Author: Debikay

So Tasty! Cabbage – 1/2 Head, chopped 1 Medium Apple – peeled, cored and chopped 1 Cup Apple Juice 2 Tbsp Butter 1 tsp Ground Cloves 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon Pinch of Nutmeg Garlic Powder – a generous sprinkle 1 Ring of Smoked Sausage – sliced Cook the apple and cabbage in water until almost soft… Continue reading Cabbage and Apples with Smoked Sausage

Crockpot Edition – Very juicy Some of the pre-seasoned tenderloins are okay, however, the Hickory-flavored one, wasn’t. For the most authentic flavor, use a tenderloin that is not pre-seasoned. The Terriyaki Sauce is extremely quick and easy to make and is so delicious, you won’t ever want to buy it pre-made, again. Also notice, this… Continue reading Pineapple Pulled-Pork Tenderloin

For roughly 15 years of my career, I was lucky enough to have an office that was a ten-minute drive from Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Because I was an independent contractor, I was able to make my own schedule so whenever I could get away from the office, I would head to… Continue reading The Best Hike in the World

If you haven’t been to Mackinac Island, Michigan (pronounced Mackinaw), you may not be aware that you cannot have or drive a vehicle there (unless you are a utility worker, EMT or part of the Volunteer Fire Dept). Transportation is by taxi (horse), your feet, or bicycle. Also, you can rent a horse or buggy.… Continue reading Horse Ride Mackinac Island

Disneyland in Anaheim, California is just an afternoon’s drive away from where I live and yet I only make it there once every 5 years, or so. (I fly to Walt Disney World about once a year.) Currently, you must purchase tickets to the parks and make a reservation for the park you want to… Continue reading The Scariest Rides at Disneyland

This is, of course, not every single place you can take your dog on Lake Michigan. Our favorite place to take our dog was a tiny, non-publicized parking(?) area north of Two Rivers at the end of a town Road. It was our dog’s favorite place to go and he recognized where he was headed… Continue reading Dog Beaches on Lake Michigan

State College, PA is a beautiful city located about an hour and 45 minutes northwest of the Appalachian Trail. It is the home of Penn State University and many beautiful parks and walking trails. Because State College is in the Appalachian Mountains, there are too many hiking trails to list in a blog. The below-named… Continue reading Hiking in State College

Don’t make these mistakes I have moved to Sun City twice. Here are some of the mistakes, either I made or, I am afraid, others have made. -Postponing your transformation. Sun City is an Active Adult Community. Don’t wait until you move to start your healthy living. Trying to start a physical body change while… Continue reading Moving to Sun City in Arizona

If you’ve run out of salad dressing and need to pull something together out of your refrigerator and pantry, it actually is very easy and may be more delicious than store-bought! Give these three ideas a try. French Dressing 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Oil 1 Cup Ketchup 1/2 Cup Vinegar Onion – 1/2 (that’s… Continue reading Grandma’s Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes in a Pinch – French, Orange, Ranch