Mashed potato pancakes

I truly don't wish to use any precious calories on any holiday to eat mashed potatoes, even with good gravy. But the days after that .... Mashed potato pancakes are simply yummy. Am giving you two different versions. The first is for experienced but casual cooks who have a bowl of cold mashed potatoes in … Continue reading Mashed potato pancakes →

A guide to quarantining after traveling out of state

Even tho this is written for California's quarantine rules, all states have added new COVID travel restrictions. Look up the rules in your state -- or simply use these which should satisfy all states' requirements. https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2020-11-27/how-to-quarantine-after-covid-19-travel-during-the-holidays A short guide to quarantining after holiday travel By Jessica Roy Nov. 27, 20207 AM If you traveled over the … Continue reading A guide to quarantining after traveling out of state →

Review of Christmas Chronicles 2`

If you need something lightweight but fun, here's an option. https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/christmas-chronicles-2-netflix-review? Netflix Just Dropped ‘The Christmas Chronicles 2’ & Here’s My Honest Review By Greta Heggeness | Nov. 25, 2020 *Warning: Minor spoilers ahead* Netflix just dropped the highly anticipated movie The Christmas Chronicles 2, which stars Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn as Mr. and Mrs. … Continue reading Review of Christmas Chronicles 2` →

Beautiful jigsaw puzzles for yourself or for gifting

This story refers you to many Instagram posts so you need to click thru. If you love jigsaw puzzles, it will be well worth your while. https://twentytwowords.com/brand-new-starry-wave-jigsaw-is-the-worlds-most-beautiful-puzzle/?

Best password managers

FWIW, I use SplashID. https://www.ubergizmo.com/articles/best-password-managers/ Best Password Managers That You Need to Start Using By Ankush Das, on 11/23/2020 09:27 PST If you are someone who has several online accounts, you need a password manager to ensure the best security. Of course, if you just have a couple of accounts, you can memorize or write … Continue reading Best password managers →

Great British Bake-off contestant rules are tough

This story is fascinating but is, unfortunately, presented as a series of 40 slides detailing the gauntlet that potential contestants need to run to get onto the Great British Bake-Off. I know I wouldn't qualify. https://www.delish.com/restaurants/g33411911/great-british-bake-off-contestant-rules/

Wildlife overpasses work — let’s build more

https://www.thedrive.com/news/37792/cameras-show-utahs-i-80-wildlife-overpass-is-working-now-lets-build-more-of-them Cameras Show Utah's I-80 Wildlife Overpass Is Working. Now Let's Build More of Them Great photos proving that all shapes and sizes of critters use the overpass if you click thru to the article. https://www.thedrive.com/news/37792/cameras-show-utahs-i-80-wildlife-overpass-is-working-now-lets-build-more-of-them More animals in the wild and fewer collisions with motorists. Sounds like a win-win. By Jerry Perez November 24, … Continue reading Wildlife overpasses work — let’s build more →

21 restaurants open in NYC today; no guides this year

If you want to eat out today, click on this to locate 21 restaurants open in NYC. https://ny.eater.com/maps/best-thanksgiving-restaurants-nyc https://ny.eater.com/2020/11/25/21719207/zagat-and-michelin-cancel-2021-new-york-city-restaurant-guides Michelin and Zagat Put Their NYC Restaurant Guides On Hold Until At Least Next Year Neither company plans to publish a 2021 guide for New York City restaurants this year due to the coronavirus pandemic by … Continue reading 21 restaurants open in NYC today; no guides this year →

Skip “Hillbilly Elegy” – a rare Ron Howard flub

Ron Howard is someone whose movies are usually reliably enjoyable without being too horribly fluffy. His adaptation of J.D. Vance's 2016 memoir, however, appears to have dropped the ball. Altho I have not seen the movie (soon to appear on Netflix), these are just a sample of the reviews panning the movie. Surely there's something … Continue reading Skip “Hillbilly Elegy” – a rare Ron Howard flub →