Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
The idea is that I’m supposed to step into this blog space and leave you a nice tidy little post about one thing. And herein lies the problem today. I don’t have one thing. I have too many things. Way too many things. Yesterday, I attempted to sit down and work at my computer but …
I’ve really been working hard to have more meatless meals around here and these Black Bean Burritos fit the bill perfectly. Black beans as you may know are wonderful little gas inducers, which just happens to be a great comic reliever. And if laughter is the best medicine than we can credit beans for a …
When I was growing up, summer meant at least one road trip with my family. We lived 2.5 hours from the nearest airport and so most of our vacations involved a lot of driving and with five kids in the car, it was always an adventure. In retrospect, I mean. Now that we live several …
This recipe for Strawberry Romaine Salad was ripped from a magazine (sorry, no name on the page) many moons ago and thrown in the “someday” pile. Feeling guilty that I’d neglected to try it for at least 5 years (yes, that’s how many “somedays” I have) I pulled it out and gave it a whirl. …
This recipe for Grilled Pork Tenderloin is a summertime favourite around here. It has a delicious dry rub all over and a brushing of red pepper jelly. The recipe calls for two pork tenderloins which, for us, means we have leftovers for lunch the next day. I watch for pork tenderloin to go on sale …
Every time we travel south I go crazy for the rice and beans they serve. Whether it’s Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, or Mexico, rice and beans is a staple in their diet and it’s delicious. Without fail I declare my undying love for rice and beans on my trip and vow to learn how …
Did you know peaches are considered an aphrodisiac? That they can help calm an upset stomach and even help reduce hair loss? Yup, those fuzzy little juicy balls of goodness aren’t just delcious, they’re little miracle workers. Don’t believe me? Check out these 20 interesting facts about peaches and then get back her and make …
On our last trip to Jamaica, my husband and I were looking for something different to do. On previous trips we had visited Dunn’s River Falls and rafted on the Martha Brae and loved the experience. Jamaica’s interior is rich with natural wonder so we knew there had to be something new to try. We …
