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I have a confession to make. I’m a horrible cook (that’s me, Minuca). My idea of a healthy meal is a salad and for a fast meal, it is a hamburger and fries from McDonalds. For me, cooking is one of the universe’s mysteries. I had quite a few disastrous attempts when I tried my hand at cooking. For example, one time I…
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Are you decorating the table for a Cinco de Mayo celebration? You can see that I did! Isn’t it fantastic? A jumble of colorful tableware and suddenly I have a festive table ready for a party. How did I put this tablescape together? Follow along as I describe all the elements used for decorating the table for a Cinco de…
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As many parts of the country experience on-going tornadoes, flooding and other extreme weather, guest contributor, Lee Flynn, shares on the blog today: Preparing for Disaster During Pregnancy. Disaster can come in the form of a hurricane. It can be caused by terrorists, or random events like electrical fires. It can take your home, your livelihood, and your health. If…
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On the grounds of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in Oceanside, California lies the Old Mission San Luis Rey Lavanderia. As we drove onto the grounds of the Mission San Luis Rey looking for the parking area, we passed the edifice of an ancient archway seeming to go nowhere. From the view seated in our car, this archway to nowhere framed…
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Huevos con Tortillas, a traditional Mexican breakfast dish, is deliciously satisfying. Crispy from the bacon grease used to fry the flour tortilla chips, the chips are then tossed with beaten eggs and scrambled together to make a savory dream of a perfect breakfast or brunch dish. Need a special recipe for Sunday brunch? Huevos con Tortillas satisfies both your breakfast…
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Sometimes you just need to get away. Maybe you need to relax, recharge, refresh, reset your mind, body and spirit or just take a breather. When I need one of those days, I head for a quiet spot – not necessarily a tourist destination. One of those places for me is Old Mission San Luis Rey Gardens. On the grounds of Mission…
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