Monthly Archives: April 2020

Timing, THIS And Our Own “U.N.”

Posted on April 27, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Since “safer at home” became our new normal, there have been many nights over the dinner table with Johnnie’s Dad, John, when, along with prayers for health care workers, first responders, friends & family, one of us would comment on … Continue reading →

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Johnnie’s Gluten-Free Apple Pidumpling

Posted on April 21, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Want a little more cocooning cooking for comfort? This is what I call Apple Pidumpling (Get it, pie and dumpling?). Apple Pidumpling 4-5 lg. cooking apples (Gala, Honeycrisp, etc.) Peel and slice…need enough apples to generously fill a round cake … Continue reading →

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Politics, Family & Friends

Posted on April 17, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

It really came out of the blue.  There I (Steve) was checking my Facebook feed when a post from a long time friend popped up.  I started to read it and saw that it was one of those posts that … Continue reading →

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When You’re All Out Of “Quarantine Snacks” ….

Posted on April 14, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

There are times when you NEED something sweet and like us you may have eaten your “quarantine snacks” and now you’re down to Starlite peppermints and a few chocolate chips. If you have peanut butter with just 3 ingredients you … Continue reading →

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Tom Hoots

Posted on April 13, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

We’ve always liked Tom Hoots.  We first met several years ago while spending some time at our second home, in Panama City Beach, Fl.  Tom was one of the hosts of “The Morning Mix” on WKGC-FM, in Panama City. We’d … Continue reading →

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From Safer Inside Our House To Yours “Happy Easter”

Posted on April 11, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Of course, this year is different. Since we’re staying “safer at home,” there might not be as many around our dinner table this Easter. BUT, there will be just as much love and warmth shared with our family and with … Continue reading →

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Toffee Crack!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

In need of a salty-sweet treat to make the day better bunky? If you have butter, brown sugar, crackers or matzo crackers or pretzels salted or unsalted and a bag of chocolate chips you’re keeping for emergencies you are ready … Continue reading →

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36!

Posted on April 7, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

In the midst of the pandemic reality that defines most of our lives these days, if you don’t mind, we’d like to hit the pause button for a moment and celebrate. 36! It was on April 7, 1984, 36 years … Continue reading →

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