~melissa’s flourless chocolate espresso torte~ “What you see before you, my friend, is the result of a lifetime of chocolate. A pound a day often.” – Katharine Hepburn There’s torte, and then there’s my torte. This is the first time I’ve ever shared this recipe. You’re welcome 😉 preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 1…
The first time I heard Julie Delpy sing was while watching the movie Before Sunset (the sequel to Before Sunrise.) Pretty, pretty music…and the movies are great too! Here are a couple of my favorites by Julie… Waltz Je T’aime Tant What are you listening to? ~Melissa
“When we send down water upon it, [earth], it quivers and swells, and puts forth herbs of every joyous kind.” ~The Koran For those of you new to my blog, website and facebook page, I am the author of two lifestyle books on home-spa rituals, taking time for yourself, and luxuriating in your own relaxing…
Citrus Pomander “Christmas – that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance – a day in which we think…
“It’s a stretchy, close-fitting, and comfortable hat in a style that’s popular as casual street wear and with outdoor sports enthusiasts, boarders, skaters, and bikers…one size fit’s just about everyone.” ~Laura Killoran I’ve been crocheting like mad and my current passion is hats! I adore a pattern I found in Debbie Stoller, the yarn guru’s,…