What is it about a nice tall glass of cold milk and a few Oreo’s that seem to make time slow-down? If even just for a few minutes. It’s one of those rare occasions that you truly enjoy the moment, while IN the moment. You’re not thinking about what needs to be done. What you’re going to do … Continue reading
Over the weekend, I had the great honor of celebrating a very special woman’s 91st Birthday. Yes, you read right, NINETY-FIRST Birthday!! Our very dear family friend Adeline turns 91 on November 1st and every year we celebrate with a birthday luncheon hosted by none other than the birthday girl herself. 🙂 The women who gather … Continue reading
When I was a little girl, the first thing I’d do when walking into my maternal grandfather’s house, was run over to the dining room and open up the cupboard door of his hutch to breathe in the sweet aroma of York Peppermint Patties. My grandfather’s candy dish was always stocked! Of course, I’d usually have to wait … Continue reading
What a gorgeous Autumn day! Sure, it was overcast most the day. But when you’re searching for “The Great Pumpkin” with precious pum’kins, while sippin’ on a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte… who cares if the sun is out or not!? 🙂 Pumpkins grow in all shapes and sizes, textures and colors. When it comes to … Continue reading
The English language never ceases to amaze me. Doughnut? Or donut? Two words, spelled very different, pronounced exactly the same, both acceptable and both have the same definition, “a small cake of sweetened dough, often ring-shaped or spherical with a jam or cream filling, cooked in hot fat.” “Hot fat”.. mmmm.. delicious! Sometimes. When I was 18, maybe 17 (the details of … Continue reading
The first real rain of the season and there is a definite Autumn chill in the air! I’m not complainin’, I LOVE it!! I love the smell of wood-burning fireplaces, how fresh the air smells after a good rain, the delicate glow of candle light. I love getting comfy cozy in my sweats, or wrapped up in a … Continue reading
Leisurely mornings, lazy afternoons, cozy evenings in, family, friends, fresh flowers, an unexpected call or text, long naps, a good movie and the aroma of a home-cooked meal coming from the kitchen. These are just a few of the things I love about Sundays! In no particular order. 🙂 One of my most cherished childhood … Continue reading
While spending the afternoon in San Francisco, I stopped for lunch at a little sandwich shop in North Beach. As I was reading their menu, my eyes were immediately drawn to one particular item.. Beignet. Insert hearts popping out of my eyes here! 🙂 Pronounced “ben-YAY”, a Beignet is a deep-fried pastry. A billowy pocket of dough, lighter than a … Continue reading
Oil, egg yolks & vinegar. Three ingredients that when used independently (and in pairs), I have no aversion to. But when the three are mixed together to make the widely used condiment, Mayonnaise… all bets are off! OK, “all” may be a strong word. How bout, most bets are off. I love steamed artichokes with mayo (preferably with lemon, … Continue reading
Cupcakes!! Is there anything sweeter than a precious little cupcake, perfectly frosted and delicately decorated!? Literally and figuratively!? I think not. 🙂 Anyone who knows me (I mean, really knows me! Though that’s not very hard – you just have to pay attention! ;)) knows I have fascination, ummm well, eh hem.. OBSESSION, with cupcakes! … Continue reading
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