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The Quiet Man’s Ireland, Day 1:

Posted on October 11, 2013 by oltimetv

October 12, 2013   Happy to find the Inisfree of my cinematic dreams, including CO-han’s The Quiet Man’s Ireland, Day 1:  Many years ago, while living in Texas, I met a young man who had recently moved there from Ireland … Continue reading →

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Irish Gold, Part 2

Posted on October 5, 2013 by oltimetv

October 5, 2013 Irish Gold, Part 2  Having chosen to visit Cong/Quiet Man territory, and Killarney, (Thanks to John Wayne and Bing Crosby’s influence.) in Ireland, I felt it only fair that my hubby choose one Irish destination, as well.  … Continue reading →

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Irish Gold, Part 1

Posted on October 1, 2013 by oltimetv

September 30, 2013 Irish Gold, Part 1 I loved being in Cong! What do John Wayne and Bing Crosby have in common? True, they were both actors from the same era, but, more importantly, for me they determined where I/we … Continue reading →

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Mall of America, Mickey’s Diner and Other Midwestern Sites of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Posted on September 9, 2013 by oltimetv

September 8, 2013 I had two requests when visiting my daughter in Minneapolis over Labor Day weekend. In addition to visiting with my daughter and her husband, 1. I wanted to visit the massive Mall of America. 2. I wanted … Continue reading →

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Viva la (Alsace) France!

Posted on August 18, 2013 by oltimetv

August 18, 2013 Viva la (Alsace) France!   Viva la France! The Alsace region of France*, that is; a region deeply steeped in German tradition. In fact, bordering on Germany, this area has actually been part of Germany at times … Continue reading →

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Touring with Swiss Miss/Mrs.

Posted on August 13, 2013 by oltimetv

August 13, 2013 Touring with Swiss Miss Mrs.   Ya gotta love Switzerland! The beautiful Swiss Alps dominate the landscape while music box/cuckoo clock shaped houses dot the neat as a pin, unlittered scenery. And of course, there is the … Continue reading →

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Time to make some Caramel Corn!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by oltimetv

July 31, 2013 Note-For an updated version of this recipe, please go here. (Added October 2020) Yummy Microwave Caramel Corn 2-3 qts. popped popcorn (That is a bit less than a popper full of what my popcorn popper makes) 1 clean … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Really Cooks!

Posted on July 27, 2013 by oltimetv

July 27, 2013 Walt Disney World Really Cooks! Photo of me in front of the Brown Derby Restaurant in Walt Disney World, taken this March. Love this restaurant! (I recommend the large Cobb Salad and Grapefruit Cake) And I got … Continue reading →

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Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars

Posted on July 23, 2013 by oltimetv

July 21, 2013 Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars I have been a recipe collector for as long as I can remember. From bringing home recipe cards of foreign dishes courtesy of Vacation Bible School, to buying my first cookbook, “Peanuts … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Dick Van Dyke!

Posted on July 13, 2013 by oltimetv

July 13, 2013 It was the summer of 1970. I was twelve. As I had done every previous summer, I was spending a week with my maternal grandparents in the country. As much as I loved the wide-open space and … Continue reading →

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