Chilled Orzo and Tomato Pasta Salad is a great way to keep cool on a hot day. This delicious side dish tastes even better after the flavors have melded, so make it a day or two in advance for your next picnic or family get-together. So I read while looking for new pasta salads to serve this summer. This recipe sounded intriguing – except for a couple of ingredients. The recipe calls for a couple of tablespoons of capers though I also remembered olives could be substituted for capers. Now somewhere I also remember reading that only the super intelligent like celery and olives. Well, I am half way there. (Does that make me a half wit??) I like celery. Olives, not so much. And capers, even less. Just not a fan of vinegary, salty, acidic, or such flavor bursts. But one of them ... [Read More]
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Things are opening up a bit in our county -- enough that we feel comfortable running errands in person. Going to the store for groceries instead of always ordering online. Buying flowers at the pop up nursery in the mall parking lot. The farmer's market. All the little things that used to happen regularly each week seem new and special. We appreciate them all! And I appreciate your dropping by each week to share your awesome posts!! Featured from last week: Bird's Party - Lemon Berries Cake with Mascarpone frosting Life of an Earth Muffin - 10 Things I stopped Buying for Zero Waste Way 2 Good Life - Ultimate Camping List for Families Little Frugal Homestead -- Homesteading is What You Make It Tee Diddley Dee - DIY Hanging Basket Drip System Wanderlust and Wellness - ... [Read More]
Grilled Chicken with Lime Marinade
A simple lime marinade makes this a quick and versatile grilled chicken recipe that consistently delivers. To save time, you can double or triple this marinade recipe and keep it in a tightly closed jar in the refrigerator. Use it for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week. Do NOT reuse marinade, however. Once it has had meat in it, discard it. Do not use it again. The lime and seasoning flavors go with just about anything else you want to serve, Try grilled garden vegetables, light and leafy salads, a coleslaw, or more substantial sides, such as brown rice, or a potato or pasta salad. Grilled Chicken with Lime Marinade Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 25 mins Quick and easy marinade to lift grilled chicken out of the ... [Read More]
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I saw my sisters yesterday!! It has been almost sixteen months. So wonderful to be outdoors in the sunshine at a quiet park and just talk. Of course, we had a table full of fruit and chicken and cupcakes (to celebrate all the birthdays we missed). And chips of course -- what's a picnic without chips? It was great to relax and relish their company. It was a very good day!!! May this week be full of very good days for you. Thanks for stopping by!! Featured from last week: Penny's Vintage Home -- Farmhouse Outdoor Mural for the Backside of my She Shed An Off-Grid Life - Gardening in a Cold climate Mommy Hates Cooking -- Garlic Butter Rib Eyes on the Grill Living on Cloud Nine - Bunk Room Blues Style Yourself Confident - 10 Steps to Look Polished My Home of All Seasons - ... [Read More]
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Really chilly weather -- even down below freezing a couple of nights. Everyone is anxious to get outside in the garden. One of the grocery stores had seedlings of herbs, and other chilly weather tolerant plants. People were swarming around the displays -- looked like a human anthill. I dived right in and came home with dill (for the monarch butterflies) kohlrabi for Wheels, and flowers for moi. Thanks for stopping by to share your spring goodness. Featured from last week: My Home of All Seasons - How to Put Together a DIY a Tropical Terrarium with Fairy Flair Birds Party - DIY Boho Tablescape Decor Not Entirely Average - Tender Beef Tips in an Herb Sauce Ann's Entitled Life - How to Attract Bees to Your Garden Walking on Sunshine - Peaches and Cream Easy Cobbler ... [Read More]
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And the adventure continues -- I started physical therapy for my dizzy sinusitis. Who knew there was physical therapy for that? We had a surprise snowfall of several inches midweek that melted before the day was over. And this week begins with plans to see Nate the Great ("I'm almost ten") and his mom -- so looking forward to real hugs!!! Hope your week is full of warm anticipation and gratefulness for whatever makes your world better! Featured from last week: The Happy Mustard Seed - Becoming a Stay at Home Mom Marilyn's Treats - Turkey Ham and Cheese Strata Pillar Box Blue - Upcycled Paper Map Moths Strength and Sunshine - Spring Salad Heritage Home Ec - How to Store Your Winter Coats Decor Craft Design - Spring Painted Poppy Sign Treat N Trick - Mango ... [Read More]
