Category: Food

Signs of Autumn – 2014

It isn’t officially…..per the calendar…..autumn, yet! The first official day of autumn starts next week – September 22nd – but, it sure is starting to look and feel like autumn around here! Temperatures have been cooler, leaves are starting to turn, crops are changing… Continue Reading “Signs of Autumn – 2014”

Sweet Escapes, Fresh Produce, and a Little Rain!

I headed out today with two specific goals in mind……get some corn for dinner and pick up my free cupcakes! I accomplished that and more……here are some of the sights I saw along the way: First up……I went to Partyka’s farm market in Kendall to… Continue Reading “Sweet Escapes, Fresh Produce, and a Little Rain!”

Canal Cruise Adventure

I have lived in close proximity to the Erie Barge Canal all my life (well, with the exception of the time I lived in NC, but I still considered “home” to be here by the canal). It is really difficult to get anywhere around… Continue Reading “Canal Cruise Adventure”

Chocolate Heaven

I’ve never been one of those “OMG, chocolate is my LIFE” kinda girls! Oh, I’d get a chocolate craving every now and then and I did like chocolate – it just wasn’t usually my first choice or my “go to” treat. But, as I… Continue Reading “Chocolate Heaven”

Sip and Stroll

Today – August 9, 2014 – was a BLAST! The Albion Merchants Association hosted their first Wine Walk. They called the event “Sip and Stroll Through History”……love the name – it perfectly described the event and the feel of the day! I’ve participated in… Continue Reading “Sip and Stroll”

Double Yolks….or not!

I always get excited when I crack open an egg and find a double yolk! It is like a little surprise gift that brings an immediate smile and usually a little oohing and aahing, too. When I was little, I remember my Grandma telling… Continue Reading “Double Yolks….or not!”

Sunday Stills – International Food

This week’s Sunday Stills Challenge is all about International Food – click here and check out the comments on the Sunday Stills Challenge page to see photos of some amazing looking food! For my entry…….which just happens to be my dinner, tonight…….Guinness Stew at… Continue Reading “Sunday Stills – International Food”

Sunday Stills – Cows

This week’s Sunday Stills Challenge is Cows! Ed wants us to focus on cows and the products we get from cows. I live in an area with a LOT of dairy farms and, therefore, a LOT of cows! But…..I decided to go in a… Continue Reading “Sunday Stills – Cows”

McDonald’s vs. Burger King

McDonald’s versus Burger King……it is the age old question! Add in a ton of other fast food burger joints and you have quite a dilemma when it comes to choosing something quick to eat! But, I don’t want to complicate this post with the… Continue Reading “McDonald’s vs. Burger King”

Sunday Stills Challenge – Happiness

For this week’s Sunday Stills Challenge, Ed wants to know “What makes you happy?” If he knew me as well as most of you know me, he’d know that was a loaded question…..most things make me happy!!! So, this one was fun to put… Continue Reading “Sunday Stills Challenge – Happiness”