Soup’s On – Khao Tom
Yesterday we gave you a yummy recipe for a Mexican meatball soup. Today we are going elsewhere to another part of the world to sample a Thai meatball soup…Khao Tom..also VERY yummy and also gluten free!
Read moreMay 21
Yesterday we gave you a yummy recipe for a Mexican meatball soup. Today we are going elsewhere to another part of the world to sample a Thai meatball soup…Khao Tom..also VERY yummy and also gluten free!
Read moreMay 20
Some think of soup as a cool or cold weather food. But we drink hot coffee and tea in all four seasons and eat ice cream all year round as well, so why not eat soup in all seasons…especially if it is one as yummy as this one is? And this is a gluten free soup too!!!
Read moreMay 19
Ronald Reagan famously quit smoking by replacing his pipes with his favorite candy:
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As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children an untruth.
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On May 12, 1907, Katharine Hepburn was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Due to her performances in such films as The Philadelphia Story and On Golden Pond, Katherine became one of the most celebrated actresses of the 20th century.
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May 8
VE Day is otherwise known as “Victory in Europe Day” and commemorates the day towards the end of the Second World War when fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe came to an end. This took place 75 years ago today and was cause for great rejoicing.
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Today is Cinco de Mayo. Some years ago on Cinco de Mayo we shared our favorite traditional guacamole recipe with our chums. Today we have a new one to share. A spicy guacamole known as Guacamole Con Chiles Toreados.
Read moreMay 4
On May 4, 1929, Edda van Heemstra Hepburn-Ruston was born near Brussel, Belgium. “Whom”, you might ask, “is Edda van Heemstra Hepburn-Ruston?” Any guesses – you all know her!
Read moreMay 1
We found this on social media and so chances are, some of you have already read it but it was one of those important things that we HAD TO SHARE!
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You may or may not have seen these on social media but we wanted to make sure you see them! They are very fun!
Read moreApr 29
Your Two Chums have thought a lot about what we can learn from this time of “sheltering in place” because if we do not come out on the other side having learned something, it has all been for naught!
Read moreApr 28
Unless you happen to be Chinese, you probably have no idea who this woman is. In China, she is a huge internet star.
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Apr 24
Don’t you LOVE the phrase? A FLAMBOYANCE of flamingos! Yes, that is the term one may use when speaking of a group of these wonderfully colored creatures. This is not the only term used but read on to find out all about this distinguished regiment of birds!
Read moreApr 23
This past Tuesday, April 21, was the 94th birthday of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, or as you more likely know her, HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
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Everyone’s “normal” has been shifted to a different place. We are in unknown territory, a land that is unfamiliar to any of us. But for most of us, the results of this pandemic are largely inconvenient. For some who have themselves become ill, or have family members who have, or who have lost their jobs or businesses, the results can be very frightening. And for those who have lost loved ones, this has been devastating.
Today we share a true story of a family who faced massive loss, the kind gratefully, few of us hopefully ever have or ever will, face in our lifetimes. But the point of this story is not their hardship and loss, but rather in the face of the grief, sadness and personal loss and devastation, their response.
Read moreApr 17
Sunshine Salad is the name we’ve attached to this bright and sunny salad. You’ll want to try this one ASAP 🙂
Read moreApr 16
There is a difference between cleaned, sanitized, and disinfected? Simply put, we want to share the differences between these three options so you can keep you and your family healthy.
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For those of you who know Two Chums, you know that we consider the power of gratitude to be one of the best things to turn our lives around.
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This week marks what is known as Holy Week in the Christian faith. Today is Good Friday and this day, through Sunday which is Easter, are the holiest of holy days. It is on this day that Christians all over the world observe the crucifixion of Jesus.
Read moreApr 9
Prompted by Mr. Rogers’ admonition to “Look for the helpers” during life’s challenging times we are sharing some facts about one of the world’s greatest helpers, Florence Nightingale.
Read moreApr 8
Well, if you answered, “Yes” to the titular question, you got it wrong!
Read moreApr 7
Sometimes when there is so much distress and anxiety all around us, it is possible, even normal to be overwhelmed and paralyzed. You can feel unable to do much of anything.
Read moreApr 6
These are rather odd looking….orange bread fruit ……or maybe plain oranges….or
Read moreApr 3
For many, if not most of us, pasta falls into the category of a universally accepted comfort food. The one we are sharing today is both comforting and D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S!
Read moreApr 2
Earlier this week we gave you an idea that came to us from a chum, Nancy, for a “homemade” mask to be worn if one is necessary. Today thanks to our dear chum, Helen, we have yet another option to share.
Read moreApr 1
An obvious perseverer, please allow us to introduce to you….. drum roll …… Mr. Eric Yuan.
Read moreMar 31
While we are all at home so much more, cupboards and refrigerators fuller than usual, planning not to be out more than necessary in stores, here are some Savvy Secrets for keeping food fresh longer.
Read moreMar 30
During these days of corona virus Covid-19, facial medical masks are in very short supply. We have a suggestion if you need to go out and are in need of mask. Please keep reading…we think you will appreciate this.
Read moreMar 27
You have no doubt seen this site or perhaps have done this yourself. You’ve placed an avocado seed in a glass of water using toothpicks in the hopes of rooting the seed and growing an avocado tree that will in turn provide you with an endless supply of avocados.
Read moreMar 26
We have heard that Prince Charles tested positive for the Covid-19 and has consequently left his home in London and gone to Balmoral Castle. His spirits are high but, obviously, he is being wise. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall has also gone to Balmoral but is staying in another part of the Castle. This Castle was first purchased by Prince Albert for his Queen and love, Victoria and we found some great facts in House Beautiful about the purchase and re-building of this magnificent abode.
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Just like people all over the world are working from home to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Isaac Newton had to work from home during the Bubonic plague.
Read moreMar 18
Perspective is an important aspect of any situation. The way we see something, the perspective we have, most certainly colors the way we experience life. With the current world situation that we all find ourselves to be in, there is fear and frustration mounting for many of us. The way we look at the impact this outbreak is having on our lives is bound to effect our attitude about it all. We read something the other day with regard to this pandemic and what the health and government officials are requiring of us now in response and felt it a good thought to pass on to our chums. We thought it might help each of us keep this all in perspective.
Read moreMar 17
We all have heard of St. Patrick and know that we must, at the peril of being pinched, wear green on his day, but just who is he?
Read moreMar 16
It is not Groundhog Day…this is not a repeat of the post we did on Friday. Rather it is an illustration of it.
Read moreMar 11
Everybody loves a meal that is quick to make and really tasty to eat. We’ve got just that today 🙂
Read moreMar 10
On this day in 1997, Paul McCartney, a former member of the most successful rock band in history, The Beatles, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his “services to music.” The 54-year-old lad from Liverpool became Sir Paul in a centuries-old ceremony of pomp and solemnity at Buckingham Palace in central London. Fans waited outside in a scene reminiscent of Beatlemania of the 1960s. Crowds screamed as McCartney swept through the gates in his chauffeur-driven limousine and he answered with a thumbs-up.
McCartney’s wife, Linda, who was fighting breast cancer, did not accompany him, but three of their four children were at the palace. “I would have loved the whole family to be here, but when we heard there were only three tickets, we had to draw straws,” McCartney said. Linda McCartney would succumb to cancer 13 months later on April 17, 1998.
As for the surviving Beatles, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, Sir Paul said that since they learned that he would be knighted, “They call me ‘Your Holiness.’” McCartney dedicated his knighthood to fellow Beatles George Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon and the people of the northwestern port of Liverpool. In October 1965, McCartney, along with fellow band members John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, collected MBE (Member of the British Empire
Twenty years later, Ringo was also knighted but he was knighted by none other than Prince William!
Well done, Sirs Paul and Ringo.
Mar 6
What a precious photograph this is! Richard Meston was at Bicton Park Botanical Gardens near Sidmouth, Devon in England, when he came across a mother swan and her babies. The cygnets were splashing in the water around their mom.
Read moreMar 5
Prince William and his darling wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, arrived in Ireland this week.
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Have you ever been baffled as to which chain to pull on the ceiling fan? We have the perfect answer.
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Sometimes you fond things in very unexpected places. This is one of those times.
Read moreFeb 26
We saw this wonderful write up that our dear chum, Connie, posted on social media and just HAD to share it! We KNOW you will love it as much as we do!
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Feb 25
Everyone loves Rice Krispie Treats. Today we are going to encourage you with how to kick it up a notch!
Read moreFeb 24
Do you struggle with having faith?… Or needing to feel that you are somehow in control of things? We saw these very wise words and they hit home for us!
Read moreFeb 21
Oh, how we love our Favorite Finds! Here is a wonderful one that everyone who has a house with a sink should have!
Read moreFeb 20
For those of you who visit Two Chums regularly, you know how we stress the importance of gratitude. But, in reading a Harvard Mental Health Letter, we find that we are truly not alone…nor are we a forerunner!
Read moreFeb 19
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Major Bill White at 104 years old is the oldest living member of the U.S. Marine Corps and very possibly the recipient of the most Valentines in history.
Read moreFeb 17
Today we celebrate George Washington’s birthday but this celebration has, through the years, come to mean all of the Presidents.
Read moreFeb 14
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A man was asked to paint a boat. He brought his paint and brushes and began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner asked him.
Read moreFeb 12
Yes, today is the day that President Lincoln was born in the year of 1809 and here are some facts which History.com shared with us about him.
Read moreFeb 10
Last night, in addition to honoring the best films of the year, it was Hollywood’s night to show off their fashion statements too. Here are just some of the gowns from the evening.
Read moreFeb 6
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We saw this great idea on social media and felt sure you would like to hear about it.
Read moreFeb 4
Most of the country did the same thing on Sunday…sat in front of their TV sets and cheered on their favorite team. Whether you are from San Francisco or Kansas City, if you are like most people you picked a team to cheer on. For some it came down to a favorite player.
Read moreFeb 3
Quotes to take you through the week:
“There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.”
– Buckminster Fuller
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For anyone who wants to know which fork to use when or how to write a thank you note and how to introduce a Duchess to your best friend, get this book!
Read moreJan 29
This week The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge participated in a remembrance of the end of the Holocaust.
Read moreJan 28
Do you have an Alexa? In case you aren’t sure what Alexa is, we will try to clarify. Alexa is an AI device made and sold by Amazon which is wireless and can respond to requests for information or commands such as “Alexa play Frank Sinatra music” at which point Alexa will pull songs by Frank Sinatra from the internet and in seconds your room will be filled with the lyrical sounds of “Ol’ Blue Eyes”. This is basically what Siri does on your phone. Today we have a look at a spoof about an Alexa for seniors. Do not try this at home!
Read moreJan 27
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When the weather turns chilly and the air is crisp, can there be anything more enjoyable to have in your wardrobe than a cute warm sweater?
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In this particular case, goodness equals homemade tortillas! They are more simple than you might think to make and NOTHING beats the flavor and taste of warm delicious homemade tortillas.
Read moreJan 16
We found an anonymous quote the other day that read “We are all broken. That is how the light gets in.” We loved it and had every intention of sharing it here with you, our chums. Then, just yesterday our chum Karen, shared these beautiful words on Facebook that complimented what we had read:
Read moreJan 15
It’s that time of year when it’s cold outside and we tend to gather around the TV to enjoy sports or movies, or all those shows we have saved up on our DVRs. This can be great family time. But we need some yummy foods to snack on. Everyone loves Buffalo chicken wings. But we have a suggestion for you to try this weekend that has those same flavors but is quick an easy to make…Buffalo Chicken Dip. It’s simple and really good!
Read moreJan 13
Well, golly, we found these wonderful, inexpensive “jogger” pants that we just have to share with you!
Read moreJan 10
It is hard to believe but very soon, in fact on Monday, we will hear the nominations for the 92nd Annual Academy Awards.
Read moreJan 9
There has been plenty in the news these past few days that has brought anxiety and tension at the prospect that there could be a new encounter of war in the Middle East. The idea of war, or even potential war or short term conflict, can shake the steadiest person. Even the stock market seemed to falter for a bit at the uncertainty of what might lie ahead. So these words we offer today are a remedy to any situation for us, your Two Chums and ones we rely on often…but truth be told, probably not often enough.
Read moreJan 8
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In the cold days and nights of January nothing hits the spot like a bowl of yummy, hot soup. We’ve got one for you toady that is simple and delicious!
Read moreJan 6
Today is actually Three Kings Day!
It seems like Christmas comes earlier and earlier every year—and we get it!
Read moreJan 3
Let’s end the first week of this new decade with some very, very wise words.
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