Tag: Bruce Tretter
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Thanks and a Toast to My Dear Ol’ Mom
My 92 year old mom died two weeks ago. Like I mentioned at her celebration of life last Saturday, which really was a celebration of her fiercely independent nature, compassion for others, and gutsy expression of free will right to the very end, Mom was strong and positive role model, mentor, and darn good friend.…
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Kid-Friendly Power Cinnamon Toast – All in Pictures
This plain or power cinnamon toast step-by-step picture book is a great, very easy way to help empower kids in the kitchen and keep them powered up for a good sustained energy burn. Here’s all it takes to put it together – and, as always, there are just suggested ingredients. Let your – and your…
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Grafton-Mendon Ride and Post-Ride Lunch
The pre-ride breakfast I posted here yesterday (below) kept me going no problem for a big smile 48.7 mile ride with good biking bud, Ken, out through Grafton and Mendon.
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Pre-Rip Up the Road Balanced Breakfast
Got a great looking morning with dry air and bright sun shining through the window.
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Guacamole with White Beans – Great Flavor & Fiber All in Pictures
In addition to tasting great, avocados are uniquely rich in heart healthy and anti-inflammatory properties. Here’s a terrifically easy, flavor and fiber packed variation on “chop & smash” guacamole that includes tips on using regularly processed vs. sodium reduced canned beans as well as how to check avocados for ripeness and/or ripen them as quickly…
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Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Basil, and Feta Cheese Salad – All in Pictures
If you’re a tomato fan but never tried a fresh heirloom tomato – and you’re fortunate enough to have them available where you live, have at ‘em! They’re awesome! Heirloom tomatoes are tomato varieties of different sizes, shapes and colors that have been passed down from generation to generation to maintain their favorable flavor, color and…
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92 Years of Fierce Independence
Been a while since I laid down a word here – but for good reason. Right after popping off the last piece about the end of the Tour (de France) weeks ago, I flew off to spend time with my dear ol’ mom in California for her 92nd birthday. Mom’s always been one unique and fiercely…
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Power Finish to Tour & Fully Flavorful Microwave Omelet S2E – In Pictures
Wet & nasty stage 19 of the Tour de France yesterday. Powerful 30-plus time trial today. On to the Paris tomorrow. Wow, it’s been a rip of a tour! Here’s something that no matter the weather or need for power will give you a bright breakfast smile: Microwave Cooked Omelet – From Simple to Exciting.…