Hope is a waking dream. Aristotle Happy Friday, friends! I hope you have a wonderful, safe weekend ~ get outside, eat good food, share a smile ~ enjoy! Fabulous Hot Cakes 2 1/4 cups unbleached flour 3/4 cup protein powder 3/4 cup unprocessed wheat bran 1/4 cup wheat germ 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 5…
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a black-eyed pea, black bean and 3 pebbles…
I know, I know ~ it sounds like a really bad joke… but this is the list of the “alien” objects in my bag of pintos this morning! Thank goodness my Momma taught me to separate and rinse! Have you checked what’s in your beans lately? =} From baked beans (ok, so not the healthiest…
val’s roasted chicken salad
“chicken delight” by artist Peg Franken This isn’t your typical “chicken salad”… you aren’t drowning it in a mayo base binder ~ it isn’t laden with jarred sweet pickles or relish ~ this chicken…
things i love
if i call you friend, it comes from my heart if i call you family, you are my heart if i give you a minute, a helping hand, a gentle word, a plate of spaghetti ~ i give you the very essence of my heart what my God has given me passion for ~ i pass…
noté in italia
I remember the night very well ~ we were sitting on the terrace (terrazzo) at trattoria alla Fontaniva in Italy… the kids were given an aperitif (a big deal to a 10, 8 & 4 year old… an even bigger deal for their Mommy, still new to the custom!) of Prosecco. Mikaela was the first…
Year of the Horse
http://chinesenewyearday.com/NewYearSongs/WakeLion.mp3 Toren and I were graciously invited to attend the Chinese New Year Festivities, hosted by our own Royal Singapore Air Force and their families! We were impressed, as always, by the generosity and spirit shown by this amazing group. Of course the main event was the food ~ isn’t it always? We started…
its time to make the doughnuts…again
Yes, it’s another post about doughnuts ~ but really, how cute is this little morsel? I have searched and searched for a doughnut pan (baked [healthier] doughnuts) for quite some time. I know I could have easily found one online in about a nano second, but I really don’t make time/spend time/money on me or…
Puff Pastry, anyone?
While taking classes in Italy, I discovered just how versatile puff pastry was ~ and when you make your own? WORTH every pounding moment! However, to enjoy the following recipe for “Strudel di Vegetali, Caprino e Basilico” (vegetable strudel with goat cheese and basil) a trip to your local grocer is all you’ll need. …
My New Normal
the house is back in order. the computer room is mine again. bedding has all been changed, rooms aired out, holiday travel has ended and military spouse duties resume… BUT ~ missing the kids; missing the noise and energy and love of my grandson; missing the meals shared together, the laughter shared together, the…
Happy New Year –
I would like to take a moment to say Happy New Year, happy you! For a lot of us, there is no reason to recreate yourself as a new person… As an older gentleman once responded when I inquired about his day, “I got out of bed this morning; it is a glorious day!” May…
Spiced Eggnog Spritz Griddle Cakes
“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” ― Dr. Seuss This morning I was inspired by the snow glistening on the rooftops, the Christmas decorations all aglow, and the…
Chill Folks ~
Ok, I looked this up, found it a wee bit interesting and wanted to share. What is the difference between chile and chili? As per dictionary.com: Chili and chile are both the pungent fruit of the capsicum, also called chile pepper or chili pepper. But chili is a shortening of chili con carne, a ground beef dish that incorporateschili powder or chili peppers…
delectablediction 