jonathan brought her to my house on Wednesday evening; she was very excited about spending time with Grammie. As bedtime neared, Vivian declared...

Fond Memories of July Fourth

Thinking of the upcoming Independence Day holiday has me feeling rather nostalgic.   For many years, the fourth day of July meant attending my Dad’s family reunion.  It was held around noon, so it never interfered with fireworks displays later in the evening. Our...

Some like it cold

For as long as I can remember, tea has been a part of my life.  Sometimes hot, sometimes cold; sometimes strong, sometimes weak; sometimes black, sometimes green, sometimes herbal – no matter the temperature or type, it seems like there is always tea. My mother’s cure...