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Mar

14

2024

Dallas Cowboys Stadium Tour

Since Steve and I are spending our last 2 days in Houston visiting our dear friends Laura and Stanley, I found myself not wanting to take any time away from them to write new posts. I’m sure you understand. Bidding adieu to loved ones is never easy, but at least...

Mar

11

2024

George’s Bistro and Bar Houston TX

Last week my dear friend Laura and I decided that we needed some retail therapy. Since that requires lots of energy we decided to have lunch first and went to George’s Bistro and Bar Houston TX. Laura had been there for lunch once before when her brother came...

Mar

7

2024

Free Galveston Texas Ferry

What could be better than FREE? It’s my favorite price! Well here in the Lone Star State there’s a free Galveston Texas Ferry. Last Sunday we took a drive to Galveston with our Florida friends Laura and Stanley, who just moved to Houston a few short months...

Mar

4

2024

4 Tips on Hosting the Perfect Winter Dinner Party

This post has been updated from the original post that published on February 22, 2022. Winter is the perfect time to host a dinner party! The holidays are just around the corner, and there’s no better way to get into the spirit than by inviting your friends over for a...

Feb

29

2024

52 Year Mardi Gras Tradition

For New Orleans residents Mardi Gras is practically a religious experience. And we were fortunate enough to experience a 52 year Mardi Gras tradition at a block party following the Krewe of Tucks Parade. 52 Year Mardi Gras Tradition Every year, since the first block...

Feb

26

2024

Our First Mardi Gras Parade

The day before we departed from our beloved New Orleans we got to experience our first Mardi Gras Parade, up close and personal. And what a fabulous experience that was!!! Words cannot describe what it felt like to actually be at a Mardi Gras Parade. It was so joyful...

Feb

22

2024

Mardi Gras State of Mind

Whenever Steve and I are in New Orleans we are in a Mardi Gras State of Mind. But actually being there during Mardi Gras season certainly accentuates our mood. I’m sure that I have told you before, but it has become our tradition to dine at Brigtsen’s on...

Feb

19

2024

Easy No Knead Bread

A few weeks ago our sweet daughter-in-love sent me the recipe for the fabulous bread we had enjoyed during our visit for Thanksgiving. The Easy No Knead Bread recipe was just that…EASY!!! Remember when we couldn’t get yeast during the height of Covid? Well...

Feb

15

2024

Ways to Enjoy Cooking Even More

Are you looking for ways to enjoy cooking even more? If you want to embrace a healthier lifestyle, then you need to find the time to do some home cooking. This post originally published on April 10, 2023 and has been updated with additional material. Ways to Enjoy...

Feb

12

2024

Global Wildlife Center Folsom LA

Steve and I know the Crescent City pretty much like the back of our hands by now. At this point we like to venture out of the city. So we took a trip to a small town north of Lake Ponchartrain for a visit to the Global Wildlife Center in Folsom LA. The opportunity...