Archive | September, 2014

September 26th…….A very special day!

On this day last year, September 26, 2013, Jerry and I celebrated two very special events; Our 11th wedding anniversary and the unveiling of the patented Poker game Jerry and his business partner developed.  Their game was unveiled at the G2E Gaming Show – one of the  largest gaming shows in the world! This is the show EVERYONE in the […]

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Hump Day Smoothie!

Perfect way to start your day with a Strawberry/Blueberry/ Fuji Apple Smoothie……….It’s really good – try it! Here’s the recipe for my Strawberry/Blueberry/Fuji Apple Smoothie………..Enjoy! 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, diced 1/4 cup blueberries 1/2 Fuji apple, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons strawberry yogurt (more if you like it creamier) 1/4 cup Almond Milk 1/4 cup orange juice […]

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At the Vet’s office with Sophie

Today was the day for Sophie’s follow-up appointment and suture removal.  When we arrived at the doctors office I said to her, “You are going to see Dr. Scott today.  He is going to take your sutures out and make sure you are doing ok.”  She gave me this look.  She always give me this look […]

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How to make Roasted Garlic Butter and Sage Butter

One of my viewers, Rosa H, sent me an email a few days ago and she said the following; “OK Josie, I am sitting here salivating over your roasted veggies and Teriyaki Wings! (see Grilled Teriyaki Wings posted 9-21-14). So my dearest Josie, how did you make that Roasted Garlic Butter?”  Well Rosa H, yesterday I made a batch […]

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Grilled Teriyaki Wings

Happy Football Sunday! I can’t watch football without munchies and libations.  So today I made myself a batch of Grilled Teriyaki Wings with a Sweet Sticky Glaze, Grilled Red Potatoes and Zucchini. If you’re serving a crowd, you might want to double this recipe.  Here’s how I made my awesome Grilled Teriyaki Wings, Sweet Sticky Glaze and Grilled Veggies. […]

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September 11th……A day we will never forget

September 11th is a day in history we will never forget.  I’m sure you all remember exactly where you were and what you were doing thirteen years ago on September 11, 2001.  This day is another one of those days that is etched in my memory bank of things to remember.  Another date that is etched in my memory […]

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Meet Melody Rose….my Great Great Great Niece!

My sister Pat and my brother-in-law Gil are proud Great Grandparents of a beautiful new grandbaby, Melody Rose.  My  great niece, Danielle gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Melody Rose.  After 27 hours of labor UGH, Melody Rose came into the world at 12:25am on September 10, 2014.  This date is truly significant because Melody Rose […]

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Sophie’s surgery ;o(

My Sophie was spayed today.  This morning we had a long chat about what was going to happen at Dr. Scott’s office.  She listened and then she gave me this look. I explained that I would have to leave her at the hospital for a few hours after her surgery.  I said, “Sophie you are going to […]

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Great Lunch Smoothie……

Today, I had one of those moments that made me laugh and cry at the same time. I was making myself a lunch smoothie.  I made smoothies all the time for me and Jerry.  I would hand Jerry his smoothie and he would look at closely them smell it.  Then he would say, “Hey babe, did you […]

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My New Lang Smoker…….in my mind!

I had a marathon smoking weekend!  Saturday I smoked 40 lbs of ribs and 10 lbs of chicken wings for a catered event this past weekend.  I now realize my old faithful little smoker was not cut out for a smoking project this size ;o( I had to smoke my ribs (and chicken) in two batches – making for […]

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