Faux Tree
I like to stick with one holiday at a time. I know lots of people love Christmas music sooooo much that they start playing it as soon as the weather … Continue reading
Thanksgiving 2011
Happy Monday Friends! I disappeared from the Internet last week because it was more important to me to spend time WITH my family fully, being present, than splitting my time … Continue reading
Lessons in Forgiveness
“True forgiveness is when you can say: thank you for that experience.” ~Oprah Winfrey The above quote caught my attention this week. There are areas of our lives, usually … Continue reading
Squash Tomatillo Bisque with Shrimp
What was for dinner tonight, you ask? A delicious, slightly spicy squash bisque. I have been working on this recipe for a while. I have made it a few times … Continue reading
Non Perishable Food Item
You all know that I have a passion for food. What you may not know is that I also have a passion for feeding those who do not have access … Continue reading
Never Give Up
“Between you and every goal that you wish to achieve, there is a series of obstacles, and the bigger the goal, the bigger the obstacles. Your decision to be, have … Continue reading
A Message From Abraham Lincoln
“Always bear in mind that your resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.” ~Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) (source) This was the message provided by my tea today. The … Continue reading
Lamb Stuffed Peppers
Back in the beginning of October (seems so long ago…) I made a stuffed pepper recipe for dinner. It was really yummy. I posted a picture of it, but no … Continue reading
Acorn Squash
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I had made a new recipe for acorn squash. Typically, when we have acorn squash, I poke a hole in it with a … Continue reading
Success
(source) SUCCESS!! I DID IT! It took me a couple weeks (three, or four?) to get back into the groove and to achieve my goal. My goal was to get … Continue reading