The azaleas are blooming in Charleston, SC and it’s quite a show. I LOVE this time of year – I mean the pink is exploding all up and down our street and it’s gorgeous. So thankful for the beauty. Soon the ligustrums will be in bloom and when they bloom the aroma is out of this world!
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I didn’t have time to run to the store the other day and needed to make something for dinner. If it means not going out into traffic to shop at a busy time of day, believe me, I WILL find something in this house to make for dinner! This was SO GOOD, we had it two days in a row! It was quick, oh so delicious and it stuck with us. Asparagus is so good right now!
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You know about these luscious little oranges. There are different varieties, some with thicker skins, some with seeds, some without, some slightly larger. Some contain more potassium, others contain more Vitamin C. They are an absolute treat. I have both the smaller clementines with the sweeter fruit, (smaller size and easy peel and bonus, no seeds!) as well as a bag of mandarin oranges similar to clementines, but a little larger, a little less sweet. Both are fabulous and make a great dessert when you’re being on your best behavior…
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The first day of Spring is Friday! So I’m going to start the pretty flower photos a bit early. We live in the southeast region (Zone 9a with plants and flowers), so our flowers are going crazy with blooms and when ours are done, areas north of us are just blooming. This time of year is so beautiful, I love it!
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Would you like a night out on the town at a nice venue with good parking? Look no further. We just saw the MOST AMAZING show in Charleston, SC. Around April of 2025 we decided instead of buying gifts all year for each other for holidays we would buy season tickets to the Best of Broadway series. I’m so glad we did! The shows have been exceptional, and MJ the Musical was OVER. THE. TOP. good!!!
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Are you looking to go on an adventure – maybe an adventurous hike without leaving your house? Well, have I got the book for you. Also, the movie is on Netflix and it was good. The book was better and I highly suggest reading the book before seeing the movie it will make more sense. Another great, uplifting book with characters that have challenged themselves for different reasons, while causing laughter along the way.
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I read about this 💫 magical mixture that you store in a glass jar. It sounded like ingredients that I love, so I gave it a try. WOW! Delicious! Lemon, ginger, honey, cayenne pepper. And… the benefits were outstanding. How can you say no to something that boost immunity, aids digestions and increases metabolism? Good for sore throat, circulation, detoxification and more…
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The weather is warming up in Charleston, SC – it was 80℉ today and high 70’s all week coming up. I know this has been a frigid winter for so many of you. This is just a reminder that along with the time change (unless you live in one of the few places that doesn’t participate) comes warmer weather – If you’re not seeing it yet, it’s on the way!
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It’s been a cold harsh winter here in Charleston, SC 😉 – for us… BUT, absolutely nothing compared to other parts of the country – that’s for sure. A week here or there of brutally cold temps is nothing (and not even considered “brutally cold” elsewhere). Temps this week ranging from 70-80 degrees for the next ten days. SO, when is it safe to begin planting? It’s difficult to pass by wonderful nurseries and see GORGEOUS flowers and want to load up and get planting, right?
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Bananas. Love them, but really loved the back goods that come as a result of them sitting on the counter getting nice and full of little brown dots. You can smell the sweetness. Ahhhmazing! I’ve been on a banana bread kick, and thought it might be good to switch to something a tad healthier. More oatmeal than flour, less butter than the banana bread – this is a fabulous treat that freezes and reheats very well. Here’s the recipe…
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This term is one of my favorites. I think about it often. If you aren’t familiar with this term please read on, it’s interesting and could enrich your life in many ways. It’s usually used in reference to cooking, but is an essential life skill that everyone should learn. Your life could be made far easier if so. Sometimes you just NEED things to be in place to facilitate whatever it is your doing to make it efficient with time not wasted looking for things because they aren’t where they belong. So what does mise en place mean?
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Fresh, tasty and exploding with flavor. This salad was the perfect combination of silky lettuce leaves (they’re gorgeous and so delicious), the crunch of the peanuts and crispy shallots that adorn the top – ooooh! Truly a delight for the senses. We just recently started going to this restaurant (we like the Mt. Pleasant location for the seating, but takeout is available closer to us). Where is this wonderful restaurant? The food is as tasty as it is beautiful!
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Crazy temps this time of year. Nice. Warm. Warm & humid. Cool. Nippy. Windy & nippy all in the span of a week or two. How crazy. We cannot complain (I’m not, I love colder weather!) with a high in the low 50’s and a low in the low 30’s – will. not. complain. Just look at this photo. The bluest of skies, the starkness of the bare tree. Our azaleas are budding and that’s no lie! Temps will be near and at 70 in the coming week…
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What a fabulous show! & JULIET is in Charleston through the weekend. If you love high energy performances, where you sit down and 2.5 hours FLY by before you realize it’s over, well then… THIS is the show for you! Part of the Best of Broadway series, this was out of this world fabulous. It was hilarious, and the music was spot on. Each performer knocked it out of the park. Most so young, with this level of talent, it was jaw dropping.
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Emily Henry does it again. Another good book to take you away from everyday life. Ideally read with your toes stuck in the sand while on the beach, but it was just as lovely reading it in the house, no sand… I always like a good setting (small town, North Carolina) – it makes me want to move to a place like that. Nice people, a bookstore, great small town vibe, etc. Add this book to your TBR list…
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