Author Archive: Geraldine

On the Menu: Mushroom Stroganoff with Herbed Pasta

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I made this simple but elegant main dish again, last night. It was SO delish!😊

For a bit of a change, I used orzo in the herbed pasta. It worked out great.

Joe and I hadn’t eaten much during the day and ended up polishing off all of it. Suffice to say, snacks were cancelled in the evening !!😁 

If you ❤ mushrooms, you will ❤ this recipe.

Happy Cooking!

VEGGIES, YARNS & TAILS

If you are looking for an easy and elegant supper entree that everyone (meat-eaters too!) will love, you may want to give this veggie version of classic stroganoff a try. Quick, delicious and added bonus: NO oven time…..great during these hot and hazy days of summer.

This recipe has been a real favorite from my cookbook, Not Just for Vegetarians. Hope you will enjoy it too.     🙂

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I’m on a Salad Kick….

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…..and the recipe below is one of my all time favorites.😊  A winner in one of my veggie recipe contests.

Last night I made Waldorf Salad, Potato Salad and Orzo Salad. We had a great dinner.

I’m thinking I’ve got the ingredients for this rice one too.

Hope you enjoy this reblog, do give the recipe a try, you won’t be sorry.

Happy Weekend,🌺🌻🌼

VEGGIES, YARNS & TAILS

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Popping Perfection!😁

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Who Doesn’t ❤ Fresh, Homemade Popcorn?

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But popping the perfect pop can be tricky.

I personally don’t like air popped popcorn. I think it’s rather tasteless. IMO, a little oil when making popcorn is worth the calories, along with a drizzle of butter to top.😉

The stovetop method (see link below) I tried recently yielded excellent results.

Follow each simple step to the letter and get ready for popping perfection.

 

The Pioneer Woman Popcorn 

 

🌻Wishing You a Happy Week!🌻

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The Unpacking Continues…

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After our recent move on Vancouver Island, we’ve been spending a LOT of time unpacking.

We had MANY, many boxes in storage, for years. Some even from my mom’s place. Slowly but surely, the end is in sight.

I love to giveaway things I no longer need and so far we’ve donated over 100 boxes of various items, to charity. Having garage sales just didn’t seem worth the time.

In -between unpacking and other commitments, we’ve been enjoying our new home and the incredible weather we’ve been enjoying so far this summer.

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Mr. Cheddar is doing great too.

He hasn’t changed much through the years. People are always amazed that he’s 17 plus years and still so healthy and active!

Happy Week to All!😊

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Happy Summer and Blogging Updates!😊

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Hope this yummy photo grabbed your attention!

This one is from my first cookbook, Not Just for Vegetarians. One of my all time favorite food photos.Wish I could take credit for the actual photograph but the recipes ARE all mine!😊

Just a quick update post for today but more recipes crafts, Mr. Cheddar updates… to follow!

I’ve decided to resurrect my two WordPress blogs, this one and also, my poetry blog: My Poetic Path.

I have missed posting here at WordPress and also visiting my favorite WP blogs on a regular basis.

Stop by to read all the details HERE.

I’ll be back soon with a new Veggie…post.

For now, Happy Summer!😁

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Happy Spring FEVER!😊

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Spring FEVER has arrived even earlier than usual this year!

In spite of a very mild BC coastal winter. I’m still craving spring in a big way.😊

How has your winter been? It’s not over yet but hopefully spring will arrive sooner than later, this year.

🌼Happy Spring!🌼

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Merry Christmas 2018!

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miracles still come true

And all the best in the New Year!

PS: If you are in need of some holiday gift ideas/inspiration, check out my new gift list, with something affordable for everyone on your list. 

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Happy Autumn and New Kindle Promotions!

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Hope you’re having a wonderful Autumn so far!

The weather here on Vancouver Island has been just glorious for the past couple of weeks. I’m loving it!

Getting out for lots of walks and sunshine. Hopefully it will last a while.

Here’s hoping the forecast is right for a change!!!

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I have a new fall Kindle promotion, starting today and continuing into November, for all of my current available eBooks.

Some FREE, some deeply discounted (.99 cent countdowns).

You can check out all the details at my Author’s Site:

WHAT’S NEW PAGE

HAPPY READING, COOKING AND AUTUMN TOO!

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My Summer 2018 Kindle eBook Promotions! :-)

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🌴 Summer 2018 Amazon eBook Promotions 🌴

Stop by my author/book site for a list of all the eBook promotion dates/links and additional information.

🍉While you’re there, check out the recipe page too! 🍅

 

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Happy Summer, Cooking and Reading!!!

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My New Groovy Flip Flops and…

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….a couple of blog address updates.

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First, the fun stuff. 

My new, oh SO comfy flip flops from Dawg’s.

I just LOVE them! 

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You can read my full review  WHY  I love them so much at My Real Life Reviews.

 

The blog address updates are for my two Blogger sites:

My author’s site is now at: 

geraldinehelenhartman.blogspot.com

My review blog is now at:

myreallifereviews.blogspot.com

 

I had so many hassles with my previous domain provider NAMECHEAP, that I finally gave up using the two custom domains I previously had registered with them. 

If you happen to be looking for a domain provider, avoid  NAMECHEAP!

You can read more about all the problems NAMECHEAP caused me (so much time wasted, big loss of readers, $$ lost….) here. 

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I wish you a safe, happy and memorable summer! 

Enjoy all of summer’s beauty, wherever you are.

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