Here’s a couple of new posts on the Amoores blogs:

New recipe on the food blog: Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes Soup with Mushrooms

Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes Soup with Mushrooms

This is another use-up-the-leftovers innovation otherwise known as everything-but-the-kitchen-sink soup in our house. A few weeks ago, I made meatloaf. I love meatloaf! Especially when it is paired with mashed potatoes, gravy and green peas! It is comfort food for me, taking me back to school days and cafeteria lunches. Yes, I  actually didn’t mind them! My children, on the other hand,  will not eat in any of their school’s cafeterias. Go figure! Their dad also has … Read entire article »

New book review: The Roots of Betrayal by James Forrester

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Google Glasses

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Google Glasses is the new gadget being talked about in tech circles and although I am usually not one to keep up with what’s the latest in technology, I must admit that it intrigues me. What caught my attention is its ability to take photos or videos and immediately post it to social networking sites like facebook or twitter.

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let me eat lunch

“As God is my witness, I will never go hungry again!” so said Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind.

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Our old neighborhood is gaining some new residents as some of the houses are turned over to much younger neighbors. The great thing about having young, new homeowners is that they are all gungho about revamping their homes and surroundings. Unfortunately, this stately old tree was a casualty of new owners and new home insurance requirements.

If you’re a new homeowner, here’s a few more tips you may not have been aware of:

Beyond paying bills and feeling proud of your new status, there are other responsibilities for first-time homeowners. You’ll want to get to know your neighbors – not only do they make decent friends but they can be good look-out sources while you are on vacation. You’ll want to catalog all of your belongings – yep, I said all – for insurance purposes in case of fire, flood or burglary. See what I mean by good tips? If you are new to the home-owning club, here are five skills we know you’ll need:

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