marymargaretripley

The Typewriter

I found my grandmother’s old manual typewriter in the attic one day and dragged it out of the case. I set it on the table and started typing. I noticed it needed a new ribbon so I hopped on Amazon and ordered a new one. Within 2 days I was typing my recipe cards onContinue reading “The Typewriter”

Parsley and Sage

Historically herbs have been used not only to add flavor to food but also to preserve and for medicinal purposes. Another passion of mine is the use of herbs. I have started to research the use of herbs for digestion and anxiety and cold and flu. I struggled this summer to find herb plants toContinue reading “Parsley and Sage”

Old School Address Book

This week started off badly. On Monday morning Doug missed the bus so I got to work an hour late and as I was getting out of the car to go into the building I realized I had forgotten my cell phone on the desk at home. GASP! This day was not starting out well.Continue reading “Old School Address Book”

How Do I Get So Much Done?

Right now I am reading the Little House on the Prairie, by Laura Ingalls Wilder series and am currently on book 6. The old ways fascinate me. Believe me I won’t be giving up modern conveniences like proper healthcare, electricity, flushing toilets or hot showers any time ever, but I wouldn’t mind giving up cellContinue reading “How Do I Get So Much Done?”

Garden Goals

I wrote a post at the beginning of the season before I knew how this summer would turn out listing what I hoped to get planted and successfully raise and preserve. It’s been an interesting summer. One of the hottest and driest on record here in Western NY with 20 days over 90 degrees andContinue reading “Garden Goals”

Busy Summer at the Bakery

It’s been so busy for me this summer that I haven’t had much time to post. I have tons of stuff to write about and have been taking lots of photos so hopefully once Doug is back in school next week I can have more uninterrupted time to write. At the bakery this summer weContinue reading “Busy Summer at the Bakery”

It’s Been a While

My last blog post was all about forward focusing my brain and actions towards specific goals. It was about spending less time looking at my phone and not mindlessly browsing the Internet. During my forward focus in the last couple of months I have seriously been struggling with a lot of things at home andContinue reading “It’s Been a While”

My Forward Focus Goals

One of the blogs I love to read when I get a notification in my inbox is “Break the Twitch”. Essentially Anthony Ongaro is trying to help us break the twitch from touching our cell phones every 5 seconds to see if we have notifications. Do you do that? It’s a nervous habit for me.Continue reading “My Forward Focus Goals”

Week #9 Operation Pie – Swiss Chard and Cheddar Quiche

I had some swiss chard in the freezer from last year and decided it would be perfect in a quiche. So far my favorite go-to quiche recipe is Paula Deen’s, Spinach and Bacon Quiche, I just change up the flavors in it as needed. Here is a link to the original recipe. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/spinach-and-bacon-quiche-recipe.html The recipeContinue reading “Week #9 Operation Pie – Swiss Chard and Cheddar Quiche”

Cranky Bakery Manager

I am so looking forward to the next two days off. In the food service industry two days off feels like a vacation! I love my job but there are days my body is screaming at me when I get home. I lost two bakers the week of Easter and it has been just meContinue reading “Cranky Bakery Manager”