Salt & Humor

It seems that every time I sit down at my desk or in a chair for that matter, the kitties think I need their help.  Maybe I need a sweet lap kitty to keep me company or maybe I just need their pure presence in what seems like all that I do.  Take painting for [...]

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A while ago I cooked a buttercup squash and discovered that two out of the three kitties liked it.  I wasn’t actually planning to give them some because if you know one thing about cats, it is that they are finicky eaters.  Well, when I took it out of the oven and was scraping away [...]

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I planted arugula, kale and lettuce for our Fall garden last month.  It seems that the arugula is ready and I feel like I have almost been forgetting to get out there and well, EAT from our own garden. Lacinato Kale Roquette Arugula Flashy Troutback Lettuce I have honestly never heard of such a fancy [...]

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Very often it seems that my kitties want to be included in the photos I take.  I suppose that when I crouch down to take photos they might become curious and feel the need to investigate.  That, or they just really want to make it into the shot.  Let me assure you that I am [...]

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Wow! I must say, I really love salsa!  Lucky for me, Jason enjoys making it.  Lately, he has been using red onion, which just so happened one night when that was all we had.  Now, I think I might like it better with red onion. Yesterday, the weather was very mild.  I went for a [...]

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I love making mix and match salad creations. Earlier this week, I made one that is a keeper. I cut up whatever sounded good at the time: sweet-mini peppers, pickle, green onion, cheese, tomato and a few green olives. Cooked some adzuki beans and Israeli couscous. Mix all together with mayo, mustard and salt/pepper. Just [...]

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Skipped the coffee this morning and replaced it with some juice.  I swear, it gives you the same feeling, only better. That is really a monster carrot! They are Italian carrots-cool huh. I made oats before my workout so they would be ready after. I have really been enjoying making overnight oats (no-cook), this was [...]

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Who doesn’t love a stroll through Target? Doesn’t matter if it’s for must have items or looking for something that you think you need.  Besides, you never know what might be on one of those clearance end caps.  Tonight, I stopped in for a few must have items and well, maybe an unnecessary item. Actually, [...]

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Thank goodness Christmas is over.  It is time to get back to my normal eating and working out schedule.  I have been keeping track of my progress and journaling my eats and workouts.  The 20th to current looks pretty sad.  I must admit that I am always so happy on January 1st.  Feels so good [...]

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So, as good as I may try to be with tempting snacks, this little box makes it difficult. This special, little box holds the best baked good you could ever hope for! Those sugar cookie put Lofthouse to shame.  I have been known to hide these from Jason….shhh. Tucked in that upper, right corner are [...]

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Where did the month of December go?  No really… I can’t figure that out.  Christmas is seriously next week!!! Gal!  I better get some gift shopping in this weekend. Even today flew by. (like that is any different from any other day) I did make up for that ice cream last night.  I ate very [...]

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