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Enjoying the delights at Mocha Mountain, Walhalla, South Carolina

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My lovely cousin, Amy, drove down from North Carolina to spend the weekend with me in Upstate, South Carolina. We kicked things off with a wonderful and spectacular lunch at Mocha Mountain in downtown Walhalla, South Carolina. It is just a few blocks up the street from the historical St. Johns Lutheran Church (worth checking out!)

While we waited for our lunch to be served, Amy shopped the boutique within. It hosted a lovely assortment of handmade goods. These ranged from goat milk soaps to yeti items and more. Amy purchased a little souvenir treat for herself while there and I snapped some photos. I found Yeti–a mural of him anyway! Why is that we assume Yeti is a dude and the Loch Ness Monster a cool chick? Wonders never cease but I digress!

I ordered the Mountain Club. I had avocado added. I chose rye bread with homemade potato salad on the side. It was absolutely delicious. If my stomach would have allowed, I would have eaten two of them, it was that good! Amy also chose the club. She enjoyed it on white bread with mayo added. She scarfed it down with a side of chips. She ordered a caramel latte and I had the London Fog, both amazing beverages. You can choose a real, ceramic mug or a to-go mug. This is a great feature because I prefer a real mug. Mocha Mountain is the only place in this region that serves a London Fog. It is one of my absolute most favorite hot beverages. It really added the dazzle in our dining adventures!

After lunch, we felt full. We headed to Station Cove Waterfalls, which is about a 10-minute drive up Highway 11. The adventures continue!

Beautiful Outdoor art, Welcoming us to Walhalla, SC
We played a large game board of tic-tac-toe
A wall mural inside Mocha Mountain. We found yeti!
Mocha Mountain hosts a small shopping area of an assorted amount of handmade goodies
Drinking a London Fog at Mocha Mountain
Our specialty lunch–I had the mountain club, add avocado on rye!
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Citrus-Shroom Herbed Tiliapia Complete Lunch-Dinner (and Diabetic Friendly!)

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I have adult onset Type II diabetes (non insulin dependent!) and cooking at home often helps me keep my blood sugar in check–and eat healthier. I am not a dietitian or a nutritionist but I do like to cook healthy–enjoy!No one would suspect that it’s diabetic friendly!

Serves 2

4 pieces of frozen tilapia fillets

2 tablespoons lemon Juice (from the bottle is great!)

1 tablespoon butter

1 tsp minced garlic (I use the jar stuff)

1 tsp of dried basil

a couple of shakes of Tony Satcherehs

2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded (I used the peeler to just shred it!)

1 medium green bell pepper, pith and seeds removed, cut into spears/strips

1 small container fresh mushrooms, sliced (stems and all)

Put all the stuff into a medium/large semi deep skillet, turn on medium-low heat and simmer together until fish is cooked and the veggies are al-dente.

In a small pot, put 2 cups of water and 1 cup of plain quinoa with salt and pepper-cook this on medium heat for 15 minutes, stir periodically and let rest (turn off heat) to let finish cooking

Plate up the fish and veggies on top of the quinoa or side by side, as in the photo. Pairs really nicely with Chamomile tea or Cinnamon Apple Tea–Enjoy! .

Tilipia Fillets, cook from frozen (Alid’s has great frozen Tiliapia!)
Add all the ingredients, cover and cook
Plate up the food and enjoy!

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Collection of 21 Oil Paintings–Make me an Offer! Free shipping–secure buying via eBay!

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There are many paintings, all crafted and painted by me, Anna Potthoff. I am selling 21 of them as an assorted lot–make me an offer! I am Spring Cleaning my Studio and need to make some room! Free shipping to the United States but can ship them world wide for a small additional shipping fee. Here are the 21 original, one of a kind paintings included in the lot–various sizes from 8″x10″ to 24×30″—some are framed, other are not but all are ready to hang and be on display in a gallery, library, office, home or given as gifts!

The link to my eBay is here! Or click on the link below! Happy Shopping

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I am an American Artist currently living in upstate South Carolina and am seeking to create more beauty in the world and help clear out some of my studio. The dream is help promote my small business and other small business–neighbors supporting neighbors.

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One of a kind Oil Paintings–American Artist Anna Potthoff available for purchase–with free shipping to USA (nominal shipping fee for worldwide delivery!)

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So many stories to tell in each painting–everyone comes with free shipping the addresses in the USA–but can be shipped world wide with nominal shipping fee.

Each painting is hand-painted and ready to hang–some are framed, others are not but can be hung unframed–and have the ability to be framed if you choose!

Happy Shopping! Click Here to purchase on my eBay store!

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Meat Free Friday–Celebrating Lent Recipe

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Here’s a simple easy (and cheap!) recipe!

Ingredients

1 can pinto beans (don’t drain!)

1/2 a bell pepper (any color)

a hand full of grape tomatoes, quartered

1 tsp of Cajun season

Sour Cream for topping

Combine the beans, cajun seasoning and vegetables into a small pot, simmer for 8 minutes on medium, serve with tortillas and a dollop of sour cream on top. Feeds 2.

PIntos beans, sour cream, Cajun seasoning, half a bell pepper, cherry tomatoes
Top with sour cream
Simmer on medium heat
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Simple Supper–less than 20 minutes to feed the family or yourself a couple of meals.

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Spring Break is over and we’re back to the grindstone! One method of saving money for your next adventure is to make affordable, cheap meals at home. While I am a huge fan of Aldi’s low prices, deals can be found just about anywhere! This meal out would easily cost $12-15 per person–but I made 3-4 portions (depending on how hungry each person is!) for under $6, total! I pack the extra portions as meal prep for lunches at work.

Ingredients:

3 chicken breast tenders (Aldi’s, $8.99 for the big bag, so about $1.99 used)

1 bag of California Blend Frozen Vegetables (Aldi, $1.89)

A splash of lemon juice (I used the bottle, $0.20)

2 Teaspoons of Herb Mix (Dollar Tree, $1.25, Used $0.20 roughly)

1 tablespoon of Olive Oil ($0.50)

Saute the chicken tenders in the olive oil until almost done, diced it up or shred it, return to pan, add the bag of frozen vegetables and spices, simmer on med-low heat for another 10 minutes. Serve Hot.

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Diabetic Friendly easy meal
Dollar Tree Seasons
Easy Meals made from simple ingredients
Yummy food for family
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When Manners Matter-Traveling Local, Road Trip or Abroad, it all matters–and makes it so much better! Tips for a more joyful, successful experience.

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Travel, or any interaction for that matter, manners truly do matter. There isn’t a language or cultural barrier that being polite and mannerly doesn’t help.It even aids in the work place. While manners won’t be a cure-all for every situation,manners and a smile can truly go a long way.

Why do manners matter? For starters, being a sour-puss or abrasive is a turn off and off putting. Most don’t want to being around a person or group that is obnoxious or nasty–it is the personification of rancid body odor and poor reflection of the person. Rudeness or lack of manners always portrays the person isn’t giving a dickers damn about anything, which is not conducive to much.

While “polite society”, as my grandmother would say, would kindly over look such ill-behavior. Most won’t likely hang around long and few might even bring it to light (in a discreet setting).

What are the perks of being mannerly and polite?

  1. It allows for a better experience, crossing barriers that may exist (language, cultural, diversity, etc)
  2. It aids the traveler in getting what they may need, help finding a specific location, a recommendation for dinner, a cool place to jive or enjoy some local delicacy and so much more.
  3. Helps in a pinch if one gets lost.
  4. Assists in business transactions, especially in making new deals or keeping repeat business.
  5. Manners can introduce new, happy experiences. A simple but genuine smile is universally accepted as nice!
  6. Smile and be patient
  7. Use a pleasant tone
  8. Ask openly
  9. Make eye contact and listen
  10. Be curious, respectfully

Here is a link to give some tips if you like to know more!

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Quick and easy, no cook meal–feeding one or many

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I admit, there are days when heating up the kitchen just isn’t in the cards; a quick but healthier choice is what I desire.

Ingredients (for 2 people)

4 slices of your favorite bread

Mayo or Miracle Whip (generic of either is fine)

1 Roma Tomato, sliced up

Yellow Mustard (or brown or spicy, whatever you have on hand)

Celery Stalk and a hand full of baby carrots (or a regular carrot, peeled and cut)

2 slices of Cheddar Cheese (or whatever real cheese you have on hand, sliced)

Layer the bread with mayo, mustard, one slice of cheese and half the tomato slices. Cut Sandwhich in half.

Plate the sandwich with half the celery stalk and carrots, garnish with a piece of dill pickle. All said and done in less than 8 minutes. Voila! A fiber rich meal with veggies and protein.

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Cheap Homemade Lunch
Diabetic friendly meal
Quick meals that are cheap and healthy
Making food for one person

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Breakfast for dinner-a fast meal after a long day-Hash and Eggs

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The holidays are long over now–winter is still upon us and we are all back to the grind stone of 40+ hours a week at our jobs/careers–and sometimes a long week wears us out. A Simple, fast meal is always nice, especially when it doesn’t cost a fortune.

Ingredients:

4 Eggs

1 16 oz can of Corned Beef Hash

1/2 a large Bell Pepper (your choice of color)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Open up the can of Hash, chop up the half the bell pepper and add to hash. Simmer together until warm.

Fry up the 4 eggs in any matter you choose. I like the eggs made over-medium (whites done, yolks runny)

Divide hash and pepper mix onto four plates, top each with one egg. Quick and easy dinner, salt and pepper to taste!

Breakfast for dinner
Eggs and Hash

3 Princess Style Dresses–A Beautiful Bride-to-Be

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Each dress has it’s own link where it can be purchased, free shipping to the USA for Free, world wide shipping available for a nominal fee. The dresses are $499 or best offer!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/226050395404 $499 OBO with free shipping Snow White Bridal Wedding Gown Tear Drop Back Long Train New . Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Photos show that it looks a little off-white. It is truly snow white in color. It is full length with lots of tooling and layers underneath for a very full skirt and a long train. This item will need to be a little steamed before wearing to remove some slight wrinkling it is a beautiful brand new dress with a teardrop opening in the back and very classic modest front with roses and vines embroidered on the front and back along the skirt and bodice.

It is a full length gown they were truly make any bride feel like a princess and will be beautiful.The perfect dress to wear to the wedding as well as the reception. Size 4 but I believe it can be altered some to custom fit this

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A full length size for her wedding dress with Crystal and pearl like beating and black embroidery on the bodice and some of bosom area, brand new and exclusively made and pretty heavy. It has multiple layers of Tull And petticoat, like slipped underneath for exquisite, bounce and volume in the skirt area. The top by this part looks like it’s to be fitted and includes an extra set of corset strings with the dress. There is a medium length train that comes off the back of the dress, and it’s not detachable While the images show that it may be off-white that you dress is truly a classic white and ivory color This item has free shipping and benefits A wildlife sanctuary in Colorado

The bodice also contains some boning to help support and lift and fit

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Brand new with tags ivory ecru egg shell hued wedding dress w short train and removable sash accessory, perfect condition and zipper covered by embellished buttons Upper bodice embellished with small crystal like and pearl like beads and beautifully sewn Size 16 It seems like it could be tailored to fit a little bit better, but I am not seamstress and buyer would need to do alterations if desired Full length princess styles, sleeveless Make me an offer!