Yeah, I wish we were on a ranch. And there were horses involved. And cows. And sheep. And goats. All the things I’ve come to miss.
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It’s A-Meat-a-Ball-a-Day
Today just happens to be National Meatball Day. Once upon a time we dined on the best Swedish Meatballs I’ve ever made. I wanted to share them once again with you today.
Continue reading “It’s A-Meat-a-Ball-a-Day”Let’s Take a Walk
Six weeks ago today Hubby and I attended a West Cost Event held in San Francisco each year. You could not have asked for better weather. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful cause.
Continue reading “Let’s Take a Walk”The Last Ember Days of Spring
We have reached the final Ember Days of Spring. The whole point of Ember Days is to give thanks to the Lord above for the changing seasons and all that the seasons bring. Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. Just look around – the world is filled with life.
Continue reading “The Last Ember Days of Spring”The First Friday of Lent
So often we are told to feel sad during Lent. Repent. Sacrifice. Suffer. I suppose you could look at the Lenten Season that way. Or see it as a blessing, an opportunity. It’s all a matter of attitude.
Continue reading “The First Friday of Lent”A One-Skillet Texas Supper
Is there someone in your family who’s job it is to point out cows, sheep, goats or whatever other farm animals there may be outside the car window? When we take a drive through the country, that job belongs to me.
Continue reading “A One-Skillet Texas Supper”Well This is Different
The clock is ticking down to Hubby’s Retirement. I am so happy for him. I just wish he would find a hobby. Wood crafting would be nice. Anything to keep him from being under foot. Maybe once he’s fully retired, he’ll join the Knights of Columbus again.
Continue reading “Well This is Different”Keeping Mondays Mellow
It’s official, we have now entered into the first week of the Lenten Season. While some Catholics still abstain from meat on Fridays, all Catholics adhere to this observance during the 40 Days of Lent. So I guess we need to get in those burgers while we can.
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Today is the First Sunday in Lent. Remember, Sundays might fall during the Lenten Season (since days of the week cannot be postponed) but they are not a part of the Lenten Season. Sundays are a celebration. Lent is a time of penance and sacrifice.
Continue reading “More Than Just The First Sunday”French Toast as Special as Country Can Get
Welcome to the Saturday following Ash Wednesday. I really don’t know the significance of declaring the days immediately following Ash Wednesday, but the Church does. Perhaps it’s in the daily scriptures assigned to each day.
Continue reading “French Toast as Special as Country Can Get”Oh My Goodness – A Brisket At Last!
Last December the 3rd Sunday of Advent and the 1st Night of Hanukah coincided. To honor that day, I wanted to share a recipe for Slow-Braised Beef Brisket. There was just one tiny problem, there were no briskets to be had.
Continue reading “Oh My Goodness – A Brisket At Last!”Lesson Learned
I have never been so relieved to be home from Church in one piece in my life. I hate the way I feel right now. Ashamed.
Continue reading “Lesson Learned”Let Me Say I Love You in Three Courses
Today happens to be the most romantic day of the year, or at least that’s what we’ve all been told. Have you ever wondered why? Is that even possible – to wake up on the 14th of February and suddenly be filled with this overwhelming desire to be romantic.
Continue reading “Let Me Say I Love You in Three Courses”Oh No – It’s Friday the 13th!
Today is Friday the 13th. In the Western world, this is a day which signifies bad luck or that bad things can happen. First of all, I’m not sure “luck” has anything to do with reality. We make choices, sometimes those decisions result in positive things in our lives, other times not so positive.
Continue reading “Oh No – It’s Friday the 13th!”Dining in Italy
If only in my dreams. Hubby’s dreams were Tahitti. Mine were Italy. His idea of relaxation is to lay on a beach and sip Mai Tais. Mine is to sit in a sidewalk cafe, dine on exquisitely prepared meals and watch the world go by.
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