Photo Hunt–“Four”
I thought 4 would be pretty tough but I found a few (not four, though) that fit the bill. Here are four gondole parked outside our window on the Grand Canal. Where else? Venice.
Continue reading →Daffodils
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 →
slow soupers–Winter Minestrone
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 →
Photo Hunt–Space
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 →
Camellias
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 →A great Meal at Michy’s in Miami
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 →
Slow Soupers–Lentil Soup
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 →
Photo Hunt–“Thankful”
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 →
Camellias
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 →
Out of Sync–Traveling
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 →