Category Archives: Betty Freakin’ Crocker

Queen of the Quick Bread

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Janet Vrasic

As we’re getting ready for our first Phase II meeting with our architect tomorrow, not only does that mean design prep, but it means back to baking. Not that the baking ever stopped, it didn’t. But it did get me … Continue reading →

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Apple Mania and a Few House Notes

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Janet Vrasic

So, on the heels of the pear post and the New Year’s post comes the second apple post. I do actually have a few house updates to get out there as well, so this’ll be a nice mix of food … Continue reading →

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PEARapalooza

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Janet Vrasic

Who knew pears could be so awesome! I certainly did not. They’re just not a “go-to” fruit for me, never really have been, even though we had two pear trees while I was growing up.  But that’s what friends are … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2013: Flipping the Bird and Other TG Updates

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Janet Vrasic

Well, we did it. It was a bit of a blur in those final hours, but we pulled it off. Learned a few things, too. Overall, though, it was a huge success. It was just so nice to have the … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Progress Update

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Janet Vrasic

Happy Tuesday! Just thought I’d provide a quick update on how things are going, We’re noshing on some yummy pizza for dinner and watching The Blacklist, which we recorded last night. As it turns out, the show really isn’t all … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Countdown

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Janet Vrasic

Well, it’s t-minus 5 until we gather ’round, pig out and eat turkey, and watch football. (Technically we do that here in the US every Sunday during football season, except for the turkey part). As much as I would love … Continue reading →

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Apple Madness

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Janet Vrasic

First there were cherries. Then there were plums, though the plums didn’t last nearly as long as I would have liked (plum thief!!). Next thing I knew, it was apple season. Did you know apple season never ends? Well, it … Continue reading →

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The BLT

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Janet Vrasic

That’s right, this post is about a sandwich, driven solely by the fact that I’m responsible for eating all the tomatoes we grow. I could share (I have, a few) but the yield has been pretty small, so I’m feeling … Continue reading →

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The Plum Thief and Other Stories

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Janet Vrasic

The Plum Thief Seriously, who steals plums? I know, there is a distinct possibility that the “who” could be a “what”, possibly the squirrels or birds may be the culprits. We have some deer, but not that many. Or it … Continue reading →

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Birthday Ramblings

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Janet Vrasic

I turned the big 4-5 today. I’m definitely feeling that, yes, this is mid-life. Probability-wise, anyways. Crisis-wise, not so much. But is this where I thought I’d be right now? Nope. It’s a good place, though, for sure. Lots of … Continue reading →

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