Photo Hunt: Bliss
That “Blissed out on Italy look” Monte Conero, Sirolo, Italy.
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Photo Hunt: Circular
In Trento, Italy, June 2010. We heard music and followed this quaint band to the piazza to hear their concert.
Continue reading →Photo Hunt: Bling
Wall with light fixture at the Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo, California.
Continue reading →Photo Hunt: Gather
Don’t ask me why but when I think of “gather” I keep thinking of these eggs. Local quail eggs given to me by a preschool student a couple of years ago.
Continue reading →Photo Hunt: Joy!
There is no greater JOY than seeing your kids enjoying each others company. This is a completely casual snap shot but I love it.
Continue reading →Photo Hunt: Lights
My great friend Sandi is now hosting the weekly Photo Hunt and posting the themes at: http://whistlestopphotohunt.blogspot.com/2011/12/yall-join-in.html This week’s theme is Lights and here is my photo–taken in Jacksonville, FL from our Hyatt hotel room.
Continue reading →Pink Dogwood
My dad jumped out of the car one day when he and my mom were visiting us in Tallahassee and bought us this little pink dogwood sapling. He seemed to insist that we have it and we always think of … Continue reading →
(almost) John Stone’s Butternut Squash Soup
My friend Betsy brought her husband John’s beautiful orange soup to school one day and it was love at first taste for me. Velvety smooth and with just enough kick, it makes a perfect small first course. Garnished with some … Continue reading →
Cecelia’s Birthday Cake
OK, so I made a really beautiful cake but what good is it if it doesn’t really taste great. Too bad for us. Cecelia requested a Hummingbird Cake. I used a recipe from Scott Peacock of Watershed Restaurant in Atlanta, … Continue reading →
Eleven Madison Park–My All Time Favorite Restaurant
I had eaten at EMP twice before and couldn’t wait to get back there. It is the perfect special occasion place–not too stuffy and absolutely special. First things first—open up the beautifully folded napkin and the small square menu is … Continue reading →