Monthly Archives: May 2023

………………………….When I first introduced the STERLING SILVER CELESTIAL RING…..J421062….,a few weeks ago during my last Face Book Live show it sold out immediately! We were able to get more in….PLUS the NEW 18 KARAT GOLD plate on the STERLING SILVER version. I always envisioned this ring being stacked….one silver and one gold, and to be worn with the Sterling Celestial cuff….J422016, and with those two items the Double Dangle pendant in the GOLD and SILVER combination……J421049…….What a fabulous look that would be……..REMEMBER TODAY AT 1:00PM I will  be doing a FACE BOOK LIVE SHOW!!!!!

On May 27th, this Saturday, I will be having a Face Book Live show at 1:00pm. I will be showing some brand new items that I haven’t had on previous shows….Plus SALE PRICES!

…………………..In 2000 Jac and I took a trip to see the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Hoover Dam……We took the “HARD HAT TOUR” of the dam….The guide took us deep into the dam down these narrow staircases with lights on the walls. Men who had worked on the dame had inscribed their names into the cement. It was exciting to see…..There are openings in the wall, “windows” that you could look through. As you looked down you could see the curve in the structure……I believe after 9/11 they discontinued this interior tour in fear of terrorists. I don’t know if they opened it again…..At that time the water levels behind the dam were very high, almost full……Now they are dangerously low due to global warming, and the amount of water that is needed for the south west……It was a trip I’m  happy we experienced!

……………………In 2000, Jac and I took a trip to see the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Hoover Dam…….We went on the “HARD HAT TOUR” of the dam……..The guide actually took us inside deep into the dam. Men who had worked on it carved their names in the cement. It was exciting to see. There are small openings or “windows” in the dam that you can look through straight down…..I believe after 9/11 they ended this interior tour in fear of terrorists. I don’t know if they opened it again. At that time the water levels behind the dame were very high……now they are dangerously low. It was a trip I’m happy we experienced!

……………………I LOVE special salads in the Summer!…….The…….THREE BEAN SALAD……..and the……..CUCUMBER SALAD……are both Jac’s receipts that I found. They have become my “go to” side dishes….If I can make them anyone can!……The THREE BEAN SALAD consists of: One can of Cut String Beans….one can of Chick Peas….and one can of Dark Red Kidney Beans…..DRAIN and RINSE all beans one at a time……Put in bowl and add one bunch of finely cut scallions and red pepper [1 or 2] chopped…..add one cup vegetable oil……add 2/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar….or to taste [I always add a little more, because I like vinegar]……1/4 cup sugar……MIX WELL and refrigerate overnight. It always tastes better the next day…..I use SCALAFANI and DELMONTE beans, but any brand will do………………….Cucumber salad: Peal 4 large cucumbers and slice the long way. Scrape out seeds…..Slice approx. 1/4 inch thick….Put in a bowl and crush them with your hands to break them up…….Add salt. I usually put another bowl filled with water on top so the cucumbers can “sweat” for about one hour…..then drain liquid……Dice 3/4 to one small red onion and toss with cucumbers……Boil 3/4 cup water with two cups of Distilled White Vinegar. When the liquid is boiling add 1/2 to 3/4 cups of granulated sugar and stir until liquid it clear…….pour over cucumbers……add mince Dill…..stir and refrigerate…….best served cold. It always tastes better the next day……..These are yummy summertime salads and easy to make……and look pretty too!