Amy took us to the ballgame at Yankee Stadium for our last stop of the NYC weekend. Don’t we look cool and rested? TIP #1 When it is really hot, plan for an afternoon rest. Jim and I needed physical rest. The kids just hung out in Amy’s air conditioned apartment. Trust me on this…even children need a rest. It…
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How to make the classic perfect BLT is all about crisp bacon and vine ripened tomatoes! Who doesn’t love a classic BLT? Who hasn’t hated the clean up or burning those delicious bacon slices? Tip#1 for perfect bacon for blt Tip #1. Bacon on the stove top should always be made in a heavy bottomed skillet for…
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Weekend brunches don’t have to be elaborate to be tasty. You don’t even have to serve eggs or pancakes. My menu is stress free and delicious! This easy to prepare menu is not traditional at all. In fact, it is also a great one for game days too. setting a casual buffet table A little red. white and blue is…
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Bold Pink and Coral…do they clash? Tips for a patio table are ones I have learned over the years that help me do it without fuss or muss. pink and Coral Our pink peonies and the coral floral plates might not go together. They are bright summer colors. Clashing? I wasn’t sure but I didn’t have white flowers in the…
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Our New York City weekend with Amy was exciting, fun, and hot! She had a great visit planned for us. It was nice that Jim and I didn’t have to do any planning. Amy did comment that it was a lot easier when we did. Train and Subway To Amy’s Apartment Friday night, we made it from NYC’s Penn Station…
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