Monthly Archives: March 2012

A Dogably PAWfect Day #45 – Pets

Many thanks to Jon [aka DeepBlue] for sending these to me. I wonder what kind of pets my other doggie friends have, next to their humans of course. Just find out by visiting them: Ms Truvy, the Tramp and Sean … Continue reading

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La Cucina #12 – Burgerliscious

Black Bean Burgers Makes 4 servings Prep: 15 minutes Rest: 60 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Shopping List: 450 gr or 1 [16 ounce] can black beans, drained and rinsed ½ green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces ½ onion, … Continue reading

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Mine !!!

My last payment is out the door, finally this unique vase is mine. The maker gave me 10 months time to pay for it, which I did in six, and no interest. It measures 48 by 36 cm or 18.9 x 14.2 … Continue reading

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Best Of Amsterdam – First Quarter

As promissed here’s the list of the first 13 Best Of Amsterdam shops/stores/vendors. The week numbers are the names and addresses of these people. Here’s the PDF: Best of Amsterdam 2012-part01

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Best Of Amsterdam #13 – Liqueurs.

Amsterdam is known for Bols liqueurs, but that’s not our destination. We’re going to “Distilleerderij De Ooievaar” in Driehoekstraat. It’s a bit hidden in the centre of Jordaan area. It’s also one of the last authentic distilleries in the country. At ’both sides of … Continue reading

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A Dogably PAWfect Day #44 – One Of Those Days…

It’s one of those days when nothing looks the same. Not a happy puppy! Maybe they all ate these… Also visit my friends Ms Truvy, the Tramp and Sean @ Just A Jeep Guy, Lucy, Sable and Rick @ Its … Continue reading

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Enjoying The Great Outdoors

Just what I need! A day of sunshine, rising temperatures, wheels, and spare time. Of the last I’ve plenty. After the domestic help is gone around noon, I think I’ll drive some miles through the country side. At the top … Continue reading

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At Last, I Did It

Even without exercise, and sometimes not eating right, I lost another 3.4 kilo or 7.5 pounds in weight. At last I’m under 150 kilo, so now when people ask me how much I lost, I can tell them more than … Continue reading

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La Cucina #11 – Mushrooms

Mushroom Pie Makes 12 servings Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 40 minutes Shopping List: 15 ml or 1 tablespoon olive oil 300 gr or 10 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, chopped 4 slices bacon, chopped 180 ml or ¾ … Continue reading

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