I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Twenty-one school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
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Weekend Dog Blogging #5/Weekend Wrap Up

October 17, 2005 · Narrative

Sorry for the lack of a post last night, but was dead tired when I came home and was trying to be productive around the house before The Husband and Nicholas came back.

Regular readers know that when The Husband and Nicholas are away for the weekend, I usually have dinner with my parents on Saturday night. True to routine, we ate together, but this time, instead of going out, we stayed in and cooked, with my sister and brother-in-law dropping by and joining us as well. I made a simple salad to start, making one of The Husband’s favorite dressings … just olive oil, juice of half a lemon, salt and pepper. Dinner was a new recipe, Creamy Shrimp with Pasta. It was pretty good, and I’d consider making it again. Nice and easy, it hits the table in under 30 minutes.

Tonight, The Neighbors came over for our Sunday night regular dinner. Nicholas and The Girlfriend hadn’t seen each other outside of school all week and were desperate to get together, despite many phone calls during the week. I swear, I think they might be worse than lovesick teenagers … no doubt the sign of things to come!

The Neighbor made dessert (cupcakes, the kids’ favorite, and Key Lime Dessert Bars). You know I’m rubbing off on her when she calls me to tell me they’re going to be a few minutes late because she has something in the oven!

We decided to keep things easy for dinner tonight. I made a simple salad to start, repeating The Husband’s favorite dressing from last night, since he missed it. Dinner was pizza, accompanied by Stuffed Garlic Bread (a recipe made by from Supper Club last month). The Stuffed Garlic Bread is delicious, and a definite repeater.

To show how organized I am for this week, I already made the office treats for both The Neighbors’ office and mine: Banana Chocolate Brunch Cake for her and Moist Caramel Apple Cake for mine, both new recipes.

Supper Club is this week (already!) and I’ve not only decided what I’m making, but have already bought the groceries for it. I’ve also already planned two dinners for this week and bought everything for that as well. Tomorrow night is 20 Minute Pasta with Eggs and Ham and Wednesday is Spanish Meatballs. Not bad, eh? It feels good to have a plan. The Husband has a Fire Department meeting tomorrow, so I picked something quick, Tuesday night is Supper Club, Wednesday the meatballs … I’m good ’till Thursday!

This weekend brings us to Weekend Dog Blogging #5, and we have a bunch of great new pics, so be sure to check them out below.

Kalyn’s Kitchen has jumped on the “weekend blogging event” bandwagon, this marking her first weekend of Herb Blogging, so check that out when you get a chance.

Below is my entry, a thriving Basil plant. Only problem is I made the mistake of putting this one in the backyard, where the dogs typically hang out, and one afternoon, caught Eli happily chomping away at it. After that, I pretty much relinquished control.

And while you’re checking out foodbloggers weekend event, make sure to stop by and see Clare over at Eat Stuff for her regular Weekend Cat Blogging event.

Will put my recipes up from this weekend on sidebar links tomorrow. Also tune in tomorrow to find out what I’m making for Supper Club. In the meantime, on with the show…

Jen from Speculative Musing‘s creative take on this weekend’s event – love it!

Bailey (far right) from Savory Notebook entertaining some houseguests this weekend:

A forlorn-looking Ziggy from Soul Fusion Kitchen:

The pups at Dispensing Happiness living the good life:


The performing Lady from Live, Laugh, Love:

Dale, from One Hot Stove, snug as a bug in a rug:

No matter what she says, the pups at Something So Clever are still cutie patooties:


Giving new meaning to the phrase, “minding the farm,” check out Lucky Buddy Bear at Foodie Farm Girl:

Bean from I’m No Heroine getting ready for the coming cold:

Love the pose from Max in Paris at Banlieue Blog:


And last, but not least, some of our clan … Nicholas and Eli trying to decide who gets to try out the new dog bed first!

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  1. Mona says

    October 17, 2005 at 6:19 pm

    Sounds like you had a fantabulous weekend, and how great was Saturday’s weather when the clouds finally broke and we saw the sun! Great puppies this weekend, especially the girl and her statue dog-very funny!

    Reply
  2. Janice says

    October 18, 2005 at 1:07 am

    Can’t wait to read those recipes! Any ideas on what to serve 4 kiddies – ages 1 – 5 for their Halloween costume party?? All I can come up with is hotdogs and cupcakes.
    Janice

    Reply
  3. Karen says

    October 18, 2005 at 2:08 am

    Thank you for hosting WDB #5! I love seeing all the cute pics…thanks also to everyone who participated. :)

    Karen

    Reply
  4. swee says

    October 22, 2005 at 7:19 pm

    hi.. i was just wondering.. how can i join the next Weekend Dog Blogging ?

    Reply
  5. Cate says

    October 22, 2005 at 8:34 pm

    Swee – just e-mail me your dog picture and put a link on your site, back to mine, mentioning the event. Hope you join us!

    Reply
  6. swee says

    October 23, 2005 at 5:54 am

    hey i’ve just sent u the mail :)

    Reply

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I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Twenty-one school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.

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I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Twenty-one school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef

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