Food Stamp Diet: Day 1

In Arizona, a single person earning less than $16,000 per year qualifies for $95.40 per month in food stamps. This does not include the additional 25% they are supposed to include out of their own budget to pay for groceries. The equivalent for this 5-day experiment...

Butternut Squash Lasagna

I whipped this up last night for the first time and it’s a winner — so good in fact, you don’t miss the meat. Ingredients: 1 butternut squash 4 zucchini 1 large red tomato 1/4 white onion 3 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 can of stewed...

Eat, Drink and Be Merry!

I know I’m happy when time is of no importance. I’m not glacing at the clock, wondering what I’ll do next. I’m not wearing a watch. I’m not setting an alarm or rushing to the next event. This week, I’m living in my apron, preparing...

A Week of Thanks

Things I’m thankful for today: 1. Great weekends when I have time to both knit, 2. And bake. This is 14 karat cake with cream cheese frosting for a friend’s birthday yesterday. I added extra pineapple because I could. 3. Rex. JT took this photo for me on...

Blurry Vision and Mixed Thoughts

I woke up this morning, and I swear I felt like my sight is going. I don’t know what the problem is, but my vision is considerably less accurate today than it was yesterday. I think that I need to get my eyes checked and buy a new pair of Glasses to replace the...