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Reports from Joanne in St. Augustine Florida – Guest Blog

Here is what is happening with my friend Joanne in St. Augustine.

A guest blog report in gallery form. It was actually Joanne’s idea to post photos from friends in different locations showing what they have been doing as they shelter in place and are isolated from friends and family. Since she has been updating me daily I’m a bit overwhelmed cause she has been doing A LOT. Her to do list and the documentation of it is lengthy. Here are some of the photos that tell the story of her activities in St. Augustine Florida (where my sister and I visited just last month) Thanks for sharing Joanne. I am posting your crossword still life first.

It tells a story all by itself. She titles them Isolation Day Activities. Here’s the gallery with her photos. One thing I can tell you for sure is that is a lot brighter where she is than Pittsburgh PA.

These photos were taken throughout the week, not just one day. Phew!

Then she and Dan visited through a sliding glass door window

Dan through the glass

Joanne through the glass

Made some comfort food (banana bread and tuna casserole) from my very first cookbook I bought in 1971. Made extra to give to my neighbor

Ironing/laundry

Craft time with champagne cork

Watching Portrait Artist of the Year 2020 on YoutubeKnitting a sock that’s been dormant for a few years

Naming her plants

Tennis with distancing

Beach glass finds

Greetings for her sister

Walgreens shelves

Score from the store

Comfort Grilled Cheese

March 23, 2020 by Ruth Categories: Guest Blog, PhotographyTags: baking, comfort food, cookbook, cooking, crossword puzzle, friendship, guest blog, houseplant, ironing, isolation, knitting, postaday, shelter in place, St. Augustine FL, tv 6 Comments

Colleen’s Day in Nova Scotia -Guest Blog

Colleen sent a few photos of what she is doing at her home in Nova Scotia. Our friend Joanne in Florida thought it would be interesting to see what people are doing as they “shelter in place.” if you’ve followed this blog for six years you might remember Colleen’s cookbook collection post. Thanks Colleen what a colorful and beautiful quilt.

What are you doing today? Send photos.

March 19, 2020 by Ruth Categories: Guest Blog, QuiltingTags: cookbooks, cooking, friendship, guest blog, Nova Scotia, photography, postaday, Quarantine, quilt, quilting, recipe, sewing, shelter in place 6 Comments

Vegetable Ratatouille Moussaka by Chef Sam

Last week’s cooking class by Chef Sam.

He makes the most delicious dishes. In addition to the oven roasted vegetables he prepared a fresh tomato sauce and a béchamel sauce and added Parmesan cheese then baked hot 45 minutes with shredded mozzarella on top.

I was watching and missed photographing a few steps. Stay tuned for this week’s class with a complete photographic essay.

Bruschetta toasted with sundried tomatoes and butter on a sliced Sourdough loaf was served alongside the main dish.

You might have seen Chef Sam on the blog in May making Lentil cheeseburgers and Caesar salad https://rutheh.com/2019/05/16/chef-sam-cooks/

October 22, 2019 by Ruth Categories: Cooking and EatingTags: cooking, cooking class, eating, eggplant, onion, peppers, photography, postaday, sweet potato, vegetables 6 Comments

Annual Garlic Shipment from My Brother

My brother shipped some of his organic garlic from Okanogan.

It’s my lucky day. So fresh and good.

Thanks David.

August 22, 2019 by Ruth Categories: Cooking and Eating, foodTags: cooking, eating, flavor, garlic, Okanogan WA, organic gardening, organic garlic, photography, postaday, taste 8 Comments

Summer Squash Sauce, Arugula and Parmesan

A couple of yellow squash and a zucchini sautéed in olive oil with onion and garlic- sprinkled with fresh Parmesan on top of a bed of arugula and pasta. Olives, sliced tomatoes with fresh mozzarella on the side .

The tastes of summer.

June 16, 2019 by Ruth Categories: Cooking and Eating, foodTags: arugula, cooking, photography, postaday, summer, summer squash, vegetarian, zucchini 9 Comments

Chef Sam Cooking Class with Lentil Cheeseburgers and Caesar Salad

Chef Sam cooks a Lentil Cheeseburger recipe with a Roasted Red Pepper sauce and prepares a Caesar Salad during Cooking Class. He told how he sterilized the eggs for the dressing, gently lowering them into boiling water for five minutes. Safety was emphasized. Lentils, mushrooms, beets, carrot, onions and garlic were a few of the main ingredients. Miso paste helped hold it together. There were ten participants and we all enjoyed the delicious meal at the end of the class.

The class was held Wednesday afternoon at The Stephen Foster Community Center on 286 Main Street, located next to the Lawrenceville Branch of the Carnegie Library. The center is housed in an 1865 brick building now on the National Historic Register. The center offers fitness classes such as Cardio Strength and Flexibility, Tai Chi, Yoga, Soul Line Dancing, and Practical Meditation in addition to craft and other recreational activities.

Next cooking class with Chef Sam is May 29 at 12:30. $4 is the cost of the class.

Thank you Chef Sam for a great class and delicious meal.

Allegheny County senior citizens can eat lunch for a modest donation of a dollar but should register by calling the Community Center office by noon the day before at 412-350-5460. Contact Allegheny County Seniorline 412-350-5460 for eligibility, if you need a Home Delivered Meal.

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 by Ruth Categories: Cooking and Eating, food, PhotographyTags: Allegheny County, Caesar Salad, community, cooking, cooking class, eating and cooking, food, Lawrenceville, lentils, neighborhood, Pittsburgh PA, senior center, Silver Sneakers, Stephen Foster Community Center, vegetarian 7 Comments

Instead of Regular Bread

I’ve seen recipes for cauliflower pizza crust but not this line of cauliflower products. They just caught my eye a couple of weeks ago at Lucky’s Market in Clintonville. No taste test on my end yet but I’m eager to hear from others who’ve eaten the cauliflower sandwich things or pizza crusts.

April 11, 2019 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: cauliflower, Clintonville, Columbus OH, cooking, food, grocery, pizza crust, postaday 13 Comments

Still Soup Season

There’s still a chill in the air that can be dispelled by cooking and eating hot soup. Don’t forget to throw in the rind of Parmesan to add flavor to the minestrone.

March 10, 2019 by Ruth Categories: Cooking and Eating, PhotographyTags: Baby spinach, carrots, cooking, kitchen, minestrone, Parmesan, photography, postaday, soup, soup season, vegetables, weather 4 Comments

Wordless Wednesday

December 18, 2018 by Ruth Categories: Photography, Wordless WednesdayTags: cooking, eating, food, grape tomatoes, kitchen, onions, peas, photography, postaday, supper, wordless wednesday 7 Comments

Patience is Required with Chocolate AND Cake from the Oven

Important to be patient. I’m not.

Melt chocolate slowly on the lowest heat, don’t scorch or burn. Ruin a lovely rich bar. Managed that step but………Oh no.

The cake stuck! Not sufficiently cooled when tried to extricate the cake from the pan. Even with buttered parchment paper. Cake tester broom below.

Glued together. Frosting saves the day. Butter and chocolate. No one even knows repairs were necessary.

Delicious.

November 19, 2018 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: baking, cake, celebration, chocolate, chocolate cake, cooking, food, frosting, kitchen, photography, postaday 8 Comments

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