I have an unusual way of dealing with leftovers. I turn them into tacos. Wraps. Quesadillas. Actually I'm not sure what to call them, but my husband is always amazed at what a good idea these concoctions are. I take a tortilla. I spoon the leftovers onto the tortilla, sprinkle with an appropriate cheese, then … Continue reading MJ Monday-Meals: Leftover Tacos/Quesadillas/Wraps
Day: February 3, 2020
MJ’s Musings: SEP-Dream a Little Dream
Dream a Little Dream is my least favorite of the Bonner brother/Chicago Stars books. I don't like Gabe (hero), I don't like Rachel (heroine), I don't like Edward/Chip (Rachel's little boy). I don't like that a favorite character from Nobody's Baby But Mine was dead. Maybe Rachel and Gabe's respective backstories are too bleak and dark … Continue reading MJ’s Musings: SEP-Dream a Little Dream
MJ’S Monday-Meals: Mediterranean Buddha Bowl Salad
I recently needed to come up with a dish-to-pass for a family gathering. Since most others were bringing some sort of pasta slathered in mayo, I figured it was up to me to come up with something a little healthier. And thus the Mediterranean Buddha Bowl Salad was invented. Start with quinoa. I boiled two … Continue reading MJ’S Monday-Meals: Mediterranean Buddha Bowl Salad
MJ’s Musings: SEP-Kiss An Angel
In 2019, my Thursday Thoughts blog will feature a review of a Susan Elizabeth Phillips novel on the first Thursday of every month. This month's review is one of my top three favorite SEP books: KISS AN ANGEL. My paper copy disintegrated, so I purchased it on Kindle. When I learn people who are SEP … Continue reading MJ’s Musings: SEP-Kiss An Angel
#UpbeatAuthors: Thriftiness
The #UpbeatAuthors theme for the month of December is thriftiness. It's a timely enough topic, what with the major gift-giving season upon us. My family--parents, sibs, nieces/nephews--came up with a way to have holiday fun without breaking the bank. Once a person hits the age of 21, there are no more individual gifts. They become … Continue reading #UpbeatAuthors: Thriftiness