Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
by Amanda McNally You want to put my boob in a vice? Ok! EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES. You hear it all the time and its true. We know that earlier detection helps to find smaller breast cancers before they spread to other parts of the body. When breast cancer is detected at an earlier …
A couple of weeks ago, somebody brought to my attention a website called Dogshaming. People submit pictures of their dogs wearing signs around their neck that are meant to be confessions of bad deeds. As the owner of two dogs who do some pretty stupid things, I thought it was hysterical in a twisted …
Whether you’re planning your first trip to Walt Disney World in Florida or your tenth, if you haven’t taken advantage of their specialty dining options, you’re missing out on some magical moments. Character dining and dinner shows are a great way to get interactive with characters or to let loose and have some fun. Here …
I love my cast iron skillet. It is, bar none, my most favourite thing in my kitchen. This French Toast is soaked overnight in the fridge then fried up golden and crisp in the skillet. Overnight Skillet French Toast 1 french baquette, cut into 1″ thick slices 1 1/2 cups half and half 4 eggs …
Part of the reason this blog is called Life in Pleasantville, is that I truly believe “Pleasantville” exists wherever you may roam. That is part of the allure of travel for me. I am always looking for the joy of other people in their Pleasantville. And I always find it. Rose-coloured glasses? Maybe. But I …
We’ve been making these Bean Burritos from Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food for years now. They are so easy to make and because they are frozen in single servings, they are great for a late night snack for someone or for me when I want something quick for lunch. These are also perfect for meatless meals. …
I love baking all the treats for my family’s lunches. The best way to ensure that I’m not standing at the oven daily though is to bake in large quantities and freeze in portions for quick lunch-packing in the morning. This recipe makes 24 muffins and one loaf. I love nuts in zucchini bread but …
My Dad just sent this to me, and if I had all your emails I would have forwarded to all of you because it is just so damn funny……and true. I know that my husband, if left to his own devices, would definitely do a couple of these.
