As we prepare to shut down for the day, a Happy Birthday to our Molly the Wonder Dog who officially turns 15 today. I
And Now... Your Moment of Doggie Zen
I love dogs because they make me smile. Sure they're a pain in the rear sometimes, but mostly, they make me smile and laugh. Molly the Wonder Dog has been especially good at both. Here's a collection of some of her moments because.... well do we really need a reason?
It's a Ralphie Christmas Story!
My sister Lori has a real knack for getting me gifts that appeal to my inner childhood that's really never gone away. This year it was a simple little gift that is going to build into something much larger. In the photo above you can see Schwartz, Ralphie and Flick in the foreground about to take on the Triple Dog Dare.
Happy Mac N Cheese New Year!
Melting down the cheese. Mmmmmmmm, cheese.
Happy New Year everybody! This year we celebrated with a little Cards Against Humanity and some wickedly good Mac and Cheese!! Not just one, but three different kinds! My favorite is the German version featuring horseradish cheese and pretzels.
Get A Life!: Christmas Eve 2017
Lovely antipasto platter for the table sitting on of my grandmother's serving dishes.
Those of you who have followed me through the years know that I honor my grandparents each year by carrying on the tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes. A southern Italian tradition that involves at least 7 kinds of fish and in our family tradition, each person must try 13 items, 12 for the Apostles and one for Jesus. I have a bunch of recipes and more of the story on my food and travel blog. 2017 presented a new challenge for me as we have been living in an apartment for the first time in our married lives. No more dual kitchens like my house of 18 years, no more oversized family room and an even smaller kitchen!
Get A Life!: Buckle Up. Always.
My Toyota Prius after being T-Boned just one block from work.
This "Get A Life!" installment is a reminder to buckle up anytime you get into a car. Yesterday while leaving work, I was T-Boned by an SUV going the wrong way on a one-way street. It looked the truck was going to come straight through my driver's side door. I had only driven one block from work and was on a city street.
Barry Manilow comes to Atlanta. Hey Barry, I know the Band!
Barry Manilow at the Fabulous Fox Theater, Atlanta.
Ok, I don't know 'the band,' I know one really talented musician IN the band! Barry Manilow came to town last night giving me a wonderful opportunity to not only see a classic performer live, but reconnect with a friend. Joey Melotti is a friend I met years ago through a dear friend and also very talented musician, Jayne Olderman.
Get A Life!: Classic Pizzelles
Classic Palmer Electric Pizzelle Maker
In this "Get A Life" installment I'm talking Pizzelles! Classic Italian wafer cookies that are generally a staple of any holiday gathering. Often flavored with vanilla or anise, these cookies are made quite simply with, essentially, a waffle iron.
Get A Life!: Make Fun Over the Holidays!
The older we get, the more the Holidays seem to get stressful. Doesn't matter which Holiday you celebrate this time of year, there's so much pressure to have the "perfect party," get the "perfect gift(s)," "get everything done" and of course get stuck in traffic, especially on weekends near a shopping center. The Holidays are supposed to be a break from the stress of our "real work." So do something different and fun, like build your own gingerbread house.