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(Stay at Home)Travels with Chip: Keanu Reeves and Goat Cheese

(Stay at Home)Travels with Chip: Keanu Reeves and Goat Cheese

by Karen | May 3, 2026 | All, Blog, Chip, Stories, Travels with Chip

(I bet I have your attention with that crazy title!) It is no secret that I miss Chip, and anyone who knew us could plainly see that I never had much patience for violent ‘man movies’. Chip, on the other hand, was a good sport who sat through the Hallmark movies and...
Travels with Chip- Luminaries Light up the Night

Travels with Chip- Luminaries Light up the Night

by Karen | Dec 26, 2025 | All, Blog, Chip, Stories, Travels with Chip

It’s no surprise that Christmas is challenging for me. This year marks my fifth holiday without Chip. Memories can only carry us so far—then we must get creative. As you know, my “Travels with Chip” posts began soon after he passed, starting with a visit to the...
Travels with Chip- It’s soft shell season!

Travels with Chip- It’s soft shell season!

by Karen | Apr 20, 2025 | All, Blog, Chip, Stories, Travels with Chip

While Upstate New York teases us this time of year with fickle promises of spring, my neighborhood’s premature optimism wafts through the air in waves of grilled and seared beef. These ambitious souls fire up their Weber at the first hint of warmth, giving me...

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I am often asked, “What is Pasta on the Floor?”
Pasta on the Floor is different for everyone. It is a recipe that tells a story and inspires them to try something new. For others, stories of family, joy, loss, and hope engage with them. This brings me a great deal of happiness. I do not take myself too seriously, so be forewarned the subject matter is open and truthful. In many ways, Pasta is a tale of life, and I think you will find familiarity and commonality as you scroll through these pages.

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