Beans, beans...

So, once a week I try and post a recipe that is good for you, easy to make, and minimum amount of dishes!  This one has a few more dishes but it's definitely worth it... Eat up, don't be shy!!



                                                HUMMUS.......

1- 15oz can of chick peas ( drain and rinse )
2  ( or more if you like ) cloves of garlic, peeled
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup cilantro ( wash and pat dry  )
1/2 teaspoon red chili peppers or paprika ( a bit more if you like it HOT )
Sea salt to taste
Olive oil

Place peas, garlic, lemon juice and water in food processor or blender...
Gradually add enough olive oil to make hummus moist, but not sloppy
Stir in tahini and spices...

Serve as mayo on a sandwich, use as a dip for veggies, bread, crackers, pita chips, corn chips, or chicken wings...

Suggested beverage...  Red or White wine, cold beer, ice water w/ cumcumber & lemon...

Friends...

Where would we be without them?  I'm truly blessed to have all these wonderful people in my life!  Some I've know for many years, and some a short few.  But they all have a special place in my heart!!  When you meet people in the 'Cruising Community', you will find a big smile, a handy tool that you'll seemed to have forgotten, and some good advise.  Perhaps a well told story or two!  Thank you ALL for being part of our lives...

Skip & Lydia from S/V Flying Pig

Hazel from M/Y Memory Maker

Louise head chef/owner of MarLou's in Costambar, DR

Mrs. M. Sherman and me... My favorite teacher!!

Lori & Steve Cantrell

Linda & Rock Star Capt'n Chris from S/V Troubadour

Marrs' bff Gaylen from Memory Maker

Lisa, take special note of the KISS poster behind her!! 

Carol from S/V GUSTO!!!

Dick from S/V GUSTO!!!

Tanya, our eyes and ears at home!

Octoberfest in the Bahamas 2010

 The crew of 'Marionette' holds their glasses up high for all of you!!!!!  CHEERS!!!!!!



                         

Another??

So, I was chatting with a friend the other day when she said to me, "...have you noticed that it seems like A LOT of drinking goes on with cruisers??"... Just because you live on a boat and are retired, please don't forget about your responsibilities.  Operating a vessel under the influence is just as, if not more, dangerous than driving your car after having 'one too many'.  Remember you NEED your liver, so be kind to it... don't let it pack up and go without you!  It's okay to have ice water instead of beer or rum!!

We LOVE dogs...

Marrs & Squirrel helping to set the anchor

Almost everyone we've met along the way will ask us what it's like living on a 44 foot sailboat with 2 BIG dogs... Well, to be frank, at times it's been less than convenient, but we are 'dog people'!  You either have it our you don't!  Marrs, our black lab is still very sad after losing his brother in November.  We all are.  Dogs are special creatures, or maybe Pete & I are the creatures!!  Here's a tribute to my special boys... I love you with all my heart and even though I always ask people if they want a dog, I wouldn't trade you for ANYTHING!!

RIP my precious Squirrel

Good reading...

More good reading!

The Three Promises...

So, before we started out on this adventure, Pete made me three promises...

Quality Water Works Inc.

1.  Watermaker.  No goofing around with this business!  I am a water drinker, I shower every single day, and we had two large breed dogs... All of us need water, and lots of  it!!

2.  Fancy lifejacket.  I love my life jacket, it's light weight, comfy, and my favorite color, RED!!

3.  One-pull start outboard.  Now for all of you who have been sweating like FAT ELVIS trying to start your dinghy motor in the sweltering heat, all know where I'm coming from...




Just remember to all of you guys out there reading this...

                                                                                      Happy wife, happy life.......

Healthy Tips...

I do miss having a REAL bathroom...

Origins face wash

Don't forget your hat!!

Best face products, hands down!!

Okay, most of the stuff your mother told you applies while living on a sailboat... Wash your face, brush your teeth, wash your hair, scrub behind your ears, wash your hands... you all get the idea!  So, here's a few things that might make your life easier while sailing the seas!  Most of these products you won't find on a small island in the Bahamas, so stock up before you go...  Or after that trip home!!  Just because you live on a boat, doesn't mean that you have to 'go camping'.  Take care of yourself and your crew!!  Healthy is happy...

Miss these sometimes too...

Sonic Care electric toothbrush

Aveda DRY HAIR REMEDY 

Dove Soap

How many years???

Today marks the day that Pete and I have been married for 13 years!  Some days it seems like 30, but I'm sure it's like that for everyone.  If
someone would have told me 5 years ago that I'd be living on a sailboat in the Dominican Republic, I would have accused them of being intoxicated!  But here we are, with a few stories, a couple of extra pounds, and still just as much love... 



Pete did use to have hair!