Erin's Perspective

Talk about lazy blogging….
1. Turmeric.  (I am so sorry to a few of my friends who are probably getting sick of hearing me talk about turmeric.)  It’s an acquired taste because it is very strong but has so many health benefits—I’ve been putting it in everything I eat!  If you’re interested, go here for a [...]

I used to LOVE grocery shopping….seriously. They say that grocery stores are designed to suck you in and hypnotize you into staying longer because the longer you stay, the more money you spend. AMEN! I used to enjoy strolling up and down the isles in a daze. I probably made almost [...]

I found a fun idea in a recipe and modified it. This recipe suggested making baby caramel apples by using the melon baller thingy (is there an official name for that?) and toothpicks then dipping them in caramel or melted chocolate. Instead we made “sand” out of nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon all [...]

Okay so I guess I’m feeling like I need to post something so you know I’m still here. Here are a few random things…I don’t really know why. But that’s the thing with random things.

After school some moms sell food….mostly candy and junk but also these delicious mangos, already peeled and on a [...]

Yes, this is a picture of my sweet baby but if you look close you can see my ring. This ring has a great story behind it.
My grandma gave it to me on my 16th birthday and my grandpa had given it to her on HER 16th birthday. AND, it is our birthstone [...]

I use to joke with a friend of mine about him being a tea snob.  I knew I was on my way to being one also after he and his wife got me started on Montana Tea & Spice Trading Company teas. I recently informed them that I am now officially a tea snob [...]

1. The words “Natural” or “Organic”
Seriously—those words are like magnets. If one catches my eye I must stop and read. And if I’m in Whole Foods Market….whoa! Sensory overload!

My Dear Aunt Patty made an interesting observation a few years ago. Here’s how our conversation went: