The Cannizzaro Chronicles

Walnut-Blue Cheese Salad

2010-01-05T12:07:00.002-05:00

3 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, washed and dried
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
5 oz blue cheese, crumbled

Vinaigrette
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp finely chopped onion
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp shopped fresh parsley
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces. Toss lettuce and walnuts together in a large bowl. pour vinaigrette over salad and toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

To make vinaigrette, mix all ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly and shake well. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Hearty Tortellini Soup

2009-10-29T20:01:00.001-04:00

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
3 small zucchini, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
3 cans chicken broth
1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 pkg (9oz) refrigerated tortellini pasta

Heat oil in a 6-qt saucepan over medium high heat. Add raw veggies and sauté until veggies are crisp-tender.

Add chicken broth, tomatoes, beans and Worcestershire. Bring to a boil and then stir in pasta. Return to boiling. Cook until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with parmesan cheese.

Butternut Squash Soup with Carmelized Onions

2009-10-15T19:11:00.002-04:00

3 Tbsp butter
4 yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp sugar
2 1/2 lb butternut squash, peeled & cut into 1/2" cubes
1/4 lb Black Forest Smoked Ham, cut into 1/2 " cubes
2 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
3/4 tsp dried sage
40 oz chicken broth
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
15 oz can Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen tiny green peas, thawed
1 cup shredded provolone cheese

In a deep sided, heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. When hot, add onions and sprinkle with sugar. Cook slowly, stirring, until onions start to brown. Add squash, ham, thyme, rosemary and sage. Cook, stirring, until squash softens slightly. Add broth, salt & pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until squash is barely tender. Add beans & peas and cook until heated through. Ladle into warmed bowls and garnish each serving with a generous sprinkling of cheese. Serve immediately.

Mothers Day

2009-05-11T22:17:00.000-04:00

Kalli learns to golf

2009-04-09T20:40:00.001-04:00

Kalli hunts Easter Eggs

2009-04-08T00:25:00.002-04:00

Black Bean Salsa

2009-03-23T11:34:00.002-04:00

Got this healthy recipe from my friend, Linda......makes a TON though, so you might want to wait until you are cooking for a crowd!

Black Bean Salsa

2 (16oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (17oz) can white shoepeg corn, rinsed & drained
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 large avocado, peeled and chopped
1 purple onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently. Cover and chill until serving time.

G is for Gingerbread

2008-12-17T15:40:00.003-05:00

This week's letter is a 'G', so we made a Gingerbread house for Kalli to take to school for Show-n-tell on Friday.

Yikes - this could have been us!

2008-12-02T10:51:00.003-05:00

This is the cruise line we were on!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28011013/

Cookie Decorating

2008-11-23T19:52:00.002-05:00

Kalli licked the beaters while Papa put icing on the cookies.

Then Kalli put sprinkles on.

Then Kalli posed with her masterpieces.

Make your reservations now

2008-11-17T00:40:00.005-05:00

I'm finished decorating the carriage house & it's ready for guests again.

Athens

2008-11-01T23:36:00.001-04:00

Mykonos

2008-10-31T22:17:00.005-04:00

I loved Mykonos - a quaint island with windmills and a maze of narrow streets with a church on almost every corner.

Rhodes

2008-10-30T23:52:00.006-04:00

It is amazing how each place we go is so different than the others.....Rhodes seemed to be more 'touristy' (is that a word?) than the other stops on this cruise.

Santorini

2008-10-29T10:08:00.000-04:00

We then sailed to Greece and spent yesterday on the island of Santorini, which was lovely. We took the cable car up to the top rather than ride the donkeys (I couldn't stand the smell). We had lunch high on the cliff overlooking the water and then found the perfect gift for Kalliopi.

Malta

2008-10-27T23:25:00.000-04:00

Sicily - my VERY favorite place so far!

2008-10-26T23:10:00.004-04:00

Taormina

The Greek Theater.

Capri - my favorite spot (so far)

2008-10-25T11:32:00.005-04:00

Laurie will be interested in knowing that the Vietri factory is just 7 km from Positano and we saw their pottery everywhere. We are now anchored off the coast of Sorrento. We spent today on the Island of Capri. I took the one-person chairlift up to the top of the mountain for wonderful views.

I want to rent a villa in Capri for a longer stay - it was absolutely beautiful!

Amalfi and Positano

2008-10-24T22:24:00.011-04:00

Peter's favorite fountain.

The best limoncello in Italy!

After eating desserts like this, you can see why I'm afraid to step on the scales!

Florence

2008-10-24T04:19:00.005-04:00

We spent the day in Florence yesterday........got to see Michaelangeo's 'David', which was amazing. Had lunch at a small Tratorria and shopped for gifts on Ponte Vecchia. Then we stopped for cafe latte and Cafe Coletta (espresso & whiskey) before returning to the boat. We are now on the way to Amalfi/Positano.

Our favorites in Florence

2008-10-23T22:10:00.002-04:00

Monte Carlo

2008-10-22T21:58:00.003-04:00

This is what I saw outside our window when we woke this morning.

Casino where I played - didn't win.

Portofino

2008-10-22T09:59:00.003-04:00

We spent the day yesterday in Portofino......what a quaint little town. The Santa Margherita Winery is just a few miles from Portofino and sells the Pinot Grigio for only 8 Euros - too bad we can't buy a dozen cases to take home with us! The food on this cruise is outstanding, but the gambling is disappointing - I've lost everything at the roulette wheel 2 nights in a row now. Hopefully I'll do better at the casino in Monte Carlo tonight.

2008-10-22T09:51:00.000-04:00

Our Ship

2008-10-21T21:45:00.002-04:00

Pictures from Rome

2008-10-20T21:19:00.007-04:00

Trevi Fountain

Here I am with the Swiss Guard outside the Vatican.

Greetings from Rome

2008-10-19T04:58:00.004-04:00

We arrived yesterday morning and spent the afternoon sightseeing. The highlight of the day was the Italian porn star we saw being chased by the papparazzi while having lunch at an outdoor cafe! We also saw the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum. We had a wonderful dinner with the Vests, Raydas and Froschs and after dinner drinks at the Majestic where the Vests are staying. I think I will try to find the best limoncello in Italy. More sightseeing today and pictures to follow if I can figure out how to upload pictures on this hotel PC.

Decorating project

2008-10-09T13:32:00.005-04:00

I'm almost finished with the 1st guest room. What do you think?

Brown & Wild Rice with Walnuts & Cranberries

2008-10-08T23:48:00.004-04:00

I could eat this every day - delicious!

2 tsp canola oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup wild rice
3 cups vegetable stock
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp grated orange zest

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the brown rice and wild rice; cook, stirring, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add stock, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the rice mixture is almost tender, about 30 minutes.

Add the cranberries and cook until the rice mixture is tender, but still chewy, 7-10 minutes. Add walnuts and orange zest; toss lightly. Serves 8.

Nantucket

2008-09-30T13:23:00.003-04:00

We spent a week in Nantucket & I fell in love with the place!

An evening with Kalli & Doris

2008-09-13T11:36:00.005-04:00

Some of you might remember when Amy wore this lovely dance outfit!

Kalli turns 4

2008-09-01T11:40:00.000-04:00

Whirlwind Trip

2008-08-22T23:25:00.005-04:00

After 6 flights in less than a week, Kalli is quite the traveler now.

1st stop - Richmond, Indiana

2008-08-22T23:23:00.001-04:00

Dubach Reunion

2008-08-22T23:20:00.003-04:00

Kalli swimming with her new-found cousins!

Minneapolis with Auntie Laurie

2008-08-22T23:15:00.000-04:00

Quick update before I leave again

2008-08-06T22:09:00.004-04:00

I saw Bette Midler in Vegas 3 weeks ago
I've lost 17 lbs since I returned from Vegas
My handicap is now a 25
We found a copperhead snake swimming with us in the pool this afternoon
We were big winners at Trivia tonight ($80)
Kalli & I are leaving on Friday - flying to Indiana for a family reunion & then to Minneapolis to visit Auntie Laurie

I'm back again!

2008-07-16T07:14:00.000-04:00

This summer has been very hectic.....I've been gone 4 1/2 out of the past 6 weeks.......wedding in Illinois, working in Vegas, vacationing with friends and family - golfing at Big Canoe & spending a week at the beach (Isle of Palms) with my family, then another week working in Vegas. I'm home now for a couple of weeks........then I'm off to Indiana and Minneapolis with Kalli to visit my Dad and Laurie. Here are some pictures from our adventures this summer.

Amy & Trevor's new home

2008-06-02T17:34:00.003-04:00

Laurie is impatient and can't wait for Amy to find her camera - so here are a couple pictures.

I'm back

2008-05-29T22:05:00.000-04:00

Sorry it's been so long since I've blogged, but I've been busy since the sailing trip:

Amy moved in with us
Had a medical scare
Spent a week in Vegas
Trevor & Kalli moved in with us
Lisa (dear friend from Ohio) visited for a few days
Went to a wedding
Helped Amy & Trevor move to their new house
Played in a golf tournament
Worked full time

Guest Blogger Linda's Week in Review

2008-04-12T20:02:00.004-04:00

I learned a lot durng my week at sea - and now I will share my insights with you!

Pain killers come in a plastic cup, not a pill bottle

Two showers a week are more than enough

Underwear is optional

If you have a fear of heights, dont take a taxi on Virgin Gorda

The first letter of the pirate alphabet is arrrrr.....the last letter of the pirate alphabet is arrrrr.

Pain killers are my new favorite drink

Joe really enjoys his morning swims....so do the neighbors

Never say never....remember Willie T's!

Kenny Chesney likes to hang with his friends Ivan and Foxy on Jost Van Dyke

Did i mention pain killers are my new favorite drink????
You can spend a week in close quarters with good friends....and still be friends. What a great week. Thanks Mike and Roberta

Finishing @ Foxy's

2008-04-12T19:27:00.003-04:00

Great Harbour - Jost Van Dyke Island

Hanging at Foxy's

Foxy shares a drink & a smile.

The Fat Virgin (Virgin Gorda)

2008-04-11T16:57:00.002-04:00

Our wheels for the day in Virgin Gorda.

View from the summit.

The Ayacanora

2008-04-11T16:43:00.002-04:00

Our crew, Mike & Roberta

Happy Arrr...

2008-04-10T19:49:00.006-04:00

Marina Cay

Michael Beans Happy Arrrr (hour)
A shot of rum for Pirate Trivia Champs.

A bottle of rum for the Conch blowing champ!

Peter Island

2008-04-09T17:04:00.004-04:00

Who would have guessed that there is an island named after Peter?

Joe rings the dinner bell.

Tattoos at Willie T's

2008-04-08T18:08:00.004-04:00

Welcome to Willie T's.

an equal oppportunity employer.

enough said!

Schnuckelputz

2008-04-07T14:19:00.007-04:00

Here is the Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke Island, our first stop since sailing. This is where the Painkiller (my new favorite drink) was originated. A nice Austrian man nicknamed me Schnuckelputz (which is a term of endearment according to his wife).

Day 1

2008-04-07T11:15:00.006-04:00

This is the view from our balcony at the hotel on St Thomas where we stayed the night before boarding.

The Ayacanora

2008-04-05T00:11:00.002-04:00

If you want to check out the boat we will be sailing on for the next week, click here.

Everyone is worried about something

2008-04-04T11:40:00.005-04:00

Marcia is afraid we will be attacked by pirates next week.
Dorothy is worried that we will forget to put the ladder down before diving into the ocean and not be able to get back into the boat.
Maddie is afraid to stay at the Bed & Biscuit (well.....afraid to be away from me)
Linda is worried that we will be robbed (not sure if she is worried about pirates or someone on land) so we are leaving all our jewelry at home.
Peter is afraid the pirates will be gay.
Susan is afraid that we won't come back.
I am worried that I've forgotten to pack something.
I'm afraid to publicize what Joe is worried about!

Looks like I won't be going to Jail after all

2008-03-20T17:05:00.001-04:00

After talking to the magistrate and faxing the airline reservation showing my name, the arrival date and departure date, it looks like I get to go on the sailing charter AND my name is being put at the top of the list for jury duty for the next trial.

Amy Noe - we need to talk.

I need to go to the movies more often

2008-03-18T10:51:00.003-04:00

Cindi - I'd like to purchase 2 tickets for 'Vantage Point'

Ticket lady - student tickets?

Cindi - no, this is my son-in-law - did you think I was a student too?

Ticket lady - yes

Now I don't feel so bad about turning 52.

I've been waiting 34 years for this

2008-03-17T21:23:00.003-04:00

Some of you know my desire to serve on a jury. Well.......Peter knew I would be excited when he brought me my mail because you can tell it's a summons before you even open it. That excitement quickly vanished when I saw the date - April 11. I plan to be on a sailboat, somewhere in the Caribbean, from April 5 -13.

The summons says I will be in contempt of court if I fail to appear unless I fit one of the following:
1) Over 65 years of age
2) have a mental or physical condition (medical statement required)
3) have legal custody of child under the age of 7 & can't find childcare
4) a student or school employee if this day is a school day
5) been convicted of a charge which could have resulted in a sentence of a year or more

I'm glad I don't fit any of these conditions and as much as I want to be on a jury, I really don't want to miss this vacation........it's been planned for a long time, it's already paid for and we didn't buy trip insurance.

So, I'm wondering what will happen if I am in contempt of court............

If a tree falls in the woods.....

2008-02-16T01:10:00.002-05:00

So...........If Peter goes out and plays golf alone and he gets a hole-in-one, but there is no one there to witness it...................

The groundhog was wrong

2008-02-11T21:54:00.000-05:00

Yesterday, I drove to Hilton Head with the top down, wore shorts to golf and our Magnolia tree is blooming - so I'm thinking Spring is here!

Suspicious fire in Oldfield Yesterday

2008-02-10T22:15:00.001-05:00

I took this picture from the #4 fairway. Luckily no one was injured - the owners were out of town.

Butternut Squash, Rosemary & Blue Cheese Risotto

2008-02-01T07:35:00.000-05:00

7 Cups (or more) chicken broth
3 Tbsp butter
1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion
1 (2 lb) butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 3 cups)
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 oz baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Bring broth to boil in large saucepan. Cover & reduce heat to low. Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion & saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add squash & rosemary; saute 4 minutes to coat with butter. Add rice & stir 2 minutes. Add wine & simmer until evaporated, about 1 minute. Add 7 cups hot broth & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer uncovered until rice is just tender & risotto is creamy & slightly soupy, adding more broth as needed to maintain consistency, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes. Sitr in spinach, cream, Parmesan & blue cheese. Serves 4.

How well do you know landmarks?

2008-01-25T07:23:00.000-05:00

I only knew 70% of these. Let me know how you do.

http://www.guessthespot.com/

Why I don't eat popcorn anymore

2008-01-24T17:25:00.000-05:00

Most of you know already what an ordeal I've been through because of that one unpopped kernel. Well, today I had to have the post implanted. I know this isn't such a big deal for most of you - although Donna Webster & Amy Harden will understand what I went through!

In the past, I've always warned doctors BEFORE they began a medical procedure and nothing has happened the past couple of times, so I didn't say anything to the Oral Surgeon, letting him think I was normal. Of course he found out otherwise. As soon as he finished & left the room, I started feeling nauseous so I got out of the chair to get some water. That was a mistake ...... I was so light-headed that I almost didn't make it back to the chair! That's when he walked back into the room. So then I had to stay reclined in the chair with a cool cloth on my head until I thought I'd convinced them I was fine. I'm not sure they believed it because they insisted on escorting me out to my car!

I think the worst is over now. I now have to wait 4 months before they can screw the new tooth in place. I forget why it takes 4 months......maybe to make sure I don't reject it or for it to adhere to the bone or something to that effect. Not sure I would have gone this route if I knew how long it would take (almost a year) and the pain/mental anguish involved.

Ever wonder why Peter watches DWTS?

2008-01-23T23:41:00.000-05:00

Many of you may wonder why Peter is willing to watch DWTS every week and go on these roadtrips with me. Here is a picture of one of the reasons.

We had a good time, but were disappointed in the show this year. Helio & Julianne only danced twice. Drew Lachey, Joey Lawrence & Wayne Newton were the only other STARS who performed and it was very painful listening to Wayne try to sing. He said it all when he thanked the fans for their applause - all 2 of them! Not sure if he meant it as a joke, but his performance really was bad.

DWTS Roadshow

2008-01-22T12:07:00.000-05:00

I know you all think this is lame, but we are going to another Dancing with The Stars Roadshow.....this time in Jacksonville.....with the usual groupies.

Kalli's visit

2008-01-18T23:41:00.000-05:00

It's been almost a week since Kalli left and we are still finding toys ........ in some of the strangest places! We had such a good visit with her. Peter enjoyed taking her for rides in the golf cart - visiting the horses and looking for alligators. They found several, but the most memorable one was Big AL (he is 8 or 12 feet long, depending on who you ask)

NYE

2008-01-02T20:06:00.000-05:00

Peter's Christmas Present

2007-12-30T13:50:00.000-05:00

I've stooped to a new low!

2007-12-29T11:45:00.000-05:00

I've always spent hours preparing for Christmas - decorating the house (inside & out), writing personal notes in every Christmas card, locating the perfect gift for everyone on my Christmas list.....but I just don't have the energy or that many hours anymore. So I've given up and did the following this year:

Put a wreath & swags on the front door so it looked like I did something, but that is the extent of my decorating this year - the first year I've EVER not put up a tree!
Signed Christmas cards in the car while traveling to Indiana and mailed them once I got there.
Purchased identical gifts for all my friends (instead of getting each of them a different gift selected just for them.
Gave my teenaged nieces and nephews $$ (which I'm sure they like better than a gift I have chosen anyway!)
Usually my kids give me a Christmas list and I surprise them with something on their list. This year, there were no surprises. Laurie & Andrew picked their gifts out & knew ahead of time what they were getting. Amy & Trevor chose to wait until their visit in January and hit all the sales for belated Christmas gifts. Kris and David got $$.
Although he got a wonderful gift, Peter didn't have any surprises either........stay tuned for picture of his Christmas gift.
I am ashamed to admit this, but I also re-gifted something this year.

Well, there you have it......my embarassing confession. I'll try to do better next year.

Good times with Old Friends

2007-12-26T13:00:00.000-05:00

We spent Christmas in Indiana.....visiting friends and family. It was great spending time with loved ones - some we hadn't seen since last Christmas.

Just doesn't seem like Christmas when it's 80 degrees

2007-12-10T13:10:00.000-05:00

It's really hard for me to get in the mood for Christmas this year. I finally managed to put up a wreath & swags on the front door yesterday. I'm flying to Dayton, Ohio this coming weekend for our Annual Dubach Sisters Christmas Shopping (Amy is coming this year too, but I don't think she will bring Kalli)...........that should put me in the mood since it will be cold. I hesitate to say this, but I really am hoping for snow in Indiana for Christmas this year. Some of you might remember what happened 3 years ago (our first year in SC) when I prayed for snow for Christmas - we drove home to a blizzard (24 inches of snow)! When we got to Dayton, we found that Interstate 70 was closed and had to call the highway patrol to find a road that was open. So......I'm NOT praying for snow this year.....I'm just hoping for it

I lied

2007-12-04T14:11:00.000-05:00

We actually were never in Cancun - we were a little more than an hour south in Playa del Carmen.

We had to return to the scene of the crime

2007-12-04T13:08:00.000-05:00

This is the exact spot where we were married 10 yrs ago. Cozumel was just a short trip by boat from Playa del Carmen.

Cancun - Here we come!

2007-11-25T14:06:00.000-05:00

I have to get up at the crack of dawn tomorrow - which you all know will be a struggle for me! But tomorrow at this time, we will be here. I will post pictures when we return.

My favorite salad

2007-11-24T12:38:00.000-05:00

Mixed Greens w/Goat Cheese, Cranberries and Walnuts - serves 8

3 bags mixed greens
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
2/3 cup Lemon-Maple Vinaigrette
11 oz goat cheese, crumbled

Combine greens, cranberries & walnuts in a large bowl. Toss with 2/3 cup lemon-maple vinaigrette and top with goat cheese.

Lemon-Maple Vinaigrette - makes 1 1/2 cups

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients, stirring well with a whisk. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Holiday thoughts

2007-11-21T10:43:00.000-05:00

Lots of changes at work recently have me stressed so I'm really looking forward to some time off. Today is my last day of work until Dec 4th. No family is coming for Thanksgiving this year, so we will be spending it with neighbors instead.........we will golf in the morning and then have dinner at the Club. It won't even seem like a holiday (except when I call my Dad & hear everyone in the background)..........it is times like this that I regret moving so far away......I have a close family who get together every holiday and I miss that so much.

We leave on Monday for a week in Cancun with 2 other couples. We will also be celebrating our 10th anniversay while we are there.......very appropriate that we celebrate it in Mexico since that is where we got married.

Travel woes

2007-11-13T11:41:00.000-05:00

As most of you know, I love to travel.....but lately it has been a pain. In the past month, I have had 4 delayed flights - so I've been spending a lot of time in airports - even had to spend a night in an airport inn in Atlanta without luggage (which meant no clean clothes, toiletries, hairbrush, curling iron, etc). I'm re-thinking my packing strategy for my next trip to Cancun in 2 weeks. I plan to put a change of clothes in my carry-on bag and will pack half of my clothes in Peter's suitcase and put half of his in mine. I don't think I will go so far as to put half of my golf clubs in his bag though. If they lose my clubs......I'll just spend more time on the beach!

Recipe for you to try!

2007-10-31T10:04:00.000-04:00

I served this at our weekly 'Dancing w/The Stars' Dinner/Viewing party and got raves from everyone. Too bad the best dancer got booted last night.

Pot Roast with Sweet Potatoes and Onions serves 4

Ingredients:
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 tsp fennel seed, crushed
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 lb boneless pork loin roast
1 can chicken broth

Place sweet potatoes and onions in the bottom of a slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine all of the spices and mix well. Rub the seasonings into pork roast. Place pork on top of potatoes & onions. Pour the broth over everything. Cover and cook on low setting for 8-10 hours. To serve, remove pork roast from slow cooker and cut into slices. Serve with potatoes.

You know how you get caught up in the moment sometimes?

2007-10-29T16:51:00.000-04:00

Traveling in Europe several years ago, I became enamored with these cute Austrian dresses (I think they have a name - just don't know what it is) and hunted all over for the perfect one. I bought it and when I got home and showed it to Peter, the first words out of his mouth was "Where exactly do you plan to wear this dress? and you don't plan to wear it when you are with me, do you?" It was then that I realized maybe I had gotten caught up in the quaintness of it all - not an inexpensive purchase either! Well......I finally got a chance to wear it last Saturday night at the Oldfield Halloween Party. Can you believe that not only did I wear it with Peter, but that I also got him to wear a lederhosen?

Another Road Trip

2007-10-21T01:34:00.000-04:00

We went to St Augustine for the weekend. I've never been there before and really enjoyed it. I must not have paid attention in History class - I didn't realize that St Augustine is the oldest city in the US. We stayed at a B&B, which was quaint.......there was chilled champagne and chocolates in our room upon arrival. We took a carriage ride and our driver told us stories about the history of the city........we aren't sure how much was true - he seemed to be embellishing them to make them more interesting!

I must have been a good girl!

2007-09-22T23:51:00.000-04:00

No pictures of me for awhile.........

2007-08-30T15:42:00.000-04:00

The oral surgeon was unable to install the implant after my tooth was pulled because the empty space is too large and we will have to wait for the bone to fill in first - his best guess is that it will take about 3 months until that can happen. Obviously, I am not happy about this. The dentist said he could make me a flipper if I want one (a removable tooth), but I'm going to wait and see if it is noticeable first. It is at the back of my mouth and might not show........we'll see.

And I didn't even win at Keno

2007-08-29T20:44:00.000-04:00

Last Tuesday in Vegas, I was eating popcorn while playing video Keno. I bit down hard on an unpopped kernel of popcorn and chipped a filling on one tooth and cracked another one. Waited until I got home to go to the dentist. Last Friday I had temporary crowns put on both teeth.

Everything seemed fine until I ran out of Darvocet on Monday. Of course, Peter thought I was exaggerating so I suffered all night. Tuesday morning, I called the dentist and asked when the pain would stop or could they give me more Darvocet....... they told me to come in immediately - there shouldn't be pain after 3 days. Dentist sent me to Endontist for a root canal, which ended up (after an hour of drilling) putting the temporary crown back on. Tooth was cracked all the way through to the pulp and can't be saved.

Tomorrow morning, I will have the tooth pulled and an implant put in. Pray for me - you know I'm a wimp when it comes to pain and needles.

Ocoee Trip

2007-07-22T16:48:00.000-04:00

2007-07-09T22:47:00.000-04:00

2007-07-09T11:34:00.000-04:00

2007-07-07T23:41:00.000-04:00

Kalli & Igore

2007-07-06T22:00:00.000-04:00

Beach babe

2007-07-05T23:03:00.000-04:00

4th of July @ Oldfield

2007-07-05T00:01:00.000-04:00

Road Trip to Charlotte

2007-06-30T22:14:00.000-04:00

Cruise anyone?

2007-06-27T10:56:00.000-04:00

We are cruising the Mediterranean next fall. Anyone care to join us? If you book before Aug 31, you will get the cruise for 1/2 price plus free airfare from select airports. It is a 12-day cruise beginning in Rome and ending in Athens. We already have 12 people from Oldfield booked. Let me know if you want more info.

2007-05-30T00:41:00.000-04:00

I spent Mothers Day weekend with Amy in Las Vegas. We had a great time. Amy didn't really enjoy gambling - even with Peter's money!

Elton John

2007-05-30T00:19:00.000-04:00

Saw Elton John's show "The Red Piano".

For Kalli - Senor Frogs

2007-03-25T00:29:00.000-04:00

Something I hope to do again

2007-03-25T00:06:00.000-04:00

Some things you may never see again

2007-03-24T23:58:00.000-04:00

View from our balcony

2007-03-23T12:37:00.000-04:00

We had a wonderful oceanfront room on the 6th floor. Here are a few pictures taken from our bedroom balcony.

Grand Velas

2007-03-23T11:46:00.000-04:00

We ate breakfast and lunch in this open-air restaurant with the thatched roof.

Puerto Vallarta

2007-03-23T10:39:00.000-04:00

We've been back for a couple of weeks, but I'm just now getting our pictures uploaded from the camera. Here is a picture of the lobby at Grand Velas. I didn't get a picture from the other direction, but this was an open air lobby....the taxis drive right up on the left of this picture where there are NO walls.....and here is a picture of the lobby bar on the other side.

Our latest project

2007-02-09T11:53:00.000-05:00

Here is a glimpse of my new wrapping center.

Looks like spring

2007-02-09T00:28:00.000-05:00

Check out our Magnolia tree - blooming the first week in February - spring is just around the corner!

Girl's Weekend at Oldfield

2007-02-06T14:37:00.000-05:00