Renaissance life in a post-modern world
Posted in Recipes on Dec 31st, 2008
Yes, I enjoy cooking and baking with recipes and ideas from Gourmet, Bon Appetit, and interesting cookbooks. However, a few of my favorite recipes are derived from the packaging of common grocery items.
For instance, I love using a recipe that I call Roasted Seasoned Potatoes. I have served this side dish to small and large crowds alike [...]
Posted in Cleaning and Organizing on Dec 29th, 2008
As much as I love the Christmas season, I must say I enjoy the bitter sweet motions of its closing. Last night, we carefully packed away the ornaments, trees, wreaths and garlands. Its actually a comforting ritual. Once again we talked about the significance of particular ornaments as we delicately wrapped and stored them for next year’s celebrations.
For [...]
Posted in Recipes on Dec 22nd, 2008
I have loved peeking into so many of my blogger friends’ homes this Christmas season. I am always amazed at the elegant, creative motifs at this time of year. I have tucked away terrific new ideas hoping I might recreate these lovely embellishments in our own house . . . one year in the future. In the [...]
Posted in photography on Dec 20th, 2008
Due to overwhelming response . . . Photographic Friday is cancelled until further notice. I simply can’t keep up with the plethora of links . . . I am especially thankful to Jena at Organizing Mommy and Andrea at Embracing Him for their participation. Oh, and since a few of you have asked, here is a [...]
Posted in Photographic Frday, Recipes on Dec 19th, 2008
The theme for today’s meme is “Celebrating Christmas” once again. Share your photos that depict the sights and sounds of this holiday season . Remember, the simple and the ordinary are full of beauty if gazed upon from the correct angle.
Here’s how to participate:
1. Photograph an object, room, or person in keeping with the posted topic.
2. [...]
Posted in photography on Dec 17th, 2008
This is a guest post by my eldest daughter, Emily. My disclaimer: Take everything with a grain of salt . . .
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My mother’s skills abound. She is an extraordinary cook, a charming hostess, and a tasteful decorator. However, I think the time has come for truth to prevail. Contrary to common misconception, domestic catastrophe is [...]
Posted in Recipes on Dec 16th, 2008
Somewhere in the archives of this blog, I have emphasized how much I love foodie magazines. However, I have to say it again. It’s on my mind right now. I absolutely love foodie magazines. I digest every page of each issue. I wait with baited breath for the next glossy issue to arrive. I cut out [...]
Posted in Family and Children on Dec 13th, 2008
Our family packed up yesterday morning and headed up to our Michigan home. It was lovely drive filled with vibrant conversations, music and talk radio. Glen Beck and Rush Limbaugh helped us digest bailout woes, naughty Chicago politics and the potential outcome of the Steeler - Raven game (not that I care about the latter).
All [...]
Posted in Photographic Frday on Dec 12th, 2008
The theme for today’s meme is “Celebrating Christmas”. Share your photos that depict the sights and sounds of this holiday season . Remember, the simple and the ordinary are full of beauty if gazed upon from the correct angle.
Here’s how to participate:
1. Photograph an object, room, or person in keeping with the posted topic.
2. Post one [...]
Posted in Blogging on Dec 11th, 2008
I was tagged by Andrea at Embracing Him. This is a first for me. Thank you, Andrea. Reading her insights and tips has brightened my day on so many occasions. Stop over for a pleasant visit. You will be blessed by her. Lovely acquaintances are made and nurtured in the blogging world.
Andrea has instructed me [...]
