Tag Archives: Food

I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving – from JemsBooks!

Posted on November 28, 2025 by jjspina

I hope everyone had a wonderful day of Thanksgiving with your family and friends and plenty of food, fun and frivolity and of course love! There is always room for love! I feel blessed to have loved ones to spend … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to Aruba!

Posted on November 18, 2025 by jjspina

This vacation has left me tanned and rested and ready to get back to writing once we return home. It has been a wonderful trip except for a recent tumble for both my husband and I coming out of the … Continue reading →

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Family, food and fun for two successful family celebrations! A very Merry Christmas for all!

Posted on December 27, 2024 by jjspina

Well, now that Christmas is behind us I can relax a little. Here are some photos of this year’s and past Christmas celebrations’ food offers. Each year there are always plenty to eat for family that keeps growing. We have … Continue reading →

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Aruba – One Happy Island!

Posted on November 1, 2024 by jjspina

Vacation is going well – resting, reading, swimming, relaxing, walking, eating and sleeping on the beach when I can. Life is good! I will be well rested after this and probably gained a couple of pounds if I don’t walk … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Trip to Perkin’s Cove in Ogunquit Maine! My husband’s birthday celebration!

Posted on October 3, 2024 by jjspina

Perkin’s Cove in Ogunquit Maine is one of our favorite places to visit. We have visited almost every year for many years. We have stayed at different places there for two to three days at a time, but our favorite … Continue reading →

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A great place to go – Flag Hill Winery!

Posted on May 16, 2024 by jjspina

My son and daughter-in-law took me to Flag Hill Winery in Lee, NH for Mother’s Day this year 2024. It was an enjoyable day with an eclectic selection of breakfast and lunch choices. It was amazing! I felt like I … Continue reading →

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A Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2024 by jjspina

Today is Valentine’s Day and a happy occasion because I got my roses! Even if I had no one to purchase roses for me, I would buy them for myself. Haha! I am blessed with a thoughtful and generous husband … Continue reading →

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Another Recipe from Janice’s Kitchen Corner – Rice Paper Veggie Shrimp Wraps!

Posted on June 13, 2020 by jjspina

This is the sixth installment of Janice’s Kitchen Corner. I will be featuring recipes each week, one or two, depending on what I make each week. This week I will share Rice Paper Veggie Shrimp Wraps. These are perfect for … Continue reading →

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