by Flora Caputo | Nov 27, 2009 | Motherhood, Uncategorized
I had the pleasure of being invited to a wine and cheese private party at a wonderful boutique called “Hot Mamma”. Now, if you have read my previous posts, you know that I am a bargain shopper-Target and thrift stores have been my MO this year. I was...
by Flora Caputo | Nov 26, 2009 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Many of you are preparing for Thanksgiving this evening. I have talked to a few people who were very nervous about the turkey roasting. If you are lacking a recipe, my standby recipe at my website is a popular one with many of my friends. I have some overall tips for...
by Flora Caputo | Nov 23, 2009 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized
One of the things I have rediscovered over the past year is the value of the public library. I always loved the library when I was young, but I never thought about frequenting it as an adult. This past summer, I had to meet my daughter’s tutor there for one hour...
by Flora Caputo | Nov 18, 2009 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I wrote in a post this past late summer about preparing to start the “11 kinds of Christmas cookie” process this fall https://urbandomesticdiva.com/cooking-how-i-manage-my-holiday-cookie-baking-extravaganza/The key to succeeding in my insanity is the use...
by Flora Caputo | Nov 16, 2009 | Gardening, Uncategorized
I wrote a previous post about fall pruning https://urbandomesticdiva.com/gardening-fall-brings-this-question-what-to-cut-back-what-to-leave-alone/. I provided a list that I use to know what is good to cut back and what not. I have included here a few pictures here to...
by Flora Caputo | Nov 16, 2009 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Many families have buttered noodles or mac & cheese as the old “Crap- I need to make something for dinner and I haven’t gone gorcery shopping in two weeks!” solution. When I have that panic attack, I make the Italian standby, Linguini Aglio Oglio...
