Category Archives: Food

BEST CHICKEN SOUP EVER!

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Chrissy

A while back, before Mom died, I went for a visit and she served me the most delicious homemade chicken soup I had ever eaten. (And I come from a large family that included two Polish grandmothers, so that’s saying … Continue reading →

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THANKFUL

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Chrissy

Yesterday was Thanksgiving, so of course we are in the season where is it so natural to stop and think about the many things we have to be thankful. A couple of days ago I put together a list and … Continue reading →

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IN THE KITCHEN WITH MARY

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Chrissy

Look at this haul of fresh food! No, I didn’t hit the local Farmer’s Market. My daughter Mary did. She lives just outside Seattle, and is a big aficionado of going to local markets and getting all kinds of fresh … Continue reading →

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JUST BECAUSE IT’S “FOOD,” DOESN’T NECESSARILY MEAN YOU SHOULD EAT IT

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Chrissy

Years ago, I could eat and drink almost anything. That’s not to say there weren’t consequences, but those consequences seemed to take place over a long period of time, so there was no immediate realization of “Oh, crap! I probably … Continue reading →

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MY TRUTH ABOUT BOOZE, or…WHINING ABOUT WINE

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Chrissy

I guess everybody has a story about themselves and alcohol. This is mine. Where I’ve been, and where I am. It’s not a terribly interesting story, but it’s my story, and important at this point in my life. I’ve always … Continue reading →

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EPIPHANY #2: MILK AND HONEY

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Chrissy

My last Epiphany was about ice cubes in my smoothie, which I described as if it was some giant, cosmic revelation that nobody had ever thought of before, and this time I’m going to wax poetic about something else that … Continue reading →

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EPIPHANY #1: ICE IN MY SMOOTHIE

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Chrissy

First, a quick word about this category, which I’m calling “Epiphanies.” Wikipedia defines Epiphany as “an experience of sudden and striking realization.” Though very often this striking realization may be something completely new, an Epiphany can also be something you’ve … Continue reading →

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