#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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Sick Day Today…

December 14, 2005 · Narrative

Woke up feeling pretty crappy today, so beat heat to the doctor first thing this morning. Two hours later, found out that I have bronchitis and borderline pneumonia. Fun! My parents were a HUGE help today, picking Nicholas up from school and coming over for dinner (take-out!), since The Husband is out of town on business. A strong support system is truly a wonderful thing!

Since I’m going back to bed to rest, I will leave you with a few promised recipes, so you’re not content-less.

The first is the Almond Fudge Pie Nicholas and I made yesterday. I found a Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust buried in my fridge, and had all the other ingredients on hand, so it was perfect. Easy to whip up, fudgy and delicious. Not a wow, but a nice, simple dessert to have in your file from Weekly Dish.

I’m also posting the Chilled Strawberry Soup Nicholas and I made last week. Only three ingredients, it comes together in no time and is quite yummy. Tastes much better very chilled, so keep that in mind. Nicholas loves it (he’s pretty good with most fruits) and slurped through two bowls of it tonight.

Until tomorrow…

Almond Fudge Pie
1 cup sugar
1 stick butter, softened
2 eggs
1/2 cup flour
Dash salt
1/3 cup cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 refrigerated pie crust

Preheat the oven to 425. Cook the pie shell for 5 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300. Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add the eggs and beat until combined thoroughly. Add everything else except the almonds, and beat until the mixture is thick and creamy. Pour into the pie shell; sprinkle almonds on top. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the center jiggles only slightly. If you want to be really fancy, you can serve the pie with a dollop of amaretto-spiked whipped cream. It’s also rich and delicious enough to stand on its own, especially with a strong cup of coffee.

Sweetnicks Note: It is slightly delicate to cut, so I put it in the fridge for about 20 minutes or so before cutting, to get a cleaner slice.


Almond Fudge Pie

Chilled Strawberry Soup
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled or one 1-lb bag of frozen strawberries, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup white wine or white grape juice

In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients; cover and process for 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into a bowl. Refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 2 servings.


Picture courtesy of Taste of Home, Cooking for 2

P.P.S. Like what you read here daily? Cast a vote for me over at the 2005 Food Blog Awards … go to Accidental Hedonist and show Sweetnicks some love.

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Comments

  1. Susan says

    December 14, 2005 at 4:24 am

    Bronchitis is nothing to be trifled with. Rest up – there are a ton of new recipes out there to be tried!

    Reply
  2. abe/happy says

    December 14, 2005 at 6:11 am

    youve got my vote ;) Hope you kick some Food Blogg Ass!

    now rest up and get well.

    Reply
  3. grace says

    December 14, 2005 at 10:43 am

    Hope u’ll get well very soon!

    Cheers!

    Reply
  4. Clare Eats says

    December 14, 2005 at 12:04 pm

    That is terrible
    Get lots of rest, vit c and zinc and GET BETTER! OK!

    Reply
  5. paz says

    December 14, 2005 at 2:49 pm

    Feel better real soon. Your Chilled Strawberry Soup sounds great. I’d like to try it.

    Reply
  6. joey says

    December 14, 2005 at 6:27 pm

    That Almond Fudge Pie looks amazing! I hope you feel better soon :)

    Reply
  7. Melissa says

    December 14, 2005 at 7:25 pm

    Feel better!
    I’m off to vote!

    Reply
  8. MeBeth says

    December 14, 2005 at 7:54 pm

    Oh no – I hope you feel better soon! (And I cast my vote!)

    Reply
  9. Catesa says

    December 14, 2005 at 8:37 pm

    ai not so good, take care you! all the best for a speedy recovery :)

    Reply
  10. Easily Pleased says

    December 15, 2005 at 12:08 am

    Mmmm Almond Fudge Pie. hope you feel better soon. your blog’s really good. i’ll be back!

    hey, i made a soup recently that might make you feel better – especially if you can get someone else to make it for you!

    http://easilypleased.blogspot.com/2005/12/freeform-soup.html

    hapy holidays

    Reply
  11. Joe says

    December 15, 2005 at 3:35 am

    Get well soon! I have yet (knocks on wood) to get sick this season…

    Reply
  12. Anonymous says

    December 20, 2005 at 5:23 am

    I just happened to run up on your page and I liked it … Obvious to me you are not only one with food but you love your dogs as well … Unfortunately though I was a little distressed to see these dogs eating such a wide variety… Not all things that we can eat are good for our pets… The ice cream sundae was unsettling due to the fact that eating chocolate can kill a dog … Please be more careful next time

    Reply

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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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