Growing up in New Mexico, I took this lovely green gem for granted ~ living elsewhere has taught me to value it. You know it is Hatch season, when all the local grocers and markets, even road-side vendors start bringing out the big barrel roasters. There’s nothing like the smell of roasting Hatch chile on…
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Citizen Soldiers
I am so proud of my husband, Lt Colonel Tony Lombardo… the following is something he wrote in honor of Flag Day ~ even though it isn’t Flag Day, I raise the flag in his honor, in honor of the selflessness of the soldiers (ARMY, NAVY, MARINES, AIR FORCE) serving in Afghanistan, Iraq, Korea, and…
soup day
Worries go down better with soup. ~Jewish Proverb This morning seemed awfully dark ~ I woke at 0514, peeked outside; dark. I did my morning exercise, peeked outside; dark. I got my son’s lunch ready, and made coffee, peeked outside; dark. I check the online weather, and this is what I got: Weather for San Antonio, TX…
Cinnamon popovers
Unlike traditional popover batters, this one gets beaten into a smooth, silky texture. Definitely worth the rest time ~ yummy with a cinnamon-apple compote! Enjoy ~ V Ingredients: • 4 large eggs • 1 cup and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup polenta or coarsely ground yellow cornmeal • 1/4 teaspoon coarse…
School lunch
My son, Toren, hasn’t eaten a school cafeteria lunch, save for a handful of times ~ When he started school at age 4, we were at Aviano AB, Italy, courtesy of the US Air Force. Naturally, with a last name like Lombardo (and the fact that he and his siblings were 1st generation American-Italian!), we…
let them eat leaves…
Being a military spouse, we are always called upon to cook for one event or another ~ I have been fortunate to have been stationed with some amazing men and women these last 22 years ~ and most have shared their yummy recipes! (yea!) The Napa Salad recipe was shared by Kathryn Banks, and the…
Cinnamon Bun Bread
As I stated in a previous post, my son loves donuts (doughnuts). Toren is especially fond of Krispy Kream and Cinnabon ~ hence the reason behind MY learning how to recreate… only better. As with this cinnamon bun bread, homebaked goodies tend to have fewer calories and fat ~ only about 198 calories per slice…
Good Day, friends
When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. Cherokee Expression Indian Fry Bread ~ Great as a taco shell! Or dessert (just sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over top, place a scoop of ice cream and drizzle of chocolate syrup!)! Enjoy…
days of summer
bike rides, fishing and long talks with my 16 year old son ~ playing mom, dad, coach and confidant. sending “care” packages to brother and sister away at college, and more to his dad in afghanistan, he turns to me with a look of melancholy that is not at home on his otherwise jovial face ~ “this…
Ultimate Cake
A dear friend has asked for a recipe that my family adores… even Mikaela, who despises peanut butter! (love you Mik ~ enjoy Spooner Family!) enjoy ~ v Who can go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter? Remember, “hey! you got your chocolate in my peanut butter!” “NO! you got your peanut butter in my…
Val’s Chocolate Chip Muffins
This morning I made the kids’ favorite “Berry Banana Muffins” ~ Yes, I’m always looking out for them, making their favorites, making sure they have some homemade goodies in the house (ok, save for the School-House Ranger Cookie incident, but we’ll save that for another day!). After the last batch went into the oven, (yes,…
Just a simple message
You’ve got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was – Irish proverb
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