Last week after realizing I had the refrigerator stocked for The Salesman for my dental surgery recovery, a friend asked if I had food for me... Well, I didn't, and it was the night before the procedures, so I decided to bake butternut squash and make a big Dutch oven of soup. It was a good plan, besides the fact that it included an evening grocery run and then late night soup making. I decided to use a blend of recipes that I'd used before along with a friend's suggestion of chickpeas, ... Read More about Butternut Squash Soup
For the Love of Lamp Lights – A Picture
While out looking for shoes and a hat for one of my characters in the play, this picture at a local thrift store caught my eye because of the beautiful lamp light. There really is beauty all around. I like the architecture of the home pictured, as well.I did find the perfect character shoes for a dollar at another thrift store and, along with our hair and make-up person, decided to use a different hat from the theatre. We had to do a little bit of tweaking to it; but the costume came ... Read More about For the Love of Lamp Lights – A Picture
Happy May Day
Happy May Day!Just stopping by to say hello as I recover from dental surgery. Have a wonder filled week! ... Read More about Happy May Day
Trim Healthy Mama Cabbage Roll in a Bowl Review
Good start of the week to you! I hope you had a restful and wonder filled weekend! The play opened this weekend and it was a full and busy one at our home with family visiting and rehearsing lines and getting hair and make-up done and soaking up every bit of family time that we had.I'm sharing a recipe from the new Trim Healthy Table cookbook called Cabbage Roll in a Bowl. It is a FP (fuel pull) with an S (satisfying) option. This dish is a family serve meal and is said to ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Cabbage Roll in a Bowl Review
For The Love of Lamp Lights – Crescent Bend
To think this lovely home was slated for destruction in the 1970's is almost beyond belief. Crescent Bend was built in 1834. The architecture, gardens, furnishings, and of course, lamp lights are exquisite. I think you will agree.The Drawing Room:I took a gazillion pictures; but am trying to only share lamp lights...View of the river. Isn't this a spectacular window?The Dining RoomOutdoorsThere is so much beauty! If you have the opportunity to tour the home and gardens, ... Read More about For The Love of Lamp Lights – Crescent Bend
