I am so excited and honored to be sharing this post today! I know what you’re thinking… “Poland and Italy? Is she crazy?” Mr and Mrs D ~ second family to my husband after he immigrated with his family and moved to Ohio, are amazing. Mr D is the typical hard-working, generous and kind-hearted…
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“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” ~ Mother Theresa
Food from Friends All Over the Globe ~ Thailand
The following recipes were given to me by a dear lady, Rattana Wyadra. We had the honor and pleasure of her friendship while stationed at RAF Lakenheath, UK ~ She comes from beautiful Thailand, land of jewel colored silks and people with smiles and personalities just as colorful ~ thanks for sharing Rattana! http://thailandculturecustomguide.org/…
Paradiso
Sicily is at the very heart of my family… we feel the beat of daily life, breathe the culture of the people, soak in the very essence of the place ~ Sicily is to Italy as the genteel southern US states are to the faster-paced northern states. There is a sensual slow-down that occurs almost…
As I sit and ponder…
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 the many who’ve touched mine… I…
Chimichurri ~
The confiterías (cafés) of Buenos Aires play an important role in social, business and cultural life. In confiterías people meet friends and business associates, workers take coffee breaks, retired people play dominoes, and theatregoers have coffee after a show. Certain confiterías have been associated with particular artistic, literary, political and student groups. Last night I…
Grilled Tomato-Pesto Bread with Roasted Goat Brie
“il faut manger pour vivre, et non pas vivre pour manger” ~ mollier this is a wonderful, no-knead bread ~ a perfect addition to any meal. tomato-pesto bread 2 1/2 cups unbleached bread flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 1/2 tsp active yeast 1 cup water, about 110-120 degrees 1/4 cup olive oil,…
Skillet Gnocchi with Chard and White Beans
While this calls for packaged gnocchi, you can also use fresh… (see earlier post on gnocchi) If you can make mashed potatoes, you can make gnocchi! Enjoy ~ v INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 16-ounce package shelf-stable gnocchi, (see Tip) 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic,…
Cold comfort ~
Growing up, my favorite go-to comfort foods were Mom’s chicken and dumplings, and hot chocolate and buttered toast. Yes, hot chocolate and buttered toast! Deep, dark, rich and creamy chocolate ~ crispy, salted-butter triangles of toast… that first dip was heaven, the last was like a punishment. Today, here in San Antonio, Texas, I am…
to continue the journey…
I love to be surprised by something ~ to have that little bubble of joy, rise to the surface of my heart… I have been blessed with joyous moments in my life: the births of my children, the miracle that is my grandson, the gift of friendship, and the love of my best friend ~…
Today…once upon a time
Historically, today is quite packed with sadness, joy, achievement, life and death ~ Great films have been made because of Rob Reiner born, 1947; great art is shown with a tear, because Georgia O’Keefe dies,1986; great art is seen to provoke a tear, Michelangelo born, 1475; Nobel-prize winner Love in the time of Cholera is written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, born, 1928; world…
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