#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Tuesday Quickie

October 11, 2005 · Narrative

Just a quick one today since I’m on my way to a doctor’s appointment, and the computers at home are having DSL issues.

In her newest realm of dangerously being overexposed (assuming the line hasn’t been crossed already), Rachael Ray’s new magazine debuts this week.


You can check out an interview she just did with USA Today here.

I’ll definitely pick up the first issue and give it a look-see, as I do appreciate her cooking and have liked the recipes I’ve made of hers, but 10 cookbooks (11th coming out very soon), 4 shows and now a magazine? Surely there is another exciting yet-to-be-discovered cook we could learn about, no? On FoodTV’s programming list, she’s second only to Emeril, and even in his biggest heyday, I don’t think he got this much exposure. Well, the good news is all this attention isn’t going to Sandra Lee… and that I can live with.

Speaking of discovering another exciting cook, FoodTV Network has already starting looking for the NEXT FoodTV Network star and have extended the deadline for submissions until October 24th. Think you have the chops, or know someone who does? This might be your chance. And hey, you may get to meet Rachael! ;) You can get more info here.

All for tonight, folks. I’ll be back tomorrow and will post a few owed recipes of recently made/talked about food (i.e., Chocolate Macaroon Bars, Sunday Gravy) and more. Tune in to find out what The Husband cooks on his night. Until then…

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  1. Paz says

    October 12, 2005 at 1:14 am

    Looking forward to your comments on Rachael magazine.

    Hope you had a good doctor’s visit.

    Paz

    Reply
  2. Kalyn says

    October 12, 2005 at 1:57 am

    I do agree, everything I have made from a Rachel Ray recipe has turned out to be good, so you have got to hand it to her on that.

    Reply
  3. Jennifer (jjsooner) says

    October 12, 2005 at 2:06 am

    So, are you signing up to be the next big FoodNetwork star?

    Reply
  4. Sara says

    October 12, 2005 at 3:26 am

    God, I know, they show her too much. Even on Food TV Canada she’s on all the time!

    Reply
  5. Sadaf Trimarchi says

    October 12, 2005 at 3:31 am

    Amen to giving Rachel some well deserved vacation time. Enough already. And honestly, I have never understood the appeal. I’m so distracted by her mannerisms on tv, that I can barely pay attention to what she’s making.

    And if I left the kind of tip she does on her travel show, I would be ashamed of myself.

    Reply
  6. it's only fuel says

    October 12, 2005 at 4:57 am

    I agree that Rachael gets a lot of exposure, I guess that’s what you get for being a smart marketeer (I’m making up words) of your skills. Everything I’ve attemped of hers as worked out as well, so I don’t begrudge her the fame.

    You are absolutely right when you say thankfully it’s not being given to Sandra Lee. That show is abismal!

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    October 12, 2005 at 9:24 pm

    And speaking of Rach’s exposure … liked her a lot better before she joined the deep-dip neckline race with Giada. They sure have tarted her up, poor girl.

    Reply
  8. Cate says

    October 12, 2005 at 9:28 pm

    Paz – waiting anxiously to see it. Paula Deen has a new magazine coming out this Fall too. I’m behind enough on my magazine — all I need is more temptation!

    Kalyn – I agree. Haven’t had a Rachael Ray dud, and I saw in an interview that she said they’re still all her recipes, which is nice to know.

    Jennifer – tempting…

    Sara – do you have the website for FoodTV Canada? I always forget what it is and want to add a link for it here. Since I know you guys get a lot of shows we don’t, it’s fun to check out.

    Sadaf — maybe she’ll rest on her honeymoon. ;)

    it’s only fuel – thanks for visiting! I don’t begrudge her the fame either, but would be nice to see some of the exposure going to a newfound talent too. She definitely has a great agent, or is great at marketing herself, much like Madonna was great at always reinventing herself.

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Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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