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It's still weeks away.
I am still thinking I will order that $40 feed 10 deal for thanksgiving. I mean you get a whole turkey and 5lbs of potatoes, that's $15 right there. Then all the other stuff. But Thanksgiving is still weeks away and I plan to eat between now and then. Plus there are other things that will have to be ordered to complete the meal, like eggs for the pie. Still I think it's a good deal. If you make use of the EBT or SNAP or as I have always called them, Food Stamps, then I am ho
treecitystar
4 days ago2 min read


Yams? Sweet Potatoes? Which is which?
What is marketed in the United States as “yams” are really a variety of sweet potato, grown in the South. A true yam is a starchy edible root of the Dioscorea genus, and is generally imported to America from the Caribbean. It is rough and scaly and very low in beta carotene. Yams? Sweet Potatoes? Can you tell? “Yams,” as the industry and general public perceives them, are actually sweet potatoes with a vivid orange color and a soft moist consistency when cooked. They tend to
treecitystar
Oct 312 min read


So, what do you get for $40 ?
It seems people plan for their Holiday dinner, especially Christmas dinners way ahead of time and this year is no exception. For instance, Aldi and Walmart have already rolled out their special Thanksgiving dinner deal: feed 10 people for $40. That sounds like a great bargain to me. That's only $4 per person. (Unless of course you have Uncle Argus coming to dinner, then maybe it will only feed 5 people). I was curious, what do you get for your 40 bucks? At Walmart the bundle
treecitystar
Oct 222 min read


Do You Believe?
I believe. I believe in everything. Ghosts, Unicorns, Fairies, God, Elves, Leprechauns, Gremlins, Angels, Aliens, etc. I am not a believer in Karma. Just sayin'. So, I have this other blog where I talk about God and the Universe and my thoughts about that topic. If you have an interest in that sort of thing let me know and I will give you the web address via email. TreeCityStar@outlook.com Apparently, there is a new show on Netflix called "Do You Believe". I haven't check
treecitystar
Oct 161 min read


Focus on Homemade
Okay, so this weeks menus include a lot of homemade things. The weather has changed and this means more indoor time, which means, more...
treecitystar
Oct 12 min read


Living in a Haunted House
It's that time of year. Corn mazes. Spooky costumes. Fun houses. Pumpkins everywhere - which the squirrels will commandeer. It's so...
treecitystar
Sep 272 min read


Where did that come from?
I have such a diverse variety of interests that I imagine it might be hard to keep up with me and where I might be going. Or maybe not. ...
treecitystar
Sep 252 min read


Ah, yes, Tuesdays
I am making efforts to stick to a schedule and often refer to my 'lists' to do that very thing. Yes, I admit, I am one of 'those' people...
treecitystar
Sep 232 min read


The thing about getting older - -
See, the thing is, no one tells you a lot of stuff about how it's going to be. As far as I know there has not been a book written about...
treecitystar
Sep 182 min read


Family
Family is very important to me. I am intensely loyal and feel an obligation and commitment to family. For this reason I am reaching out...
treecitystar
Sep 152 min read


Off the rails? No, off menu....
Okay, I went off menu last night and made whole wheat pancakes with sliced banana and strawberries as a topping. Keep in mind that using...
treecitystar
Sep 131 min read


I think I have decided
I love stir-fry. Just sayin'. I think I have decided on a VR system. What do you think about the Meta Quest 3 ? The difficult part is...
treecitystar
Sep 121 min read


Pool Party!
Fun Birthday party - outdoors, indoors and in the pool. No, no, not for me. My birthday isn't due for 4 months yet. This was a combined...
treecitystar
Aug 241 min read


I am missing a Day!
Ok. Did I get abducted by aliens? How is it that I am missing a day? Since switching internet providers I have not been able to get my...
treecitystar
Aug 223 min read


Menus. and UGH!! the bugs!!
Oh, no, bugs are not on the menus. LOL. Yellow rice with chicken and Salad (1). Black Bean Burgers (and all the fixins) with homemade,...
treecitystar
Jul 281 min read


Thank you. Dinner. Tea. And Stuff
First, let me say thanks for asking for a recipe. I love sharing. Then let me say thanks to the one saying you love the COTF idea. I love...
treecitystar
Jul 242 min read


Are you a coffee drinker?
I am. I get to have two cups of real coffee every morning. And I savor those two cups. Then...it's on to tea after that. Have you checked...
treecitystar
Jul 181 min read


July 15th, a Tuesday - Menu Day
So for dinner tonight (remember I did not plan menus for these last two days) we are having chicken mushroom gravy on mashed potatoes...
treecitystar
Jul 152 min read


Special Plans Ahead
So, Thursday night I did a COTF with Couscous for dinner. (COTF is pronounced Co-Tiff and is an acronym for Clean Out The Fridge). It was...
treecitystar
Jul 111 min read


What's cooking right now? (Weds,7/9)
Right now there is a pot of Harira cooking. It takes about 15 minutes of preparation plus 45 minutes to cook first, then another 10...
treecitystar
Jul 91 min read
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