After Christmas Bargains

If you're not at some stores first thing in the morning after Christmas, you miss all the good stuff at 50% off! But, you're still able to get some good buys at 50 and even 75% off as the days go by. I'm never looking for anything in particular after Christmas, but I'm always on the look out for some things I could use. And, if it's marked down, that's a bonus. I occasionally shop at Walgreen's throughout the year, but make a point of stopping by after Christmas. I few days ago, I browsed through their leftover Christmas merchandise and purchased two cans each of Glabber Girl baking powder and corn starch at 50% off for only $0.49 cent each! I was completely out of corn starch and low in baking powder, so the timing was great. There were several other items at 50% off, too, but this was all I needed.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to everyone! Thanks again to everyone who purchased my cookbook this year, "Everyday Comfort Foods with Family and Friends." I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it. One friend of mine purchased a copy yesterday and said she can't wait to try some of the recipes. Another person who purchased a copy used my apple pie recipe for Thanksgiving. "Everyday Comfort Foods with Family and Friends" is available at IUniverse.com, Barnes&Noble.com, and Amazon.com for $8.95.

Problems with blog postings!

Hopefully, there won't be any more blog problems for a while. I just downloaded a photo to my last entry. I'll be posting more photos of recipes and good buys I find soon!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you enjoy all the dishes you, your family, and friends have prepared. I baked an apple pie from scratch that turned out wonderful. The recipe's in my cookbook, "Everyday Comfort Foods with Family and Friends." It's available at IUniverse.com, Barnes&Noble.com, and Amazon.com for $8.95.

Beringer White Zinfandel, or Merlot?

I purchased a bottle of Beringer White Merlot yesterday at Smart & Final on sale for $3.99. I also had a $1.00 off coupon (something rarely seen in the coupon section of the Sunday news paper). I've always been a fan of Beringer White Zinfandel and have had White Merlot a few times in the past. Now, I remember why I love it! It's not as sweet as White Zinfandel, but has all the fruity flavor and berry taste as a Merlot. And, it goes well with fish and just about any meat dish. I enjoyed a glass with some spaghetti I made for dinner. I'll try Beringer Chenin Blanc next.

Sale at Macy's

It's Veteran Day, and the malls are open. And, they were crowded when I was there. I browsed in the clearance section at Macy's and found a lovely, colorful skirt for a steal - $10.32, plus an additional 20% off! Yes, I was all smiles over this purchase. I have a tan and a cream-colored blouse I can wear with it, along with two solid black sweaters. With sales throughout the year, Macy's makes it easy to shop, buy, and dress for less.

Comfort Food for dinner

Today, I fixed one of my favorite comfort foods, Red Beans with Smoked Turkey, Sausage, and Rice. Yes, corn bread goes great with this dish, but I decided I wanted a baked sweet potato today. Instead of baking the sweet potatoes, slices them, and baking them again with a syrup mixture, I just baked them and added a little margarine on top. And, they were delicious. You can find both of these recipes in my cookbook, "Everyday Comfort Foods with Family and Friends." It's available for $8.95 at IUniverse.com, Barnes & Noble.com, and Amazon.com. They make great gifts for the holidays!