Category Archives: Food and Wine

Who does not enjoy food and wine? We do and these posts deal with food and wine experiences.

Carve That Punkin’

We were up early to get ready for everyone to join us for the annual pumpkin carving activity.  Robin reminded us that this was her 34th year of partaking in the fun!  We started back in 1987. Visit the website … Continue reading

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We Are Off To The Theater This Evening!

First things first, our bi-weekly workout! My back sounded like Rice Krispies—Snap, Crackle, and Pop! After the workouts, we feel worn out, but we move better after a few minutes of complaining. Sore today, stronger tomorrow. Remember,  Take care of your … Continue reading

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Day 6 – Visiting Family And Old “Relatives”

 Day 1 – Day 2 – Day 3 – Day 4 – Day 5 – Day 6 – Day 7 – Day 8 – Day 9  We were up early and had breakfast at the Silver Fountain Inn.  The dining … Continue reading

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Day 3 – Mary Goes To School from 7am until 2 pm

 Day 1 – Day 2 – Day 3 – Day 4 – Day 5 – Day 6 – Day 7 – Day 8 – Day 9  Mary had to wake up the chickens this morning because they slept too long.  … Continue reading

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Fall Plus One And All Is “OK”

We were up at Oh-Dark Thirty this morning because we had an appointment at the torture chamber commonly referred to as “the gym.”  We managed to lap down our coffee in order to to get the hearts started before departing.  … Continue reading

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Sliding Into The Weekend!

Thursday morning, and all is well! Today, we will do nothing until noon, when we take the weekly trip to the Elks Lodge for Girls Night Out! We went for a speed walk through the garden but then took a … Continue reading

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Friday Was The Hottest!

We were up early this morning and stumbled into the garden, looking like zombies. I let the watering system run, hoping it wouldn’t wake up the neighborhood with its loud gurgling. We were out the door at 6:45 am and … Continue reading

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Oh My; The End Of Summer Has Arrived!

We know it is the end of summer!   A looming heat wave in Southern California could break records this week as temperatures will likely climb well above 100 degrees in parts of the region.  The heat wave will bring temperatures roughly … Continue reading

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Happy Pierogi Day!

Pierogi are filled dumplings made by wrapping unleavened dough around a filling and cooked in boiling water. They are occasionally flavored with a savory or sweet garnish. Typical fillings include potato, cheese, quark, sauerkraut, ground meat, mushrooms, fruits, and berries. … Continue reading

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Day 11 – We Walked In San Juan (All Day)

At the crack of dawn, precisely 6:30, my eyes creaked open. I stealthily tip-toed out of bed, leaving Her Majesty, the queen of snoring, peacefully serenading the neighborhood with her comical symphony of sounds. I sorted out the last of … Continue reading

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