June 24, 2019 One of the most visually stunning ruins of the Inca civilization is Moray about 4 miles west of the village of Maras. It has several enormous circular depressions made from concentric circular […]
Chincheros
June 24, 2019 Our first day in the Sacred Valley was a very full day. We were picked up by our driver and headed to Chincheros, a typical Andean agricultural village where women display their […]
Sacred Valley
June 23 – 24, 2019 We took an early afternoon flight to Cusco. When we entered the baggage claim area in Cusco we were greeted by Peruvian dancers and singers. And chocolate! Fun and a […]
Lima, Peru
June 21 – 22, 2019 We landed in Lima around 11:00 PM and went straight to our hotel in Miraflores, Tierra Viva Miraflores Centro. No jet lag as Lima is on CST, but still a […]
Jacob’s Graduation Trip
South America 2019 In June of 2019, Allan and I took Jacob, Jack, and Lawson to South America to celebrate Jacob’s graduation from high school. We met Jacob and Jack in Miami, where we boarded […]
Thanksgivings Past
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Thanksgiving is my husband’s favorite holiday and was my stepfather Joe’s favorite holiday. There is something about Thanksgiving…maybe it’s simpler. Family, friends, a meal that you can count on, and […]
Patricia’s Sticky Biscuits
I make these on Thanksgiving and Christmas morning and serve with bacon and eggs. They will usually tide everyone over until lunch is served. Growing up Mother and Mamaw were up at the crack of […]
Barley and Mushroom Casserole
This healthy barley and mushroom casserole is a weeknight favorite on a winter evening in place of a hearty soup or chili. It also goes great as a side for grilled steaks or brisket. I […]
Rosh Hashanna Menu
“There is no way you can practice Judaism religiously or culturallywithout food. Food has been intrinsic to Jewish ritual, life, andculture from the outset. What is the very first act that the Israelitesin Egypt are […]