“When I go to a country, I go to flea markets and antique stores. I am always looking for something.” ~Ursula Andress Gracie and I went on a little thrift store/antique shop excursion today and I found lots of fun things. A couple items I’m going to share with you were found on earlier expeditions…
~baguette pudding~ Using baguette for bread pudding instead of plain bread elevates this humble dessert into something really special. While I was busy in the kitchen creating this recipe, Jeff asked, “Whatcha’ makin’?” I said, “I’m making up a bread pudding recipe using baguette.” He squinched his nose at me. I said, “I know. You…
Although I am not a huge fan of malls in general, I do enjoy the occasional day trip to Minnesota’s own Mall of America in Bloomington. Today we were there celebrating Gracie’s birthday and we met up with our friend Jana. It was a fabulous, tiring day and fun was had by all. Now I’m…
When I see an old soul soaking up life like a sponge full of dirty dishwater— still managing to breathe— I am in love with humanity all over again. Life can feel like a betrayal some days, like a kindred spirit lover who took a wrong turn somewhere. I want to thrash about on the…
~day zero update~ Remember the Day Zero Project? Well, I’ve checked 33 out of the 101 items off the list! The most recent: #31- Visit Hollywood sign #32- Go on a quest for the ultimate fish taco #33- Visit Venice Beach #34- Visit Manhattan and Redondo Beaches #45- Pay for the person behind me at…