#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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ARF/5-A-Day #14

April 5, 2006 · ARF/5-A-Day

Hey all! Another Tuesday, which means ARF/5-A-Day is upon us, and I have quite the round-up in store for you. Before I get to it, first my own contributions.

Our main course tonight was a tried-and-true, John Zaccaro’s Penne with Vodka Sauce. This is one of my favorite penne with vodka sauce recipes. It’s very easy to make, and the sauce is nice and thick, without being overly heavy. It comes from Karen Duffy’s A Slob in the Kitchen. Good cookbook, good food, good sense of humor.

Going backwards, to start our meal, I made a new recipe, Salad Ole. Very quick to make, and chock full of veggie goodness. I really liked the dressing on this one, and will probably make it again. Not a WOW, but a good, solid salad.

Lastly, Nicholas put in a request for another batch of Strawberry Bread and, of course, I’m all too happy to make it. It’s fairly healthy, and bursting with strawberries. The batch I made on Sunday for my office and The Neighbors’ office was obliterated … poor Nicholas was waiting for leftovers. ;) Not with these guys, so now he’s got his very own and he’s a happy camper. Doesn’t this before shot look delicious? Reminds me a bit of granola.

OK, enough about me, on with our round-up. Until tomorrow…

A year ago today… just another day.

Myriad Musings joins us for the first time with a double-header featuring her Roasted Chickpeas with Green Mango and Yellow Lentils and Szechwan Vegetables with Coconut Milk. Yum, sounds great!

Meeta from Germany’s What’s for Lunch, Honey shares her Tart Ratatouille with Warm Goat’s Cheese:

Kalyn’s Kitchen from Utah gives us a new take on cauliflower with her Pureed Cauliflower with Garlic:

Food, In the Main from the UK cooks up “giant Mediterranean bell peppers stuffed with spiced couscous, and served with oven-roasted Anya potatoes, fresh boiled green beans tossed with a little butter and salt, and lots of freshly ground black pepper.” There’s a delicious mouthful!

The Chocolate Lady in New York shares her way with Escarole, something I’ve had, but never cooked before…

Sarah from Cucina Bella in Connecticut dishes about one of my favorite vegetables, Sauteed Broccolini:

Another delicious dish comes by way of SpiceHut in California with her Spicy Mint Aloo with Half-Off Coleslaw Wrap:

Stacey from Just Braise in New York tries something new, this week contributing a main course with her Roasted Leg of Lamb w/ Mango-Mint Sauce, Moroccan Style Millet & Rum Pineapple w/ Baby Almonds. Lotsa long titles this week! :)

As a fellow devotee to Pom pomegranate juice, I can’t wait to try this smoothie from 5 Recipes a Week.

Blog Appetite from California gives us a a wonderful Paella with Meatballs and Vegetables with Avocado Sauce recipe, and the rich history behind the dish.

Another green vegetable joins the round-up this week, this time from Up a Creek without a PatL with her Brilliant Green Chinese Broccoli – yum!

Kitchenmate from Pennsylvania presents our next two-for-one deal with her Hot and Sweet – Vegetable Fried Rice & Gobi Manchurian. Vegetables aplenty here, folks!

Phew – great round-up! Thanks to all who joined in …

Salad Ole
2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/3 cup chopped green onions
2 avocados – peeled, pitted and diced
1/3 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
handful of chopped fresh cilantro

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, zucchini, corn, green onions, and avocado.
Whisk together the picante sauce, oil, lemon juice, garlic salt, cilantro and cumin. Toss gently with the vegetables. Chill 3-4 hours, and toss before serving.

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Comments

  1. stacey says

    April 5, 2006 at 12:38 pm

    I love vodka sauce and your salad looks so crisp and fresh… I’m itching for corn season… Everyone’s dishes look delicious!

    Reply
  2. abe/happy says

    April 5, 2006 at 12:45 pm

    Penne with vodka sauce and the strawberry bread will definitely try those recipes :-) yum yum yum !!

    Reply
  3. Kalyn says

    April 6, 2006 at 3:07 am

    Nice job as always.

    Reply
  4. Cate says

    April 7, 2006 at 2:11 am

    Stacey – you’ve got to try this vodka sauce recipe. Definitely on the top of our list.

    Abe – you can’t go wrong, I promise you. :)

    Kalyn – thanks!

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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. 💛

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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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