This blog is the second in a series that I wanted to write to bring attention to the wonderful black bears that I am privileged to observe. Black bears often follow the game trails, deer tracks, and we have clear game trails that flow around our house. If you haven’t watched the videos in my […]
I’ve said many times that I’ve always loved bears. As a child, I had more teddy bears than other toys, but it wasn’t until we arrived in Arnold that I had real-life up close and personal contact with a black bear. I have some fantastic recent videos to share with you. Note: all of these
Field Camera #1: Field cameras are motion activated. It is not apparent what activated the camera in this picture, but this photo is a perfect example of the simplicity of the location. You probably wouldn’t be too impressed the first time you visited my research site. The site is not “off the grid” but definitely
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I don’t know about you, but it always seems like fruits and vegetables become overly ripe before I can use them completely, so I start looking for recipes. Because it’s been so hot in my area, I’ve been looking for recipes that were cold and comforting and delicious. I found one! B and L’s Strawberry
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Deer Migration The other morning I heard on the news that travelers to the Sierras should expect traffic delays along Highway 4 due to deer migration. WHAT???? How exciting is that? It made me want to jump in my car and drive up there to experience the migration. The spring migration occurs during April and
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Reviewing my remote cameras, I realized that one morning I was visited once again by an extraordinarily beautiful bear. The cinnamon-colored bear returned and was feasting on the berries in front of our house. I believe this is a male bear because of his size and his solitary behavior. The berries must be delicious! The
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I married into an Italian family with wonderful traditions and great cooks. Their meals consisted of specific recipes, specific ingredients, and specific cooking techniques. And though potato salad is not a typical Italian dish, my husband’s mother and sister made the best in the world! So only recently did I decide to attempt it. I
I think my favorite cuisine is Italian and in a close second is Mexican. One of my favorite Mexican dishes is the tostada. I want to share a Tostada HELLO FRESH recipe with you, which I will top off with the guacamole dip I made. The HELLO FRESH recipe is Beef and Cheese Tostadas with
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I may be a lifelong cook, but I am no chef. I said I would share with you recipes that I discovered and thought were terrific, and here’s another one. Guacamole Recipe 4 medium ripe avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and cut up. 3 large green onions cut up. 2/3 of a cup of diced tomatoes
Food has magical qualities as well as nutritional! Food feeds our body and our emotions, and it brings us together. Getting together for meals seems to open avenues to reconnect that aren’t always available. There seem to be cooking shows galore, and everybody is posting on social media pictures of something they prepared or are
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