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Quick Bread, Quick And Easy, No Oven Required

I like to eat cereals, perhaps too much, and sometimes think of buying a bread machine. I don't buy it because I don't think I'll use it very often but homemade bread is always healthier than supermarket bread.

Mira, on 05/28/2015

Quiche, Crust less, Quick and Easy, No Oven Required

I should do quiches more often. This recipe is a good idea.

Mira, on 05/28/2015

Music Book Review: Venetian Curiosities by Donna Leon, Baroque Era Title #2 With Vivaldi Concerti CD

All three of Donna Leon's book+CD combos impress me with the information which she shares and the selections which she makes for musical and textual themes. For example, Handel's Bestiary lists animals referenced in the composer's music and ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 05/28/2015

Music Book Review: Handel's Bestiary by Donna Leon, With CD of 12 Arias, as Baroque Era Title #1

Yes, me too, I like the idea of looking for animals (and plants) mentioned in music, of which probably one of the best known examples of fauna set to music notes is "The Magic Flute." Since I know Italian and Italy, I tend to make efforts to ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 05/28/2015

Film Review: The Pilot Episode to The Mentalist

Yes, it's a well-acted, well-written series which ended in February 2015. The final, seventh season in fact is already available on DVD since the series has quite a fan base. Simon Baker not only provides compelling interpretations of an ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 05/28/2015

Anglesey: Wales' largest island

You mention the size of Britain's coastline. The first man to walk the whole British coast worked the length at over 7000 miles; and the coast of Anglesey alone is 125 miles round. I thought that it would take three days to walk it, but I think ...

frankbeswick, on 05/28/2015

Stewart, Sting, Andy and Henry: The Police Autobiographies

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Mira, on 05/28/2015

Affordable Italy: 6 Tips for Traveling on a Budget

I shared it on StumbleUpon. This is a really useful article!

Mira, on 05/28/2015

Anglesey: Wales' largest island

That is great news, and it's nice that one of your kids has settled down close-by. That way you will get to see a lot of their child/ren. :)

Mira, on 05/28/2015

Anglesey: Wales' largest island

Thanks Mira. There was once some talk in the family that Maureen and I might retire there, and I would like to. But soon we will have a grandchild here in Manchester and Maureen is still working, so it is not likely to happen, at least for a ...

frankbeswick, on 05/28/2015

Anglesey: Wales' largest island

Having so much coastline has its perks. You created a nice picture of Anglesey.

Mira, on 05/28/2015

Stay in Salerno: A Wonderful City in Southern Italy

Salerno is the kind of Italian city and region that I would like to visit, Nicole. Less frequented and perhaps like the larger cities used to be. Apart from visiting the churches, museums and galleries, I would enjoy strolling through the ...

DavidPaulWagner, on 05/27/2015

So-Called Gender Reveal Parties? They Aren't Actually About Gender

I'm not sure I'm much of a fan of these things ... I pretty much agree with those who say there's a definite narcissistic element to them.

CruiseReady, on 05/27/2015

The Sunken Gardens of St. Petersburg Florida

As a Floridian, I am a bit embarrassed to admit I've never been there. But can bet it's on my list now! Thanks for reminding me of this little spotl

CruiseReady, on 05/27/2015

National Bubba Day | How To Celebrate This June 2nd Holiday

I lived in the south for a lot of years. Everyone called everyone Bubba it seemed. Fun article.

dustytoes, on 05/27/2015