Monday 11/1/10
Happy November everyone.
Let’s make it a GREAT MONTH!
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Believe me – they are awesome & you WILL want to make them.
Here is a link to the recipe:
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/fake-crab-cakes
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Loving my new shoes…… quite unique, YES?
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Chester in a wheelchair at school.
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kitten – CAT
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puppy – DOG
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Ways To Make Life Simple
Don’t make other people try to read yours.
Communicate.
Be polite.
Always be honest (with yourself and others).
Be yourself.
Don’t needlessly create DRAMA.
Spend time with nice people who are smart, driven, and like-minded
Let go of things you can’t change.
Accept this simple fact:
However good or bad a situation is now, it will change.
http://www.marcandangel.com/2010/11/01/60-ways-to-make-life-simple-again/
Don’t try to read other people???s minds.
http://www.marcandangel.com/2010/11/01/60-ways-to-make-life-simple-again/
always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Vegetarian “crab cakes”
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FRESH the movie
(October 2010)
(October 2010)
Basically it raises your awareness about BUYING LOCAL
and avoiding processed food. It would seem to be a NO BRAINER
yet many people – including me – don’t buy food LOCALLY
as much as one should. Before seeing FRESH I was always conscientious of my food choices-
but after seeing FRESH I am even more vigilant & asking others to
choose LOCAL also.
Reasons to Buy Local Food
1. Locally grown food tastes better.
Food grown in your own community was probably picked within the past day or two.
It’s crisp, sweet and loaded with flavor.
2. Local produce is better for you.
Locally grown food is not only affordable,
but since it is being purchased soon after harvest, it retains all nutrients.
3. Local food is GMO-free.
If you are opposed to eating bioengineered food,
you can rest assured that locally grown produce was bred the old-fashioned way,
as nature intended.
4. Local food supports local farm families.
Purchasing food from local farmers supports the local economy
and helps farmers to retain their livelihood.
5. Local food builds community.
When you buy direct from the farmer, you are re-establishing
a time-honored connection between the eater and the grower.
6. Local food supports a clean environment and benefits wildlife.
A well-managed family farm is a place where
the resources of fertile soil and clean water are valued.
Additionally, the habitat of a farm
– the patchwork of fields, meadows, woods, ponds and buildings –
is the perfect environment for many beloved species of wildlife,
including bluebirds, killdeer, herons, bats, and rabbits.
7. Local food is about the future.
By supporting local farmers today,
you can help ensure that there will be farms in your community tomorrow,
and that future generations will have access to nourishing, flavorful, and abundant food.
link to the Stockton Farmer’s Market:
http://sites.google.com/site/stocktonmarket/ link to the Newtown Farmer’s Market:
http://www.newtownfarmersmarket.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi
10/31/10
Did a little walk about the neighborhood before the action begins….
Many houses are decorated….
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Sunday 10/31/10
Michael’s mom invited us to breakfast with the family.
Michael’s sister Kathy & her husband Joe were in town for the weekend –
we don’t get to see them often.
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http://www.ottosbrauhauspa.com/
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here come Joe & Kathy!
They live in Outer Banks, NC but were up for a HS reunion.
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I had an uneventful tex mex burrito for breakfast
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Michael’s mom got CREPES
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( we kept calling them GRAPES – long story…….)
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Otto’s food & coffee wasn’t so great –
but it WAS GREAT for people watching …..
lots of interesting people there…..
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leisure suit guy with a mustache that looked painted on!
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Michael with sisters, mom & brothers-in-law
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in the event anyone is in the market for one…
WE found a SEGWAY store –
It is right across the street from Otto’s.
is it like a dealership?
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we are suppose to bring toys to dog school tomorrow
so we took Chester & Weasel to the Pet Store pick out some toys
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Chester enjoying the ride in the car more than Weasel
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farm stand we stopped to get some Apple Cider
for some Apple Martinis tonight
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dog in lady gaga costume
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pumpkin pie
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
10/30/10
Tonight we met up with some friends – had dinner then went to a
“Neil Diamond” (tribute band) Concert. Michael came to dinner with us –
“Neil Diamond” (tribute band) Concert. Michael came to dinner with us –
but not the concert – his loss!
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http://www.porterhousepub.com/main.htm
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love when places have a SAMPLER option.
I like to “taste” beer – not necessarily DRINK it…
do you know the difference?
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mouse toy at dinner
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snacking on bread
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New Hope Winery is where the concert was being held.
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Check out the link – he totally sounds like Neil Diamond
http://www.realdiamondband.com/fr_home.cfm
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YES, I am holding a bottle of Pennsylvania Wine.
don’t tell anyone……
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drinking PA wine — it was their “Sangria” —
seriously – HOW do you mess up Sangria?
not my taste…. next time I am bringing my OWN WINE.
Pennsylvania winemakers just don’t get it –
they don’t have the “terroir” to make proper wines.
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Terroir =
“the complete set of local conditions
in which a particular wine or family of wines is produced,
including soil-type, weather conditions, topography
and wine-making savoir-faire”
If you want to taste a “proper Sangria” come on over —
I have a batch brewing RIGHT NOW!!!!
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CHEERS — friends Tom & Mary, neighbor Tanya.
We had a blast — Sooooo much fun!
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Tanya & her friend Kevin – he was in the band…..
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“Neil Diamond” singing
“You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”
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the real thing
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Seriously – it was a RIOT.
Women were acting like this guy WAS NEIL DIAMOND…
news flash … He wasn’t…….
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Me, Tanya & Mary with “Neil Diamond”…..
check out the belt buckle ladies……
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Overview:
Porterhouse was ok. Crowded & Super Slow Service.
New Hope Winery – wines pretty much suck.
“Real Diamond” Tribute Band – AWESOME!
We had a BLAST. We are DEFINITELY going to see them again!
Saturday 10/30/10
It was a nice day so we thought we’d get a little bike ride in (26 miles)
after our morning stuff & before our evening “stuff”…..
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10/30/10 ~ on the bridge into Frenchtown –
almost finished our ride.
26 miles at 14 mph which is GREAT for me.
the ride was flat……..
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we made a pit stop at the Bridge Cafe in Frenchtown, NJ
(8 miles away from our starting point)
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the gourds reminded me of geese!
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the coveted home-made Vanilla donut….. we shared….
since we only rode 26 miles we didn’t feel we
each deserved one….
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I HAD to try this ice tea/lemonade –
bc it was ALL POSITIVE —
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http://www.robsreallygood.com/
Each bottle had positive saying in it.
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Ed & Joanne —-
friends we made at Bull’s Island – where we started (& ended)
our ride. We found out they lived near us & wanted to
get more involved with biking so we gave them
our bike club info. By chance – anyone know them???
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house near the farmer’s market where we went after biking
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The farmer’s market in Stockton is a good
1/2 hour from our house but it is right on the way
home from biking so we always stop.
We are TRYING to buy local, non-processed food!
Gotta start somewhere!
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http://sites.google.com/site/stocktonmarket/
Reasons to Buy Local Food
Locally grown food tastes better.
Local food supports local farm families.
Local food builds community.
Local food preserves open space.
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sightings from our bike ride today:
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dead snakes in the road
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buck just hanging out
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pileated woodpecker
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red tail hawk
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Doesn’t it make YOU want to ride your bike too?
We always see awesome “stuff” & meet lots of people.
and it’s not such a bad way to get exercise!
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“When a great adventure is offered,
you don’t refuse it.”
~
Amelia Earhart
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
What would helen do? 