Inspiration 1a : a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation b : the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions c : the act of influencing or suggesting opinions 2: the act of drawing in; specifically : the drawing of air into the lungs 3 a : the quality or state of being inspired…
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I am still plugging away in the kitchen! Please stop by and visit ~ make sure to tell your friends!
delectablediction ~ a blog about family, friends & food
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feed your soul,
fill your belly,
and warm your heart.
I wish you the very best~
Will Work for Food
No, really! With aging cars, kids in college, one broken thing after another, I could use a serious cash flow solution! I have been kicking around many ideas ~ a job, winning the lottery, a very generous donation from an anonymous multi-millionaire, a job, writing a book, getting said book published, becoming famous, getting…
New Year’s Eve ~ “Fried” Ravioli
Be at War with your Vices, at Peace with your Neighbours, and let every New-Year find you a better Man. ~Quoted in Benjamin Franklin’s 1755 Poor Richard’s Almanac I had a wonderful Christmas, visiting the great state of Colorado, my Brother and Sister-in-Law and their children, my parents, my kids and grandson. We even attended the…
Merry Christmas
May you all have a blessed day – remember the reason we celebrate… And take a moment to remember our military – away from their families, close at heart.
Something to spice up your holidays ~
Bless us this holiday, with quietness of mind; teach us to be patient and always to be kind. adapted from original quote by Helen Steiner Rice Spiced Pumpkin Loaves ~ 16 oz pumpkin puree 1 2/3 c sugar 2/3 cup vegetable oil (or 1/3 each applesauce and oil) 2 tsp vanilla 4 eggs,…
Ravioli di patate con ripieno di melanzane
A dear friend and mentor, C. D’Bramo asked me to translate this incredible ravioli recipe… I now cannot wait to try it! Oh my! Potato Ravioli stuffed with Eggplant 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups flour, plus additional if needed 2 eggplants, peeled and cubed 3.5 oz smoked cheese (scamorza, if you…
a baking fool ~ a perfect marriage of Italian and Danish
fool (fl) n. 1. One who is deficient in judgment, sense, or understanding. 2. One who acts unwisely on a given occasion. 3. One who has been tricked or made to appear ridiculous; a dupe. 4. Informal A person with a talent or enthusiasm for a certain activity. 5. A member of a royal or noble household who…
Favorites ~
a small token of thanks, memories, moments shared with family, moments shared with friends, moments shared with a stranger, bi bim bop, sun rise, stars, mountain streams, chocolate cake, the ocean, creamy tomato soup with Thai sweet chili sauce and white beans, a child’s laughter, kindness ~ the random kind, good music that moves my soul ~ rocks…
The Many Roles We Play ~
Dear friends, the Pavloski family, recently lost a cherished member of their family; Dan and Kathy, I am sorry for your loss ~ respectfully copied from Kathy’s Facebook post: I AM A MILITARY WIFE I am a military wife — a member of that sisterhood of women who have had the courage to watch their…
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[audio https://delectablediction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/montgomery-gentry-letters-from-home.mp3%5D As a military spouse, I have held many jobs over the years, and not a single one of them “paying”… well, not in currency anyway. I feel so rich in my experiences ~ the places I’ve seen, the miracles I’ve witnessed, the few hearts I might have touched and…
Lemons to lemonade… or doughnuts to biscotti
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. Charles M. Schulz I have had the biggest craving for a chocolate doughnut lately… and I’m not one to go out and buy a dozen doughnuts just to satisfy a craving. Hence, my lemons to lemonade post today! Last…
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