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Fiesta Friday #583

As my annual physical approaches, I’ve been taking good care of myself by eating mostly healthy food. And after weeks of enjoying plenty of fruits and vegetables, I think it’s perfectly fine to indulge in an early Easter treat. I made a grown-up version of Rice Krispies treats by adding nuts, seeds, oatmeal, and dried fruits. The bunny peeps and colorful sprinkles are definitely appropriate for adults, too. We need fun food as much as the kids! 🤣 And to be fully transparent, I did enjoy more ... continue reading...

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Fiesta Friday #582

Hey, check out the solution I've devised to save money on groceries, especially eggs, which are soaring in price. I've started serving my food in small bowls and plates to give the illusion that I'm eating a full meal. Besides, eating smaller portions helps discourage overeating, which is fitting for now since we’re observing Lent. Honestly, though, I just want to showcase my newly acquired vintage plates. They're my new obsession! I want things that look decidedly old-fashioned. I don't ... continue reading...

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Fiesta Friday #581

St. Patrick’s Day sort of slipped by me this year. I found myself unprepared, which must have been the work of leprechauns playing tricks on me. The week before I had prepared a Guinness Pork Stew, and was planning to make a special treat using edible "shamrock" leaves for the day itself. Why else, otherwise, would I be planting these weedy plants indoors? They’re not true shamrocks, but they're edible and resemble the typical commercial depiction of shamrocks. I was thinking of either ... continue reading...

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Fiesta Friday #579

This may be somewhat off-topic for this blog, but I'm going to share it anyway. Lately, not much gets done in my house because my husband and I have been glued to the TV, monitoring a YouTube channel dedicated to a pair of bald eagles. Photos courtesy of Friends of Big Bear Valley We are both avid fans of Jackie and Shadow, the resident bald eagle couple in Big Bear Valley, Southern California. Over the years, we have closely followed their journey, which has included the loss of their ... continue reading...