All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. Charles M. Schulz In search of the perfect cake? Looking to impress company? Maybe you just want to treat your family to a chocolate-peanut buttery piece of culinary genius ~ this is it! Look no further! Since 2006 (when I picked…
Category: words to live by
“I’ve always th…
“I’ve always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, ‘Ain’t that the truth.’“ Quincy Jones (born 1933) enjoy a little belly laugh today. I am tired of being tired ~ time to pull myself (and maybe 1 or 2 of my readers) up by the…
Tiramisu
 “It’s so beautifully arranged on the plate – you know someone’s fingers have been all over it.” ~ Julia Child If this is your first visit to my blog, come along while I take you on a little taste of Italy (for my few faithful followers, come along ~ perhaps you’ll be inspired)! Those…
Liquid Gold
This blog is where I usually write about food, family and friends ~ today, I want to bring some awareness to a topic that has had a most profound impact on my life of late. Growing up, I was told I was anemic ~ “Punkie, you look puny today” was something of an endearment,…
Ricotta Crepes with Bananas and Blueberries
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…
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…
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.
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…
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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