Category Archives: Food

Grin and Bear It

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Real Women

The onset of November tends to make me cranky. Here in New England, I am forced to admit that not only is summer truly over, but we are moving swiftly through Fall. It is getting increasingly colder and it is … Continue reading →

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Maybe Not So Crazy

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Real Women

A few nights ago, while attempting to multi-task while prepping dinner, I started to think about a TV series that my husband and I enjoyed a few years ago.  Big Love was an HBO series starring Bill Paxton as the … Continue reading →

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Homecoming

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Real Women

I had to travel for work last week. Which meant that for six days, the guys of my household (husband, son and Labrador) were on their own at home. This is certainly not the first time I’ve been away from … Continue reading →

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Speedbumps on the Convenience Highway

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Real Women

We all run through life in turbo drive, every day trying to do more in less time.  We live in a magical world where new conveniences pop up regularly, developed to match our speed, our lack of patience, and our … Continue reading →

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Retro Coolio

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Real Women

I anticipate that some day, in my more advanced years, I’m going to reach a point where I no longer worry about what I eat, what I say, and whether or not I’m trendy. My dream is to be that … Continue reading →

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Energy, Aisle 5

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Real Women

We call it Doing Rounds. When my BFF neighbor or I head out to run errands on a weekend, we’ll check in with each other to see if we can save the other one a trip somewhere.  Because we R.W.’s … Continue reading →

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Food Economics

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Real Women

One of the many reasons I hate grocery shopping is because it is so dang time consuming. When I shop, I’m generally shopping for a week to two-weeks worth of groceries. Since I cook dinner at home almost every night, … Continue reading →

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Wake Me in Spring

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Real Women

The excitement of the holiday season has passed, and we are all settling into our regular routines. One would think that with the dawn of a new year, we’d be energized and enthusiastic. Not so much. ‘Tis the season for … Continue reading →

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Expect the Unexpected

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Real Women

‘Tis the season for anticipation and hustle and bustle. The big day is drawing near, and soon we will all stop preparing and slow down long enough to experience. Not only do I count down the days until we are … Continue reading →

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Prepare to Do Nothing.

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Real Women

I had a conversation with a couple of coworkers today who pointed out some of the reasons so many of us truly enjoy Thanksgiving:  food, football, and stretchy pants.  It is a day when, after the flurry of food preparation … Continue reading →

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