tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32339550332191255642024-03-18T15:58:56.031-04:00The Comforts of HomeHome...Garden...Food...InspirationPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comBlogger1096125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-18879162299859047812016-07-18T15:55:00.000-04:002016-07-18T17:00:05.626-04:00Simple Things<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have found as time goes on, I really appreciate the simple things in life. Those little things that we take for granted. For example.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. The first cup of coffee (or tea or juice) in the morning. Do you savor yours or do you drink it down while watching TV or getting ready in the morning?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Dining al fresco.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Clean sheets. You know that feeling when you change the sheets on your bed and the bed is made up perfectly?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. How fresh it smells after a summer rain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. The first strawberry or peach of the season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. The first cool fall day that you can wear your favorite sweater and comfy jeans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Where is all of this leading? I am in the process of changing my blog name to better reflect where I am in my life right now. I hope to share many of the simple things, from DIY's to easy decorating, from easy gardening to cooking simple healthy recipes and more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The name of my new blog is going to be called <b><i>Enjoying The Simple Things</i></b>. I am also moving over to Wordpress. The wonderful person that is doing this for me will also migrate all of my Comforts of Home posts etc to my new blog. I will let you all know when it is up and running.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Until then, enjoy the simple things in your life!</span></div>
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</span>Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-10932819749416825562016-07-14T13:52:00.002-04:002016-07-14T13:52:32.980-04:00Here vs There<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Want to know another reason we want to move back to NC and the mountains?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are the current temperatures in Greenville SC, vs Hendersonville, NC.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, where I live now in Greenville, SC.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And next, Hendersonville, NC the area we are heading back too when we sell this house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, the funny thing is that these two cities are just an hour away from each other. But Hendersonville is in the mountains.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have had a few showings, but no offers yet. Keep sending those selling vibes this way!</span></div>
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Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-6736299884645454452016-07-05T09:41:00.003-04:002016-07-05T09:41:58.728-04:00When Life Hands You Basil<span style="font-size: large;"></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Though I only have a container garden for my herbs, my basil is getting out of control. So what do you do when Life Hands You Basil?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make pesto of course!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remove from processor and place in a bowl. Mix in the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place in ice cube trays to freeze. When frozen, pop out of ice cube trays and store in a zip bag in the freezer! You will thank me this winter, when you can have fresh pesto for your soups and pastas!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups packed fresh basil leaves</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">about 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place the first 5 ingredients in food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running slowing add enough olive oil to form a smooth and thick consistency. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Place in ice cube trays, freeze and then remove from trays and place in a zip bag and store in the freezer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a little blast from the past. Some of you might remember that I use to create mosaics several years ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love this one, because of the red, white and blue!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy 4th weekend!</span></div>
Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-26960273174326384262016-06-28T13:46:00.004-04:002016-06-28T13:46:53.462-04:00Replacement Flowers<div align="center" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">About this time of the year in the south, it is time to replace the flowers in the urn by the front door. They had been here since April and were looking pretty scraggly. We have been having temperatures in the 90's for quite some time. My front porch faces west and gets the hot afternoon sun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And speaking of selling the house....We spent the first two weeks trying a for sale by owner and did not get much interest. So we listed with a realtor and it went on the MLS this past Saturday. Funny how the lock box and pad behind it match the colors of my flowers :-).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The skin care line is made with naturally based ingredients and cruelty free. Some of the ingredients include Aloe Vera, Apricot Kernel Oil, Argan Oil, Beeswax, Caffeine, Charcoal, Coconut Oil, Honey, Lavender and more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sherri sent me a couple of samples and I had so much fun trying them out. The have such wonderful scents! If you are interested in this line of products, go <a href="https://www.perfectlyposh.com/cherylmcdermitt/" target="_blank">here</a> and you can learn more about them and even place an order if you want!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for the samples Sherri! I had fun playing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Turns out this wasn't our forever home. We love the city of Greenville, SC. It is beautiful and vibrant. But the area of Greenville is huge and crowded. We have learned a lesson here. Actually a few of lessons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. We are not big city people. We prefer small charming towns. Ideally about an hour from a big city, so if we do want head to a play or something we can plan it out. That would be a once a year type thing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. We really love the mountains and the beautiful views we have had in out last several homes and miss them a lot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. We are not subdivision people. In the community we live now, part of the HOA fees cover lawn and shrub maintenance. That means we don't have to mow the lawn, but also means I can't plant a veggie garden. The lawn is really not ours. Plus we are too close to our neighbors. There is no sense of privacy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is really a lovely home and neighborhood. Just not for us. So keep you fingers crossed and send good house sale vibes my way. We are on another adventure!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You know how sometimes when you watch House Hunters and the people walk through an empty house and can't figure out why a chandelier is hanging so low? They don't get that it is a dining room, because the table is missing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, what do you think they would do if they walked into this bedroom set up like a pantry?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's say you are going to put your house on the market and you have totally turned a bedroom into something other than a bedroom. How do you turn it back into a bedroom with out buying a bed?????</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is how to fix that! Create a faux bed. First pack all of the stuff up in that room into boxes. Make sure you get all the same size boxes, because they are going to be your "bed frame".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Throw a quilt on top and a couple of pillows and there you have it. A bedroom! Without spending a dime.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now why in the world would I need to turn my butlers pantry into a bedroom? For all of the buyers that might need to see that it is actually a bedroom and not a pantry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know I have been absent for a couple of weeks. Crazy stuff or not enough stuff going on right now to blog about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did go to the local farmers market a couple of weeks ago and I came home with some spring onions and found a great recipe for the grill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Grilled asparagus and spring onions. It has a wonderful lemon dressing. The recipe is from Bon Appetit. You can find it <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/grilled-asparagus-and-spring-onions-with-lemon-dressing" target="_blank">here </a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This past weekend we took a little picnic to the Biltmore Estate. I forgot to take pictures of the actual picnic, but I did get some shots of the lovely setting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With the back side of the Biltmore House in the background we had our picnic on the edge of a small lake.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is a favorite spot of ours at the Biltmore Estate. The lake usually has geese and or ducks swimming lazily around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After the picnic we went to the azalea gardens at Biltmore Estate. The azaleas were just past their peak in blooming, but still very pretty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From there, we walked up to the walled garden area of Biltmore. You can see the top of the house in the picture below, the rest of the house is hidden by the trees.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a wonderful day. Have you gone on a picnic yet this spring?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have another treat for you. This time it is someone very near and dear to my heart. I would like you to meet my niece Kelly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kelly and I have a lot in common when it comes to home decor, so I know you will enjoy these pictures I am sharing. You will see in her comment below that she mentions I inspire her. But if truth be told, she inspires me just as much if not more in her unshakable belief, her strength and her love and dedication to her family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So without further ado, meet Kelly</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1462813206585_1974" style="font-family: 'Underwood Champion';"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Hi! I’m Kelly and I am very excited to be here! I have been a long time follower of Penny’s blog and she inspires me time and time again. Her living spaces, food dishes and art showcase her talent to create beauty in all facets of life! I hope as her niece I have inherited a bit of her ability to pay attention to the details. Whether planning an event or styling a home; paying attention to the details can make all the difference. </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you enjoy this pictures of Kelly's home. Kelly is an event planner and loves to help others redecorate their homes. To find out more about her, you can check out her website, <a href="http://kellylathrop.com./">Kellylathrop.com.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you Kelly for letting me share some of your home! Love you, Aunt Penny.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I planted my potager (only mine is a mini container garden) a few weeks ago. The tomato plant is in this pretty cobalt blue pot I have had for many years. The rest of the garden is just herbs and potted in what ever I had that worked.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a old tool tote that I have had for years. It has my parsley and thyme in it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A light weight pot has my basil in it. Little red ceramic pots have a rosemary plant and my chives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The glazed cobalt blue pot is a favorite of mine. We lost the matching tray a couple of winters ago, because I left it out and it crumbled in the weather.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of cobalt blue pots, if you want to see a beautiful porch setting with several of these blue pots go visit my friend Shirley at <a href="http://www.housepitalitydesigns.com/2016/05/02/a-spring-porch-and-a-fountain/" target="_blank">Hospitality Designs</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And yes...my tomato plant has 6 tomatoes on it already!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As for the blue bird part of this post. The babies have left the nest, but they keep coming back to check out the bird house. I got a couple of good shots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know it was not that long ago, I posted about creating a spring wreath for the front door. It was a grapevine wreath with yellow tulips.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, the weather is feeling more like summer and less like spring here. In fact it is 87 degrees out right now as I type this. I purchased some geraniums and petunias for my front pots. They are red and blue and white. I will keep that color scheme all summer until after labor day, even if I have to replace the plants. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See how the yellow tulip wreath looked really out of place with all of the red, white and blue going on in the picture above? So off to the craft store I went and bought some more silk flowers in red and blue.</span></div>
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Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-44569424928362752772016-04-25T13:47:00.001-04:002016-04-25T15:00:13.027-04:00Boy Do I Have A Treat For You!<div align="center">
<span style="font-size: large;">About a week ago I opened my e-mail and was pleasantly surprised to read an email from a woman named Susan who lives in France!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She mentioned that she had followed my blog for a while and felt we shared a belief of enjoying the simpler things in life.</span></div>
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<em>"This is my story about real life in France and all that inspires me – a little bit of escapism for the reader, peppered with some personal anecdotes.</em><br />
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<em>I live in a small village in the Charente Maritime in South West France with my husband and our five children. I write about what I see around me. I mix with the locals and I love nothing more than to listen to their stories and understand their culture; their unique way of doing things. I write about life as it is happening; I interview local people, I visit local landmarks, local markets, cities and villages and share with you the real authentic French lifestyle."</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so glad she reached out to me. It gave me a chance to visit her lovely blog and enjoy her posts about her life in France. Susan and her family are from Britain but have traveled and lived in many places. Enjoy some pictures from Susan's blog.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know you will really enjoy Susan's blog, <a href="https://ourfrenchoasis.com/" target="_blank">Our French Oasis</a>. You will find stunning photography and wonderful stories of the area of France they live in and the people they meet there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So head on over and say Hi and let her know that I sent you. You can find her blog <a href="https://ourfrenchoasis.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-88764624851976446302016-04-22T09:20:00.003-04:002016-04-22T09:20:41.992-04:00In The Still of The Night<div align="center">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remember the song, In The Still of The Night, sung by the Five Satins?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> You might not, depending on your age. It was from 1956. Now I was only 3 years old when it came out, but I have heard it all of my life. I have always loved the song.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the grocery store yesterday, a young man, probably 19 years old was bagging my groceries. He started singing In The Still Of The Night. He had a wonderful voice. I told him he was too young to even know that song.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">His answer? "I have an old soul." You know what? I think he did. And he made my day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the still of the early night, last night I sat on my back patio watching the full moon rise. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As promised, a simple easy peasy strawberry freezer jam recipe!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Strawberries are in season here in SC. I made some freezer jam this weekend.</span></div>
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Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-82776139509018433062016-04-14T09:41:00.000-04:002016-04-15T08:14:27.382-04:00Spring Ritual<div align="center">
<span style="font-size: large;">Every spring, my friend Penny from <a href="http://lakelurecottagekitchen.com/" target="_blank">Lake Lure Cottage Kitchen</a> comes back from her winter home. I always look forward to our first get together each spring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We usually head to a favorite dining spot in Asheville called <a href="http://www.figbistro.com/" target="_blank">Fig Bistro.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The other Penny on the left, me on the right.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Penny had a wonderful chicken schnitzel on a bed of white beans, andouille sausage, arugula and a pepper coulis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After lunch we wandered around and shopped in Biltmore Village. They have the most beautiful flower filled planters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was so good to see Penny again. We are looking forward to getting together again soon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you want to know how we met (through blogging) the first time in 2009, you can check out this <a href="http://thecomfortsofhome.blogspot.com/2009/06/tale-of-two-pennys.html" target="_blank">post</a>.</span></div>
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Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-38006544231674636442016-04-05T09:52:00.000-04:002016-04-05T16:11:06.914-04:00Spring Mantel<div align="center">
<span style="font-size: large;">I know some of you have been hit with another snow storm and I am so sorry! I hope it melts soon and spring hurries back for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have been having wonderful spring weather here in South Carolina. I spent some time removing the winter lanterns off the mantel and added a little spring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added a couple of vintage red leather covered books to add some height, along with a birds nest.</span></div>
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Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-32419983095498786312016-04-01T15:54:00.003-04:002016-04-01T15:54:45.509-04:00Fresh Asparagus Salad<div align="center">
<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite times of the year is when fresh asparagus is in season! It taste so much better when it is fresh and local.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was watching Extra Virgin Americana on the cooking channel the other day and Gabriele made a fresh asparagus salad. It sounded wonderful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The dressing was made with grapefruit juice. Since grapefruit juice does not react well to certain medications, I decided to modify it using fresh orange juice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 pound thick stemmed asparagus cleaned and trimmed</span></div>
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Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233955033219125564.post-26063120483550032342016-03-28T10:45:00.004-04:002016-03-28T10:45:34.255-04:00Don't You Just Love It When?<div align="center">
<span style="font-size: large;">Don't you just love it when the vase of tulips that originally stood straight and tall, when first brought home from the store starts to open and get all floppy?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I recently picked up a cook book that is vegetarian. I have been looking for ways to be more creative with my vegetables and this book called The Forest Feast by Erin Gleeson fit the bill. Now obviously I am not vegetarian, otherwise there would not be grilled chicken on my salad! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 beets</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons Orange Zest</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remove stems and roots from fresh beets. I wear disposable kitchen gloves when I work with beets. Toss the beets in olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil. Roast at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until tender. Let them cool. Peel them, either with a paring knife or just using your fingers (with gloves on).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blend one beet with 3 cups of water in a blender. Soak 4 hard boiled, peeled eggs in the beet water for 1 hour in the fridge to color them. Then slice eggs in half.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Serve beets with eggs over a baby greens lettuce. Top with dressing, pistashios and chicken, if desired.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love spring! Everything renewing....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mr. and Mrs. Bluebird are nesting in our birdhouse out back. I haven't been able to get a shot of her, but he has been busy helping with the nest and keeping watch over her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While in Naples, Florida last year, I saw some beautiful flowering planters and thought I could share some with you for some spring inspiration and spring dreaming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The picture below is obviously not flowers, but I thought this statue was beautiful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have no tulips or daffodils in my garden, so I am making my own spring!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I already had the burlap bow and the grapevine wreath. I picked up two bunches of faux tulips at the hobby store. I cut the stems off the main branch and just poked them into the grapevine wreath.</span></div>
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