Here is another excuse, but important new endeavor of mine: Snowline Health Dementia Connection I have volunteered to help out at this new service facility that has thankfully FUNCTIONAL Medicine to El Dorado County. Functional Medicine seeks to help you find out the cause and natural solutions of a condition rather than taking drugs to… Continue reading And another thing……….
Travels About to take on Southern Italy
I know. I know. You haven’t heard from me in years. Since moving to the Heritage gated community in El Dorado Hills about 6 years ago, life teamed up with too many activities to explain, a common comment in this overly-active elderly neighborhood. Also, it’s a common excuse I’ve found to distract oneself from life’s… Continue reading Travels About to take on Southern Italy
“EL DORADO GROWN’ – A New Series that Champions our Agricultural Roots and the Perseverance of our Farmers, Growers, and Ranchers
by Betty Albert A FARMER’S STORY THAT NEEDS TO BE TOLD reprint of 2017 Special to the Democrat The year was 1947. The place is Pasadena, California. The people gathered around the bridge table are regulars. The topic is a regular complaint about the lousy weather, and the city congestion. It was, as L. G. “Frank” Beals put it… Continue reading “EL DORADO GROWN’ – A New Series that Champions our Agricultural Roots and the Perseverance of our Farmers, Growers, and Ranchers
MAKEOVER OF A SUPERMARKET
RALEY’S ONE rates a big “10” It is amazing to me that an American supermarket would take such a big step. Years have passed since my first study of health and wellness prompted the process of getting my Naturopathy degree from Trinity College and developing a practice which included nutritional coaching and personal chefing. Trying… Continue reading MAKEOVER OF A SUPERMARKET
NOT ALL CREATED EQUAL
Refusing the coup-up and having more time on my hands when shopping, what great inventions do I find but these higher protein products. Of course you can avoid them altogether to help what I call “the Covid Weight Gain”. However, I’ve also found that recipes with lots of variety and moderation does the same thing… Continue reading NOT ALL CREATED EQUAL
Carnivale, Carnivale, Where Have You Gone?
Born in Italy, Carnevale is one of the world’s most celebrated events, especially in Venice and Viareggio. But every town, even the smallest, has it’s own parade, feasts of local specialities, dancing, masquerading and fun before the Lent season begins. Some experts claim the term Carnevale comes from the Latin “carne, vale” meaning “taking away… Continue reading Carnivale, Carnivale, Where Have You Gone?
Are Artisan Pastas Worth the Price?
Francine Segan’s article in Italy Magazine answers the question as she scours Italy, attends a major event in Umbria and gives us the step by step test you can do to tell so-so pasta from artisan. Check out this site https://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/pricey-pasta-really-worth-it
It Started Ten Months Ago
After my return from the Positano Italy trip during October 2019, moving from Placerville became the priority, as planned. We need a more manageable home and yard. Luckily our realtor, Scott Derkson, projected our path quickly to find a 55+ community and lovely home in El Dorado Hills. There followed a month or more of… Continue reading It Started Ten Months Ago
A big decision
This is a blogger I hear from who lives not that far from my own relatives in Lucca. From time to time, I like to repost her articles for your enjoyment. Click on titles to view more. Bagni di Lucca and Beyond After much thought I have decided not to fly back to Australia soon.… Continue reading A big decision
Villa Rufolo
Small towns like Sorrento, Ravello, and Amalfi are built into the craggy cliffs all around Positano, each with its own set of legends, myths, churches, villas and complex history going back centuries in time. With transportation having its own set of complexity, Pam and I opted for a driver to further us down the Amalfi… Continue reading Villa Rufolo
Travels About Town 