Ever wonder why shrimp turn pink once you cook them? Same goes for lobsters, crabs and the rest of their crustacean family. Could it be that they are blushing from embarrassment? Nahhhh. Long story short, turns out that these tasty sea treats are covered in protein chains. When cooked, the heat destroys the chains and the pink pigment comes out. […]
Now and Zen in newport, ri
Yesterday morning brought us sunshine and high surf. The waves were crashing on the rocks, and the sound was heavenly. Naturally, we were slow-going. I looked for sea glass. We had some breakfast, and then I thought that taking a cruise in the harbor would be nice. Relaxing. Zen-like. So that’s what we did. […]
Glass With A Past
One of my favorite things to do while on vacation is to hunt for sea glass. I wrote about it last year as well, and I just can’t seem to get enough of the stuff. I have jars and jars of sea glass at home. It’s so beautiful to me. And along with its beauty, […]
Maine-ly Photos
My visit to Boothbay Harbor, Maine has been a good one. Although the weather has been cold and rainy, this area has brought me friendly faces and serenity. I thought I would give ya’ll a little photo tour of BBH, and share some of the beauty. Take a look and feast on these photos. Kayaking […]
