Month: May 2018

Happy Birthday, Payaso – Chocoflan

Happy Birthday, Payaso – Chocoflan

Happy Birthday to the one and only, Payaso!  The Payaso and I were both born in the same year, and for the next six months, he’ll be one number in age higher than me; something I like to remind him of on a daily basis 

Meatless Monday #3 – Mixed Greens with Roasted Golden Beets & Strawberries | Kenny Chesney Concert

Meatless Monday #3 – Mixed Greens with Roasted Golden Beets & Strawberries | Kenny Chesney Concert

Hello spring!  I love the fresh air, sunshine and the warmer weather.  Spring is really here in Minnesota, and we couldn’t be more excited.  The Payaso and I ate outside on the deck for the first time last night, and it was glorious.  From the 

Braised Pork Shoulder & Tomatillo Salsa

Braised Pork Shoulder & Tomatillo Salsa

Feliz (happy) Cinco de Mayo, happy people!  It’s Saturday morning, the sun is starting to shine, the birds are waking up and eating at the feeders, and we’re enjoying a nice cup of coffee on the deck.  Oh, how I love this time of year 

May the 4th & Peanut Butter Cookies with a Kick

May the 4th & Peanut Butter Cookies with a Kick

May the 4th be with you, and you, and you!  I’ve been saying this to most everyone I encounter today, and I love that some people get it, and others seem perplexed by it.  For those that don’t know, May the 4th is what you 

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Leeks

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Leeks

Hello, hello!  How is everyone doing?  Finally, a blog post comes from the Gringo.  It’s hard to believe that I haven’t blogged in three weeks!  I caught a nasty bug that gave me a respiratory infection, and I’ve spent a lot of time sleeping and