Love, Laughter, and Life

Adventures With a Book Lover


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Fancy Fish Dish: Turmeric-Dill Fish Tacos for the Win!

Patting myself on the back here. I found a recipe in a magazine and had nearly ALL of the ingredients on hand! Now that right there is amazing. But also, fresh frozen halibut from a fisher friend, dill growing in the garden, and ginger in the freezer.

We’ve had several good experiences with fish tacos. But I am a careful sort of cook with fish.

And. Ta-dah! This recipe works great! It wasn’t too hard, didn’t have too many steps, and nothing weird or difficult to find at the store.

Success was confirmed by my own taste buds, plus my honey loved them, and leftovers (how long can you keep fish taco leftovers anyway?) were devoured and seconds requested by Jamie and Donavyn next door.

After cleanup, and several photos, because yes, I am one of those people who take pictures of their food, I dug out the magazine. Two stars for me!! This recipe came from Bon Appetit. What?!!! The prep was pretty simple and the taste delish.

It’s a keeper. Anyone else have any fresh caught or frozen halibut?


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Haiku Moment: sunflower summer

open for business

come one, buzz all, let’s gather-

sunflower summer

sunflower summer by Angie Quantrell

photo by Angie Quantrell, Yakima Valley


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Haiku Moment: goodnight wish

sun sends goodnight wish

illuminating hearts of

plethora at rest

goodnight wish by Angie Quantrell

photo by Angie Quantrell

Yakima Valley


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Sunday Joy: Happy Mother’s Day

Thank you, mothers, for all you have done for us!


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Joyful Moment

Photo by Angie Quantrell


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Happy 7th Birthday, Autumn!

Seven years ago today, a mom and a dad, two grandmas, and various medical helpers watched baby Autumn make her appearance. Babies are special and sweet, and oh what a delight to watch them grow and develop their own personalities!

Happy 7th birthday, Autumn!

Personality, fashion style, dreams, hopes, and plans. It’s a good day to be 7.


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Haiku Moment: survey my catdom

thinking kitty thoughts

lo! who goes there? it’s all mine;

be gone, trespasser

survey my catdom

fleece regalia is just right,

the queen on her throne

survey my catdom by Angie Quantrell

cat model Monet


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Haiku Moment: croaking greenery

croaking greenery

hides hungry peeper intent

on locating friends

croaking greenery by Angie Quantrell

photo by Angie Quantrell, Yakima Valley


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Joyful Moment

Photo by Angie Quantrell


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Joyful Moment

Photo by Angie Quantrell

Flowers from my honey