Two Seattle's Best Coffees no longer at Target

I love Seattle's Best Coffee and have tried most of the "Levels". If you're like me, you probably have a favorite (or two). For me, it's Level 1, Level 2, and Hazelnut. But on a recent visit to a Target store in San Jose, I noticed the Level 1 was on clearance for $3.02, so I purchased a bag. I'm not complaining about the price, but I'm disappointed it's no longer available. But, I know I can find my favorite "Levels" at another grocery store.

Fun Party at Bath & Body Works

I love a good party, and though this one didn't offer any food, it made up for it with free gifts. If you receive emails and fliers from Bath & Body Works, you know they've had quite a few "parties" lately where free gifts are given with purchase. I didn't attend the last few but decided to attend the one yesterday at Oak ridge Mall in San Jose. I didn't stay long, but I had fun while I was there. I matched all five of the popular scents correctly in a game and entered my name for a drawing. There's been so many wonderful new scents coming out lately at Bath & Body Works that it's been hard to not buy one (or more). I limited myself to one item and bought a Paris Amour body lotion (and received a shower gel free, plus a free mini body lotion in one of new scents: wild blueberry tulips. Oh, did I mention I got 20% off, too! What a deal.

Quick and Easy Stir-fry

Stir-Fry's a great way to use vegetables you may toss out. My stir-fry dishes are never the same because I like using different vegetables each time. Whatever's in the refrigerator goes in. This time, I had a variety of vegetables: celery, onions, red bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, and fresh ginger. Day-old rice is best, but I often cook the rice in chicken stock about 30 minutes before cooking the vegetables. The end result is always tasty and delicious! You can find this recipe in my cookbook, "Everyday Comfort Foods with Family and Friends", $8.95 available at IUniverse.com, Barnes&Noble.com, and Amazon.com.