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My family is not a fan of the traditional green bean casserole that is popular at holiday time.. Many years ago my Mom found some side dish alternatives that even the kids would eat. One of our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner favorites is this simple corn casserole or "corn pudding." You can make this the… Continue reading Jiffy Corn Casserole
stop at Pixabay Chrysanthemums photo by bairli1 I wrote this article which appeared in the Jefferson Gazette in 2023. In the fall, garden centers are filled with rows of colorful Chrysanthemums. This fall bloomer that comes in many shades from burgundy to bronze to bright yellow, creamy whites, pinks and shades of purple, is a… Continue reading Helping Mums Survive the Winter
This or some version of it, is one of my favorite holiday season day trips. Start early in the morning because this promises to be a busy day! You won’t be able to do everything on this list in one single day trip. Take your time and enjoy each stop. You can always do what… Continue reading A Holiday/Thrifting Daytrip: from Northeast Ohio to W. Pennsylvania
One thing that will make anyone over the age of 40 feel old is to search for anything "classic" online. What you'll find are lists of things produced in the 80s and 90s. Not exactly what I had in mind when I recently did a search for "classic movies." This time of year as the… Continue reading Mystery Classics For Halloween That Won’t Give You Nightmares….maybe.
Read notes about my travel plans here.~This is a 7 day travel agenda that visits some of Pennsylvania's best botanical gardens and arboretums.~This plan is designed to begin on a Saturday in order to accommodate the open/closed days of some establishments.~This plan is intended to be traveled between May and September.~Any prices listed are for… Continue reading A 7-Day Tour of Pennsylvania’s Botanical Gardens
Strawberry Shortcake must be one of the most controversial foods in the history of American cooking. Is it made with biscuits or cake? Ask anyone you know, and they will have an opinion.
From my private collection. Christmas shops tend to be seasonal so check opening days/hours before you go. Geneva/Ashtabula, Ohio Catherine’s Christmas (seasonal) 910 E Main St, Geneva, OH 44041. Now open for the 2023 season! A beautiful Christmas shop inside an old house. Worth the drive even if you don’t live in the area. When… Continue reading Ohio Day Trips: Christmas Shops and Events
Featured photo by Photo by Charisse Kenion on Unsplash. I love secondhand shops. There’s no telling what you will find and there is most often a bargain to be had. Finding such places, especially in rural northeast Ohio, can be a challenge. Unlike big corporate retailers, secondhand shops and thrift stores rarely advertise. They are… Continue reading Day trips from northeast Ohio: thrift stores, junk shops, flea markets, and antique malls
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