My Daily Travels

I can't imagine not having a taste for deep-fried fish, but my hubby is not a fan of seafood. He grew up in the landlocked state of Pennsylvania, while my roots began in Delaware and Maryland, so that could have something to do with our varied palettes. With that in mind today, John will be... Sign in to see full entry.

The last few days weather reports warned that a dangerous ice storm was heading to my area today, so I soaked a pot of beans overnight for the bean soup that is currently simmering away for our hearty stick-to-the-ribs dinner. It is currently 53 degrees and not a sign of ice anywhere to be seen.... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm not sure how we overbooked ourselves today other than the fact that life happens, and it slows down for nobody. I made a quick run to the store this morning after tossing a much-needed workload of laundry into the washer. Once home, I dried hubby's work clothes so he could stay warm through the... Sign in to see full entry.

Located on the Bluebird Trail in Williamsport are the ruins of the Remington mansion. The two-story, 20-room mansion sitting along the two-and-a-half mile trail once housed Edward Remington, his wife Elizabeth, and their 5 children. The original home was nothing more than a small cottage abode that... Sign in to see full entry.

When I was thirteen, walking home from junior high school, I would stop downtown at the new frozen yogurt shop to sample the flavor of the day, which was made from one fruity concoction or another. Then I would choose between my favorite blueberry, strawberry, or peach, and be on my way. Yesterday,... Sign in to see full entry.

It's a quiet day in my house other than the television set to my favorite channel with various hosts cooking up a variety of recipes. My favorite Food Network show today comes on at 11:00 EST. I not only enjoy southern cuisine, but I also like most of Kardea Brown's recipes. Besides watching cooking... Sign in to see full entry.

It's been a long time since I made fried chicken, but John put in a special request for it. I ordinarily don't agree with double dipping shared food, but when it comes to making an extra crispy crust on my fried chicken, it's a big yes. I use seasoned buttermilk to dip the chicken in, and then I... Sign in to see full entry.

She has earned her name rightfully so, due to being the most aggressive squirrel who has no problem pinning her ears back in an unladylike way while pigging out on the feed pile. She is also usually the first to the fresh pile of seeds and treats and the last to leave. We have never called her Fatso... Sign in to see full entry.

The great weather this week led me to do some overdue outdoor chores. I pruned the weather-beaten leaves on my yellow rose bush, straightened up my gnome village, washed my exterior windows, and cleaned the bird feeders. Once done with the outdoor chaos, I made a bowl of kosher tuna salad that will... Sign in to see full entry.

This past week, Pittsburgh hit record lows due to the Arctic Blast felt in several states across the Midwest and the Northeast. This week is a different story. The temperatures are predicted to fluctuate between the 40s and the 50s, which is my kind of winter weather. I had planned to make thinly... Sign in to see full entry.