Flowers, Food, and Fun!

Everything in my life seems tied in one way or another to food … and that’s a good thing, as far as I am concerned! At the beginning of 1963 I moved from Wyoming to the Pacific Northwest … and more than half a century went by before I finally made it up to the… Continue reading Flowers, Food, and Fun!

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Just wanted to share this delicious dish that we had for dinner last night (minus the mushrooms at our house, since we’re not super fond of them). It was so tasty, so easy, and so quick to prepare! I used it for my next “recipe of the month” which I contribute regularly to our local… Continue reading Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Coffee … the best cup ever!

Yes, I live right here in “Starbuck’s coffee country”, and I do enjoy a freshly-brewed cup of their French or Italian dark roast coffee ─ but absolutely nothing can compare to the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee my husband and I enjoyed at the famous Graycliff Restaurant in Nassau. Our meal at the very elegant Graycliff… Continue reading Coffee … the best cup ever!

San Gimignano

One of my most favorite places in all of Italy is San Gimignano! It has been far too long since my last visit, and I am ready to go back! On separate visits to this medieval village of ancient towers, we eagerly repeated our delightful dinners at Albergo Cisterna. The truly Tuscan cuisine we enjoyed… Continue reading San Gimignano

Thought for the day …

Too many people think the grass is greener somewhere else ─ but the grass is green where you water it. Remember that. And keep in mind that a plate of freshly-cut fruit for breakfast makes every day better too!