Family dinners remain an important part of life for all of my family so for Dad's Day the plan was a shared meal on the deck. And what a spectacular day it was! The menu was cobbed together (with duct tape! Isn't that how Dads do it?) kind of last minute, but I did have … Continue reading Sunday Dinner – Father’s Day edition
Category: Cooking
Falvo’s Meats
If neither time nor money were obstacles, there are a few things I would do differently in terms of indulgence. I would insist upon having fresh flowers in my home - always. Nothing fancy, not necessarily a fresh bouquet every day, but I would like there to be flowers in my dining room, bedroom and … Continue reading Falvo’s Meats
Mother’s Day
pretty table, pretty plate, pretty tastySunday evening I thanked my boys for a lovely Mother's Day and I wasn't even kidding. There was nothing I would have changed about the day, other than to have included more guests. There was very little indulgence in the traditional sense, but you folks know how I am - happy to be productive, … Continue reading Mother’s Day
Girls’ Night Dinner
Although it may seem that I'm constantly on the go, I think that phase of my life may be drawing to a close. As spring progresses, I am very much looking forward to spending more time at home, with the boys, a few projects and some friends. The other night Lisa and Yas were over … Continue reading Girls’ Night Dinner
Perfect Spring Lunch
So the girls came up Saturday to reassure themselves that I was in fact fine, post-op. We had a wonderful visit and a lovely light lunch consisting of steamed artichokes with hollandaise. home baked bread with fresh rosemary and spectacular macaroons made my DelSo neighbor, Lori. As you can see, Lori's artistry exceeds mere graphic … Continue reading Perfect Spring Lunch
I could almost be a vegetarian…
The boys in my life had a craving for waffles last night, a craving I was more than happy to indulge with my trusty waffle iron and a $50 jug of maple syrup. Now, I love me some waffles, but I'm not really interested in eating a plate of carbs and sugar for dinner, … Continue reading I could almost be a vegetarian…
Deconstructed quiche salad
I don't know about you, but I believe that nothing but good can follow butter and onions. Geez, the aroma is practically a meal in itself! I was running a bit of a caloric deficit after completing the big loop at Muni and, truth be told, I probably spent the last .5 mile or so … Continue reading Deconstructed quiche salad