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Right, so we went on a short hike here: Then we found these blueberry bushes And then we ate a lot of berries But we also picked a ton too...see: So we took the ones we picked home and washed them and removed the stems and leaves (which took a while but I was regaled …
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So this post is simply dedicated to the last couple of weekends, where the need to get out, see nature, take a long walk and breathe the fresh Fall air is all the more important given the fact that the temperature is dropping and winter seems to be on its way. Fall in Alaska is …
It’s been ages and there have been several reasons for this and I may address this in another post. But for now I’m back with a book review that you should definitely pay attention to. Darby Kane, romantic suspense author and former trial lawyer, brings to you this new and page-turning read: Pretty Little Wife. …
For anyone taking a tour through Fairbanks Alaska, the Chena Lake Recreation Area is an absolute must stop off point. Whether you are fishing, hiking, biking or boating, or maybe you want to take a stop off and a quick dip in the lake, this is a gorgeous resting spot. Camping is available at 35 …
Just dropping in to say hello. My have the seasons changed here in Fairbanks Alaska. The snow is melted finally which did result in some flooding at the Chena River, but also some sunshine which has put the buds on the trees! It seemed like an endless winter, so cold and so extended by COVID-19. …
Oh boy. This one will take your devoted attention and perhaps a little meditation afterwards. It is absolutely harrowing, a daunting read with an entirely devastating plot, and it is absolutely brilliant. Grace ‘Tiger’ Tolliver, our sixteen year old protagonist, must try to make sense of the world in the wake of her only parent’s …
This past week was an opportunity for me to read a much anticipated book which has lived on my shelf for way too long untouched. So my secret is that this book was not my favorite. Don’t get me wrong, it’s an absolute masterpiece, but it was not an easy read for me (and I …
You’d be foolish not to pick up this book. Sherman Alexie gives us protagonist Arnold (Junior) Spirit, a self-confessed part-time Indian who lives on the Wellpinit reservation and whose life is complicated by poverty, alcoholism, cultural and ethnic divisions, and death. His physical exterior, thwart with endless geekiness, is a mirror to the lack of …
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So, there is something deep within me that absolutely adores Epistolary novels. I just think that they take ingenuity and creativity, and there’s something about reading them that just give so much more depth. Perhaps it’s the multi-perspective approach that many seem to have, or the easy breaks in format. The only one I have …
This is not a healthy recipe. It’s not even trying to be. Sometimes somethings are just better deep fried. This is one of those times. You’ll need: A skillet About 3 + cups of veggie oil Seasonings- salt, pepper, creole, paprika, garlic powder Breadcrumbs about 2 + cups Flour all purpose about 2 + cups …
I finally got around to reading this gem by Lilliam Rivera and I am sooooo glad that I did. This is a fantastic YA read but let’s be honest, YA isn’t just for YA- you know y’all read it so don’t be shy. Margot has stolen daddy’s credit card and charged some prime quality clothing …
Brussel Sprouts washed Brussel sprouts- ends off, pealed and halved Put foil on a baking tray and place sprouts on the tray The add these: You’ll need enough of your seasonings to coat the sprouts liberally Bake until browned and crispy Enjoy!
From the depths of my living room bookshelf at this grand time of social distancing, comes this dreamy novel written by Meredith Jaeger and published waaayyyy back in the year 2018. You know... when there wasn't a Corona Virus. Anyhow, in this clever story, Jaeger takes us to California, more specifically the Santa Cruz Beach …
You’re minding your own business social distancing and whatnot but then the family comes out of the woodworks with the tell-tale sign of discontentment (the tell-tale sign being the ever famous phrase: “I’m hungry”). So, being the busy wine-drinking person that you are, you want to bake some easy-to-make potato wedges that’ll get everyone off …
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My mother, who is the connoisseur of finding raw food and vegan recipes, sent me one for vegan chocolate. Vegan chocolate? Is there even such a thing as- Yup. But can you make vegan chocolate without- Yup. Here’s the basic recipe- You’ll need: * 1/4 cup of coconut oil melted * 1/4 cup of cocoa …
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