Daffodils by William Wordsworth I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing … Continue reading →
This week we made a wonderful, heartly and delicious minestrone from the January 2009 Gourmet magazine. Here’s the recipe: 1/3 pound sliced pancetta, chopped 3 medium red onions, chopped 4 celery ribs, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 1/3 cup extra-virgin … Continue reading →
Our community has set aside some peices of land we call “common space”.This space has a huge old oak tree on it with a plaque underneath it. This is a very peaceful space and a beautiful place to watch the … Continue reading →
This one is called L.A. Peppermint and it was given to us, about 15 years ago, by my great friend Lee. It’s so pretty! Good enough to eat.
Continue reading →Michy’s is always in the top 10 restaurants in Miami and I had been wanting to try it for a long time. Michelle Bernstein is the creator of it and I had loved her food at Azul, where she cooked … Continue reading →
Here’s a wonderfully homey, comfort soup from Kim Lentil Soup Recipe By :My Mom 1 Cup Lentils 4 1/2 Cups Chicken broth/stock (I use the fat free stuff) 2 1/2 sprigs parsley — snipped 1 bay leaf 12 ounces tomato … Continue reading →
Here is my father in law, book ended by his 2 sons (my husband Ken is on the right). The occasion is his 100th Birthday! He had just given a very sweet speech saying how thankful he was that so … Continue reading →
I’m still in Miami but these Camellia pics are on my lap top this one is called Mrs. Wheeler. It has fluffy petals and a pretty yellow middle. And this is another from Hardison’s; I don’t remember the name but … Continue reading →
Oh No! I missed yesterday! So I will do this little post early this morning (it’s about 6:30am here) and try to do another tonight. Here are the extenuating circumstances. We are in Miami AND there is no wireless signal … Continue reading →
This is a little tag game that’s been going around the blogger friends. Miss Girasoli tagged me with the letter “w” and I found it quick and easy. All I had to do was think of 10 things I love … Continue reading →