Seems like we’re on a bit of a summer food binge here at AAR. A few days ago Jean talked about a new salad recipe she’d tried (mango salad that sounds divine) using fish sauce. A few weeks ago, I was all about summer cherries. Well, my summer food obsession hasn’t waned. This morning I…
I’m not a vegetarian; I love fish and seafood too much for that. I also eat the occasional chicken or turkey, and very rarely, have a steak or roast beef (we’re talking once or twice a year for the steak). But for the most part, I eat a vegetarian diet. Over the years I’ve tried…
I adore the variety of fresh produce available in the summer, but one of the highlights for me each summer is cherry season. Cherries have been featured prominently in local grocery stores’ produce sections for the past few weeks, and I’ve been taking full advantage, picking up a bag or two a week.
Do you wear a hat in the summer? Now I’m not talking about one of the glorious fascinators that we saw at the Royal Wedding. I’m referring to a basic summer hat designed to protect you from the sun. While I dutifully slather on sunscreen several times a day, I never think to put on…
With the advent (finally) of nicer weather, I recently switched from exclusively exercising indoors, to walking outdoors as well. Most days I manage to take a 30 minute walk before getting ready for work. A few days ago I discovered a park only about five minutes from my home. Lest you think I’m completely unobservant,…
Finally, it appears as if summer (or a belated spring) has arrived in much of the northern United States. Seemingly within minutes of the warmup, one of the major rites of summer occurred: all of the local restaurants opened up their outdoor dining areas. A few lucky restaurants actually have rooftop dining or a secluded…
For the last few weeks one of the major topics of elevator and water cooler conversation has been the weather. We all realize that in one sense, we’re lucky. So far, we’ve escaped the severe tornadoes and floods that have devastated other areas of the country. We also don’t face the threat of wildfires from…
What a week for season finales! This week I stayed up later than normal catching series finales. I usually just record the shows that start at 10pm, but this week, I felt compelled to catch them in real time. The week started on Sunday with the finale and reunion show of Survivor. And yes, after…
For the most part I love my neighborhood grocery store. It’s part of a small local chain that focuses on locally produced products and produce. They have a strong emphasis on customer service. Clerks routinely roam the aisles to check if you need help. The butchers and people in the deli seem dedicated to providing…
I’ve resisted for a number of years, but have finally realized it’s time to do it. Yes, I absolutely, positively must replace my old living room furniture. My sofa and loveseat looked quite nice when I originally purchased them. But they’ve finally started to show their age. No matter how many new pillows I place…
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