Every fall there is a photography event in northern Virginia called “Nature Visions.” It’s a full weekend of photography related lectures, workshops, and vendors. Last year I went for the first time. I attended a few of the talks, drooled over all of the…
I had the overwhelming joy of hooking up with the funny and talented Kim Anh of PLATE ART FOR KIDS last week to discuss, laugh and share about her amazing food art and her adorable little superstar, Chef Sam. Kim is a busy mom who had…
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and twice as beautiful as you’d ever imagined.
It’s Sunday, and time for a Sunday Showstopper Snippet; but, it’s also Sunday, October 1 – the first day of BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. Every Sunday Showstopper Snippet this month will be dedicated to those of us who are survivors, or are in the midst…
Fall. My favorite time of year! Don’t get me wrong – I love all of the seasons. Love the snow and winter wonderland of the trees. Love the emergence of the flowers and the colors of the leaves in spring. And, love summer for the…
Fall is here, and with it brings thoughts of nice steamy bowls of soup and family time. For this first Wednesday of fall, here is a favorite – ALBONDIGAS SOUP (meatball soup). It cooks up in about an hour, but tastes like you’ve been laboring…
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It’s Autumn! The time of year that invokes visions of a million shades of green morphing into gold and bronze, red and vermilion. Where I live, we don’t get much in the way of “fall foliage,” so my mind jumps to photographs and paintings. Although…
I’ve always loved Claude Monet’s famous Water Lilies paintings. I knew it was a series of 250, or so, individual paintings, but didn’t realize that he painted them in his own back (well, side) yard! On a visit to his home in Giverny several springs…
I always say, “if there is fruit in a recipe, it MUST be good for you!” Well, this one has lots of vitamin C in it. Just focus on the oranges and cranberries and try not to look at the sugar – OR, just give…
