musings about food, travel, creativity and life
We just arrived in Sun Valley– our first out-of-state destination in a year and a half! As we drove through California into the Sierras I was in transition mode. I was still thinking about home. On our second day of travel I was more present. We […]
Like some of you perhaps, I have been slow to do any indoor entertaining. But this past week, a friend returning to California provided the perfect impetus to finally break into the next stage of life on the planet. Since it was going to […]
Spring continues to bring us longer days, greener hills, wildflowers, and hope. As I step out into the world, I’m aware of having to make decisions again. Choices. For over a year, our decision making was circumscribed. In a way, our lives were simpler, quieter. […]
What a joy food is…and how fortunate we are to be able to enjoy it in so many ways. After many months of mainly at-home eating, this week we broke loose a little and enjoyed a few eating-out adventures—FUN! Sitting outdoors, savoring some favorite […]
Here we are…emerging from what has been an historic time. As I slowly peek out from under the covers, I want to take stock. I want to move forward, keeping what was good about “then.” And I want to look for the good and right […]
“When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?”–George Carlin We are a cheese loving household. Growing up, I loved watching my Nonno grate massive amounts of Parmagiano cheese for my grandmother’s pasta […]
Over the last few months, I have often visited a local coffee shop. I order a latte from the shielded doorway and then find an outdoor table and chair for my café-like experience. Simple and pleasureable. Sometimes John joins me, or we meet our doggie […]
These last two weeks have had me on a vicarious travel roll. After leaving Paris in my last post, I shifted my attention to other parts of the world. First, I “travelled” to the Australian Open and was introduced to some Melbourne sights, then watched […]
Gigetta appeared a few days ago holding a heart. What an astute girl. As I saw her, I smiled and let my mind and heart wander. Let’s see—Valentine’s Day, sweets, love, Paris. Ah, yes… In my dreams or on film or in books. What evolved […]
This week I’m keeping it simple. I’m sharing two recipes that were easy and fun to make. The first was a new-to-me Broccoli Cheese Soup, the second, a Hot Fudge Sauce that John’s mom used to make. Both, with appropriate accompaniments, can make for a […]
These threshold days of ending one year and beginning another are often times of reflection. As we slowly enter 2021, most of us are still in hunkering down mode. And yet with more light each day, new possibilities, like hope, present themselves. On the last […]
It’s that time of year…and it’s that kind of year…when we all can use comfort and a little bit of joy. I notice that I’m spending even more time than “normal” hugging my coffee mug in the morning and looking through my family cookbook for […]
What a week. Watching, waiting, up, down. At times exhilarating, other times exhausting. I had to keep telling myself–“breathe.” I also kept searching for activities and resources that offered hope, learning, and pleasure. Here are a few of my finds: •Maria Shriver’s on-line “Sunday […]
Here’s Vote! She is the doll I created honoring the 100th Year Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote. She is right in front of me as I fill out my ballot. “To vote is to rise to […]
“As the world turns” in these chaotic times, most of us are seeking health and balance the best we can. Here are ten recent activities that have helped lift my spirits: Drawing and dressing my four Gigettas shown above with polka dots. Gigetta and polka […]