Friday, September 12, 2025

Food, Flowers and friends in my neighborhood

Great friends that I have met and been friends with over twenty+ years






Ladies lunch 2025
My dear friend Judi and I

My dearest friend Peggy and I

A lovely friend from Canada.  Anne and I

Another picture stream


Pink lily. Tranplanted in 2007 from Harrisburg garden

My Harrisburg friends. Cheryl, Bonnie, Diane, me and Kathleen


  







Vicki 2024

A reat shot! I love taking photos



Grandpas and Dads pipe stand




 


Our village in the fall





Popcorn plant.  Smells just like popcorn



First time planting bulbs of gladioli 

First time planting Canna bulb

Several of my zinnias 





momentos.  Grands and us and The gondola from Italy.




Fresh sauce


My World famous biscotti lol

Spiced pecans

Meatballs in sauce

Kolachy My mom made the best!  

Glazed Berry ham




Christmas Luncheon with friends.
Friends forever!

Family#1

TODAY I RARELY GO A DAY WITHOUT TAKING A PICTURE.



Mom and me!


Mom


Mom and her high school friends





Mom and her brother Ray

Me
Angela and Joe
Dad and uncle Godfrey top
Uncle Gerard, Grandma and Grandpa

Aunt Anna center


Lil, baby Al and Albert 
Susan and friends


College formal.  My mom made my dress.


 
    Susan and her Dad.

New Year’s party!




M.j.
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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Roasted sweet potatoes, onion and zucchini

Sautéed breaded pork chops,  roasted veggies and applesauce .




DESSERT! Layered Chocolate cake with whipped cream topping.






SWEET POTATOES I ROASTED FIRST.  Added zucchini 5 minutes before serving.

  • 4 cups chopped peeled sweet potato 

  • 1 sweet onion, cut into wedges

  • 2 tsp. Garlic powder 

  • 3 +tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Sweet potatoes:

    Mix sweet potatoes, onion, and garlic in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and toss to coat; pour into a shallow roasting pan. 425 for 25 to 30 minutes.


    Zucchini:
    1. Preheat: your oven to 400°F (200°C). 
    2. Slice: the zucchini into 1/4- to 1/2-inch rounds or spears. 
    3. Toss: the zucchini with olive oil, salt, pepper, and your favorite seasonings, such as garlic powder or Italian herbs. 
    4. Arrange: the zucchini on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring pieces aren't overlapping. 
    5. Roast: for 10-25 minutes, checking for tenderness. 
    6. Serve: immediately. 



























      I roasted sweet potatoes 

    PS. ADD MORE OLIVE OIL SO NOT TO HAVE VEGGIES dry out TOO MUCH!