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Borrego Springs, CA

Friday, July 6, 2012

A fun trip to the grocery store

As I may have mentioned before, I don’t find grocery shopping a horrible chore at all.  I rather enjoy it.  I suppose it harkens back to the days when I had three little ones under school age, and I would once in a great while be allowed to go grocery shopping without them.  I’d slowly cart myself down the aisles dreaming up luscious meals to prepare.  Back in those days, it was about the only time I had to myself. 

Well, since I’ve been on the road, my culinary skills have taken a back burner, so to speak, but I still like grocery shopping trips.

IMG_0303                                                   MOODY MANSION – GALVESTON, TEXAS – 2007

Just about every year, my sister, Pam, and brother-in-law, Stan, have met up with me somewhere in the states  for a week or two.  That’s when my cooking comes to the front burner. 

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                                                    MISSISSIPPI RIVER – HANIBAL, MISSOURI –2009

You see, when we camp together we switch off days of preparing dinner/supper.  That means next week Pam and I will each fix three dinners.

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                                                  TRIP TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – 2010

With plenty of time spent in the rig this week due to the record temperatures, I’ve been figuring out what I’m going to serve for my three days.  When I only cook for myself, I keep it pretty simple to say the least.

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                  GOING DOWN MEMORY LANE TO THIS HOUSE WHERE WE GREW UP - CHICAGO – 2011

So that’s why this morning’s trip to the grocery was so much fun.  I had my list, checked it twice, and came home with everything I’ll need…. I think.  I don't know smile

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                                       PIONEER FAMILY CAMPGROUND – INDIANA- 2011

Tuesday night I plan to fix hot pulled pork sandwiches with the special Russell’s BBQ sauce on cheese biscuits along with home made cole slaw and fresh sliced tomatoes.  Thursday will feature grilled chicken/apple sausages with home made potato salad and a relish tray.  For my finale on Saturday, I’ll make corned beef with potatoes and carrots.  I’m not much for desserts, but Pam and Stan are, so I even purchased a frozen carrot cake roll stuffed with cream cheese. 

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                                          ROBYN’S ARMY RETIREMENT PARTY – DYER, INDIANA - 2012

I am also prepared with Blue Bell Ice Cream and a couple of toppings, crackers, and a small block of natural apple cinnamon jack cheese, and guacamole for appetizers.  I’m only a foodie once a year, and next week is it!  Anyone want to join us at Jenny Wiley State Park in Kentucky?

Seeing as two out of the three main dishes will be done in my crock pot, we’ll still have plenty of time to take trips in the area to see what there is to see.  Pam is a real go getter for touring all kinds of places.  I just hope she doesn’t choose too many old buildings.  I’m about at my limit right now for that.  Smile with tongue out  And what about poor old Emma in this rendezvous? 

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Why she’ll be seeing her boyfriend George for a week!  George is pretty good about putting up with her embarrassing antics.  She’s such a ‘lady of the night’ around him that it makes us all chuckle.  George, being a regal collie, is above all that playing around.

If the temperatures continue to be as hot as they are, I think I’m going to have to talk to Pam.  I don’t think I’ve seen her in a pair of shorts in 40 years, and I know I’ve never seen Stanley in shorts.  What’s up with that?  It seems like her favorite thing to wear is beige slacks.  Perhaps the old saying is true?  “Vanity, thy name is woman.”  (I can say all of this because I know she doesn’t have internet while traveling to Kentucky) Winking smile

Thanks for stopping by… talk to you later,  Judy

31 comments:

  1. Yes yes, I volunteer to join you. Now how fast can I get to Kentucky???? Sounds like all the makings for a great time!

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  2. Sounds like you'll all be eating very well for the week. Don't know how anyone can stand to wear long pants when it's been as hot & humid as it's been. I'm not so young any more and I still wear shorts, or at least capris. Comfort's the thing, to heck with vanity.

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  3. Thought I recognized that first photo before I saw the caption. Galveston - my old stompin' grounds! I sure could use a day at the beach and yes, I'm just about "done" with these hot, hot days. Almost even "stick a fork in me" done! Sounds like a fun time you've got ahead! Enjoy!

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  4. What fun, Judy! Those meals sound great! I'm having company on Monday and planning to make a lemon blueberry bundt cake among other things. Nice and summery I hope. ditto on the vanity comment! shorts it is.

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  5. Sure hope that you are safe after the storms... :-)

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  6. My husband and I honeymooned at Natural Bridge, which isn't far from Jenny Wiley. I think it's a beautiful area and I hope you have a great time. Enjoy the food!

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  7. Wait until she does get internet and catches up with your blog. I'd be thinking of come backs if I were you. Your choice of meals sound delicious. Good luck with it all, and enjoy the time spent with your sister and BIL.

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  8. We have been to Galveston many times but never visited Moody Manson...actually didn't even know it existed.

    We know some people that NEVER wear shorts. I don't think I could take it if I couldn't put on a pair of comfortable shorts in 100 degree weather.

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  9. OOOOO, that all sounds wonderful!!

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  10. Yum, Judy, we'll be right over! Can't wait to see the pictures. (See if you can coax them into shorts!)

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  11. have fun with your sister!..sounds like there will be a few stories to tell!

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  12. I'm not sure what your sister's making for dinner but if I was in the area, I'd be at your rig begging for leftovers on your cooking days!!

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  13. I love going grocery shopping too! I might like eating out better though :) We do plenty of both. Enjoy your visit.

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  14. Sounds like you have quite the menu planned, wish I was closer. Shorts!! I remember my mother, (decesed at 88, 10 years ago) NEVER was seen in a pair of slanks let alone, shorts. To this day, I don't know how she did it in the New Orleans summers. Enjoy the time with your sister.

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  15. Wow.....you are quite the cook! Maybe Sparky ought to start following you around the country to pick up some tips! and some meals? says Eldy.

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  16. Hey, leave that sister along--I don't wear shorts any more either, no matter how hot it might be--I wear capris' etc but not shorts--way too many years standing in an operating room gave me ugly legs!

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    1. I have never worn shorts either except bicycling shorts and I then also wore long leg tights over them. A burn scar on my shin is VERY painful if I get it sunburned and sunscreen does not 'stick'. This has nothing to do with vanity, I have just never found that covering my legs from the knee down made me any hotter.

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  17. Grocery shopping and visiting farmers markets is actually considered entertainment to us...

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  18. Sounds like lots of fun times. Enjoy every minute

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  19. Sounds like lots of fun times ahead. Wouldn't you be surprised if a bunch of us showed up????

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  20. All that food sounds delicious. Too bad I'm stuck at the Grand Canyon or I'd be there.

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  21. I also like grocery shopping ... and I always wanted a sister! sniff - especially one who cooked.

    "Blue Bell Ice Cream and a couple of toppings, crackers, and a small block of natural apple cinnamon jack cheese, and guacamole for appetizers."

    dayum

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  22. Oh yum, what time is dinner?! My mouth is watering! :)
    Beam me up, Scotty!
    Don't see too many Smooth Collies these days, George is a handsome guy for Emma
    to play with!

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  23. Too funny about Emma. Glad she'll have some company too.

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  24. Let's see, we are pretty darned close to KY! Sounds like pulled pork night is a great night. Sad that John must stay close for his P.T.

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  25. The food sounds great, but I really dislike the process of getting the food:(

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  26. Ohhh I remember those first few grocery stores that were open 24 hours back in the 80's. Once my girls were in bed, and the ex was "on duty" heh heh like really.. he just slept... I could go grocery shopping in PEACE AND QUIET!!! I cherished those days, as I counted my coupons and wrote my prices on the cans (before UPC scanners) and totaled things up on my calculator. It was such a treat to go get groceries....

    Looks like Emma will have a great time with George... what a HUNK! errr STUD?

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  27. I love the photo of the smooth collie. I had three of them for almost 13 years, when my best girl Rosie went over the Rainbow Bridge. They are great dogs!

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  28. Here's my recipe for Weight Watchers Carmel Apple Salad -
    1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
    4 unpeeled red delicious apples, cut up
    1 (1 ounce) box sugar-free fat-free butterscotch pudding (or regular)
    1 (8 ounce) container fat-free cool whip

    Mix all together and let set overnight.

    -you can use it for a salad or a dessert -- easy peasy -- thought you might want to try it -- Love the idea of Jenny Wiley State Park That used to be my name in a previous life Jenny Wylie --have a fun time and if you get close to Mountain City TN let me know -- would love to meet you---

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  29. 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
    4 unpeeled red delicious apples, cut up
    1 (1 ounce) box sugar-free fat-free butterscotch pudding (or regular)
    1 (8 ounce) container fat-free cool whip

    Mix all together and let set overnight.

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  30. We agree with heyduke50, grocery shopping is entertainment for us

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