Monthly Archives: October 2014

Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Onionsz

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Mary Jane

Pork tenderloin is a really tender cut of meat that can be prepared, start to finish,  in under an hour. My daughter told me about a recipe that she had adapted that elevates this simple roast to dinner party status by … Continue reading →

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Grasping the Moment

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Mary Jane

Grateful to Daisy. Her need for an afternoon walk provided us with the impetus to head for Beebe Woods. It was one of the Cape’s golden days. Leaves were slowly drifting on a slight breeze, and the sun blinked through … Continue reading →

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Winterized

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Mary Jane

On dry dock. Sporting a tag emblazoned with the word, “winterized.” Standing tall on supports. My motors cleaned and inspected. My exterior washed and buffed to a gloss. My chrome polished. Safely tucked under a cover custom made to fit … Continue reading →

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Guardians of Main Street

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Mary Jane

Falmouth is celebrating the season. Scarecrows peer down from their perches on lamp posts up and down Main Street, much to  the delight of visitors  and locals alike.

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Peanut Butter Cups

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Mary Jane

The basket is ready for Halloween. I know that it’s early in the week, but the top choices will be pretty well depleted at the local stores if I wait until the actual day to gather in the loot for the neighborhood … Continue reading →

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White Bean, Ham and Tomato Soup

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Mary Jane

Fresh veggies and long simmering are great, but in the real world, everyone needs a recipe where you grab a few cans, chop up some leftover slices of ham and soup is served. Ingredients 1 C diced onions 1 TBS olive … Continue reading →

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Corn Chowder

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Mary Jane

Fresh corn season is sadly over, but frozen corn and creamed corn work very well in this recipe for corn chowder. I wish I could credit the originator of the recipe, but I copied it onto a card ages ago. … Continue reading →

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Lentil Soup

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Mary Jane

Brown might not be the most appetizing color for soup, even if little patches of orange carrots try to brighten things up. The taste and nutritional value of lentil soup make it worth getting past the drab color. Ingredients 1 … Continue reading →

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The Poetry Within

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Mary Jane

Read a quote about the San Francisco earthquake that shook the city on April 18, 1906. The speaker was a policeman. His words sheer poetry. ” (The streets) began to dance and rear and roll in waves like a rough … Continue reading →

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Ode To My Slippers

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Mary Jane

Called into service as the temperature plummets. Sturdy shell belying the softness within. Sought in the chill of morning. A source of comfort once again when safely home at the end of day.

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