I Am Having a Food Crisis

04/23/2025

The Neon Museum in Las Vegas is one of those museums that appeals to everyone. For years, I have seen photos and heard great stories about it. Finally, my husband and I recently visited the place. The Neon Boneyard does not disappoint. The museum, founded in 1996, is located in the downtown area in the lobby of the former La Co**ha Motel lobby and a surrounding 2.27 acre space....

The Neon Museum in Las Vegas is one of those museums that appeals to everyone. For years, I have seen photos and heard great stories about it. Finally, my husband and I recently visited the place. …

04/16/2025

I have been going to Old Town for years but only recently discovered it as the perfect breakfast destination. Not only is the food great but the park is so uncrowded and easy to navigate. Parking is free and plentiful and there are no lines at any of the restaurants. Breakfast starts at 8 AM at our favorite restaurant the Old Town Mexican Cafe....

I have been going to Old Town for years but only recently discovered it as the perfect breakfast destination. Not only is the food great but the park is so uncrowded and easy to navigate. Parking i…

04/12/2025

My husband and I just attended the Sixth Annual San Diego Writers Festival. It was an amazing event with panel discussions for everyone. Call it a combination of spring fever and frustration over recent national politics. I was feeling out of sorts until attending this recent writers festival. I loved every panel that my husband and I attended. Reading a great book takes me to another destination, time period and so on....

My husband and I just attended the Sixth Annual San Diego Writers Festival. It was an amazing event with panel discussions for everyone. Call it a combination of spring fever and frustration over r…

04/09/2025

Last night we attended the first evening of Fullerton College’s annual two-day French Film Festival. We tried it on a whim and wow! We had a fantastic experience. The students and faculty put together an impressive event. Prior to the screening of the 2022 movie The Innocent, the festival offered a great taste of French culture with: freshly made Nutella crepes, French doughnuts and other yummy tidbits....

Last night we attended the first evening of Fullerton College’s annual two-day French Film Festival. We tried it on a whim and wow! We had a fantastic experience. The students and faculty put toget…

03/27/2025

A few years ago, my husband and I, along with a few other family members, were invited to a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by a French family temporarily living in the United States. It was probably one of the best holiday meals I've enjoyed - even the roasted turkey was fantastic (coated in a mixture of beer and Dijon mustard)! The hosts invited another French couple who were professional cheesemakers....

A few years ago, my husband and I, along with a few other family members, were invited to a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by a French family temporarily living in the United States. It was probably on…

03/18/2025

This is one of those books that I had to finish quickly. I stayed up late for several nights in a row. It is about the 1958 Johnny Stompanato murder at the hands of either Lana Turner or her daughter Cheryl Crane. This famous murder case has so many interesting facets. Was it really Cheryl or did her famous mother Lana Turner kill him?...

This is one of those books that I had to finish quickly. I stayed up late for several nights in a row. It is about the 1958 Johnny Stompanato murder at the hands of either Lana Turner or her daught…

03/17/2025

Welcome to No Time for Boredom Today. I share food, travel, grdening, shopping, book and other fun experiences. I love to travel within the U.S. as well s to other parts of the world. I specially enjoy crime movies from the 1970s. The Seven-Ups and The French Connection are two of my favorite pictures.

Welcome to No Time for Boredom Today. I share food, travel, grdening, shopping, book and other fun experiences. I love to travel within the U.S. as well s to other parts of the world. I specially e…

03/15/2025

I have spent most of my life in California but only recently discovered the food paradise of Artesia. A particularly popular section of the town is referred to as Little India. There is a plethora of restaurants to pick from. On our first visit, I chose The India Restaurant based on online reviews and a personal recommendation from a coworker who is as into food as I am....

I have spent most of my life in California but only recently discovered the food paradise of Artesia. A particularly popular section of the town is referred to as Little India. There is a plethora …

03/13/2025

On a recent visit to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, my husband and I saw a special exhibit about the Middle East. The library curated an exhibit that does an excellent job at showing the culture and accomplishments of the people - including some exquisite jewelry, bowls and other artifacts. However, for me, the big takeaway is conflict and missteps in resolution....

On a recent visit to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, my husband and I saw a special exhibit about the Middle East. The library curated an exhibit that does an excellent job at showing the c…

03/09/2025

My husband and I grew up in the 1970s - a time when inflation was high, oil was in short supply and war protests were rampant. I remember sitting in our car waiting on long lines at the gas station on alternate days for gasoline. The final number on your car license plate determined if you were allowed to purchase gas on odd or even days....

My husband and I grew up in the 1970s – a time when inflation was high, oil was in short supply and war protests were rampant. I remember sitting in our car waiting on long lines at the gas s…

01/31/2025

I made my own version of a steak recipe I saw online. I used sirloin steak that I marinated for 6 hours in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and Dijon mustard. About 45 minutes prior to searing in cast iron, I added a ray of balsamic vinegar.

I then finished the steak in the oven at 400. I served the steak with blistered cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and fresh baby mozzarella cheese balls. I added a homemade lobster cake and baby potatoes. The family loved everything!

01/05/2025

This is my quick and delicious chicken with artichokes hearts and mushrooms in a Dijon mustard, Madeira wine and cream sauce. I served it with buttered German noodles.

The key is to take a poultry mallet to the chicken breasts for a few minutes. This makes the chicken really tender.

I cooked the flattened chicken breasts in a cast iron pan with butter, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Then I added in quarter fresh white mushrooms, a drained jar of quartered marinated artichoke hearts, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1/3 cup Madeira wine. I let it cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Finally, I added 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream. I continued to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

12/02/2024

Creative ways to use leftovers from Thanksgiving Day - a turkey salad with pomegranate seeds, goat cheese and pickled red onions & turkey and green beans in an Indian simmer sauce served over rice.

Both meals were a big hit with my family!

11/15/2024

Awesome ice cream soda with Shirley Temple 7-Up, Tillamook Sugar Cookie ice cream and whipped cream. It is great holiday dessert.

05/08/2024

With warmer weather, I am looking for recipes with lots of fresh vegetables. I am just trying MarthaStewart's meal kit service - Marley Spoon. The vegetables incorporate roasted lemon wedges, garlic, fresh tarragon and chopped kalamata olives. The salmon has lemon zest, olive oil, a dash of Dijon mustard and salt & pepper. I broiled it in the oven but it would have been great on the BBQ.

05/05/2024

My latest kick is fresh noodles, bok choy, mushrooms with aged Chinese black vinegar!

04/20/2024

Grew my own broccoli sprouts in a mason jar and then made a delicious salad with Persian cucumbers, broccoli sprouts, homemade sweet pickled red onions and homemade quick pickled jalapeño slices.

03/30/2024

Pizza salad with baby arugula, parmesan, chopped pecans, red bell pepper, chopped cherry tomatoes and pepperone slices. I served it with an Italian dressing.