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Shrimp- so delicious, so tender and succulent… such a pain in the rear to devein. Why do we need to devein them? Because- look away if you are squeamish- it’s not actually a vein, it’s their little poop chute! If you don’t find a vein, …
Greece became our home away from home when we were traveling in the Kombi.(VW bus). It is a crossroads, and we ended up there 4 times on our 14 months out. I’m enamored with Greece; I find the language and alphabet to be intriguing puzzles. …
As we get older, the little things that we once took for granted are often no longer there. The little things like being able to sprint for a bus or the ability to drink reasonable quantities of alcohol at night and feel ok the next …
Yeah! The weather’s fantastic, drawing us all outdoors, donning our shorts, sundresses and flip flops, and readying the Barbecue. This summer why not jazz things up a bit; check out these 12 food and Décor ideas for this summer. 1. Dress Up Your Bottles From …
Many times over the years I have gone to a physiotherapist for a problem, and done the stretches they gave me for a few months until the problem went away, and then gave it up. Then another problem would come along, and I would do …
Grilling inspires the inner chef in most of us, leaving us with that inner voice that is constantly asking “is this grillable?” If you’re looking for new ideas check out the following 10 strangest foods to grill. 1. Clams are so scrumptious during the summer …
I once went traveling in Europe in a VW Camper van for several months. What a trip, and it called for a lot of ingenuity to cook meals with local products on a little two-burner butane stove. Here are some notes from that trip, I …
Image: Velo Steve You might think that “cold” and “in a glass” would be the perfect serving suggestions for this festive, sparkling libation and – for the most part – you’d be right. But, if you want to give your guests a real treat be …
One of my favorite things to do in the summertime is picnic. Whether it’s by myself on a lunch break at the park or sitting down on a blanket with my friends, family and a jug of sun tea, I love picnics. Here are a …
Everybody loves a good steak night. Whether you’re planning a summer cookout or craving a satisfying meal that fits in with busy schedules and diet goals, grilling steak can be a highlight of the week. There’s real joy in slicing into a perfectly cooked steak: …