Happy Birthday, Jo Anne!

Happy Birthday, Jo Anne!

Jo Anne with my sister and me

If you're lucky enough to have an aunt like my aunt... then you're just about as lucky as I am! Jo Anne is sort of like aunt, big sister and dear friend all rolled into one. Now how can you beat that? I've written about her in the past.... travel agent and friend to all for many, many years. She can plan THE best trips and yet cannot follow a map. (I inherited that trait!) Jo Anne has the best personality and is loved by all. Today is Jo Anne's birthday... January 11th. She was born in Big Spring, Texas to two wonderful parents and was the darling of two older brothers, one being my father. So send a little good thought to Jo Anne. If you ever met her, she would be just as dear to you! And as Jo Anne says, "That's what makes horse racin'!"

Joining in on the Silver Sunday Blog Party by Gypsy Fish

Jean's Silver Tea Service

"Jean"

I loved my grandmother's tea service as a little girl. My grandmother, whom I called "Jean" (she felt that she was too young to be called 'grandmother'!) gave it to my mother. I borrowed it a couple of times, so my mother was happy to give it to me... knowing that it would be used and enjoyed. I haven't used it as much in the last few years, but I do enjoy having it in my dining room. When I look at it I think of two wonderful women who enjoyed entertaining... my grandmother and my mother.

I just discovered Gypsy Fish tonight! I can't wait to take a little time and explore this wonderful blog. So much to enjoy and learn. Be sure to take a look.

        http://thegypsyfish.blogspot.com/

Beautiful Skin in 2010!

This new skin cleansing "machine"

is not only fun... but it works!

My son and his wife, a dermatologist, gave this neat little machine to me for Christmas. I'm always up for trying something new that is truly beauty related and skin care has always been an interest of mine. Now this device must not be confused with "scrubbing bubbles". I am here to tell you... this works! I have considered my skin care regimen very good,  this handy little device scrubs gently and thoroughly. My skin feels softer than ever!! If you can't find it by Googling, let me know.

"Casuelita" - a refreshing drink from Mexico for Foodie Friday!

"Casuelita"

I wish I could say that we have this name totally correct, but we are 99% sure. We drink these (actually one will do the trick!) in Guadalajara, Mexico. The state of Jalisco produces some of the 

finest tequila... in fact, unless the laws have changed lately, it is the ONLY state that is allowed to produce tequila. 

This beverage is served in a flat type of pottery bowl. Fresh juice from limes, oranges and grapefruit are squeezed into the bowl. A small amount of ice is added. Then pour tequila over the juices and the fruit. Serve with a straw. Muy sabrosa!! (Great taste!!)

Be sure to visit Foodie Friday at

http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/

(I'm probably going to be banned from this site as my recipe is not actually "food"!! ;-) )

Freeze on it's way -- bye-bye citrus??

The citrus in my backyard may be here today, but gone tomorrow. We call it our "organic" crop... and that is because it is totally forgotten... year 'round. Occasionally we'll remember we have it and my husband will bring in a few pieces of fruit to snack on. I'm just not a big citrus eater... unless it's the tangerines. I just do hate to see this fruit threatened by this probable freeze. We'll see....

Eat more honeydew...

Honeydew harvest is well underway in Tecoman, Colima, Mexico. This is one of our farms which is located not far from Manzanillo, Mexico. Some of the honeydew is shipped to Japan (by boat) and most of the rest of it is trucked up to the New York. If by chance you see our Super Starr label... you'll know who is growing it! The harvest season is always exciting for us and will last until April.

So, eat more honeydew!!