Author: Kathleen

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Trader Joe’s Fall Spree

Lately, I’ve become captivated by the seasonal pumpkin craze and can’t figure out why these various scents and spices have suddenly captured my attention. It’s not a flavor I’ve ever focused on before and have never tried a “pumpkin spice latte”, but no matter, I’ve taken to popping into Trader Joe’s every other week just to peruse the shelves for their latest stash of goodies.

The Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix is something I can’t wait to try. This weekend the temps will be cooling down and I won’t mind turning on the oven to bake a loaf of bread. This Pumpkin Biscotti is fantastic with an espresso for an afternoon pickup.

I can’t stop snacking on these Organic Corn Chip Dippers with guacamole, onion-dip or salsa. The Caramelized Onion goats milk cheese is perfect mixed with sour cream, a dash of black salt and pepper to make a delicious onion dip.

I’ve mixed the Pomegranate Juice concentrate with sparkling water and it was wonderfully refreshing. And very soon will add a few splashes to Prosecco for a seasonal Mimosa. This morning, I made French Toast using the Pumpkin Brioche Twist and will be making it again for breakfast tomorrow ……. delicious!!!

Stay stylish,
Kathleen

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Music of Desierto Azul

What would your life be like without music?

Chaotic, frenetic and stressful ………

Even in retirement, I lead a fairly hectic day to day lifestyle. So, when I come home or unwind at the end of a day, I don’t want to experience anything jarring …… I want to start the evening feeling like I’m being enveloped in a cashmere stole, and that’s what music does for me.

Music serves as a beautiful distraction and provides an enjoyable way to relax. On our recent trip to Mexico, I “Shazammed” 48 songs to bring back for various playlist. Music was blaring on the Playa de Chileno …… almost everyone had their phones connected to Bluetooth speakers listening to fabulous tunes……. the beach was rocking! Each of the markets had songs playing to draw customers into the shops.

Many restaurants pipe in traditional or contemporary forms of music unique to the various regions of Baja.

Travel stylishly, while listening to your beats …….!!!
Kathleen