#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 #16

April 19, 2006 · ARF/5-A-Day, Narrative

Another ARF/5-A-Day Tuesday is upon us, and with Spring and Summer fruit and vegetable bounty now coming into season, the possibilities are only limited to your imagination.

I was playing with a couple of ideas for our dinner tonight, but The Husband ended up beating me to the punch and making dinner on his own. Surprise! Since it included his House Special Roast Pork and Black Beans and Rice, I needed to get creative quickly to make sure to cover my ARF/5-A-Day bases. What to do?


After a quick scan of the refrigerator, I came up with a bunch of red, juicy, ripe tomatoes — perfect. Coupled with three avocados I had on the counter, I had a quick and simple plating, sliced tomatoes with avocados, dressed only with coarse salt and cracked black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Divine. And to top it off, Frozen Mudslides… The Husbands worked for a few hours on the swingset tonight, and it’s actually starting to look like something. Should be just one more night or two at the most before Nicholas and The Girlfriend can start enjoying it. They’re bursting with anticipation!

OK, on to tantalize your tastebuds with the round-up:

First up, Sweet Napa joins us for the first time with her take on one of our favorite pizzas:

Stacey from Just Braise tackles beets this week with her Beet and Bean Salad:

Happy Burp from Germany sends in her Strawberry Jam – yum!

Arthi from To the Tooth has antioxidants on the brain, even being mindful of them while on vacation! Her entry this week includes the very colorful peppers:

Biscuits and Blues contributes one of my favorite things, Broccoli Salad, with her Bodacious take on it:

Sailu’s Food serves up Aloo Tamatar Subzi – Curried Potatoes in Tomato Sauce , chock full of hearty vegetable goodness.

The Spice is Right is taking advantage of the ripe tomato bounty with her Tomato Rice:

The Fat-Free Vegan combines two of my favorite vegetables with her Spinach and Artichoke Pie:

Kalyn, our resident Pepper Queen, shares her gorgeously colorful Marinated Pepper Salad with Garbanzos and Olives:

Another newcomer this week, Saffron Trail from India shares her Vegetable Paratha with Carrot-Garlic Spread:

Check out Cooking Within My Grasp’s site to see what she does with Tomatillos:

We have our dessert category covered this week by Farmgirl Fare with her own recipe for Toasted Almond Chocolate Chip Biscotti:

Until tomorrow …

Hot Health Hint: According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, although all fruits and veggies have them, the best foods for antioxidants are cauliflower, peas and oranges. I know what kind of recipe I’ll be searching for next week!

A year ago today … A Little Bit of Havana.

P.S. I neglected a few pups in the Weekend Dog Blogging round-up, so be sure to go check out the cuties I missed.

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  1. plum says

    April 19, 2006 at 4:32 am

    Mmmn, I agree about the spinach and artichokes. Pie here I come!

    Reply
  2. Susan in Italy says

    April 19, 2006 at 6:47 pm

    Oh those artichokes are gorgeous. They are just pitiful where I live… And then the tomatillos! Jesus, you’re killing me. Haven’t had tomatillo salsa for ages. They don’t even exist here.

    Reply
  3. Kalyn says

    April 20, 2006 at 12:27 am

    Oh I do love being the pepper queen.

    Reply
  4. Cate says

    April 20, 2006 at 2:29 am

    Plum, I’m right behind you!

    Susan — ahhh, but I’m sure you have plenty of things over there that would make US green with envy! ;)

    Kalyn – LOL, glad you approve!

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    April 20, 2006 at 3:37 pm

    move over Emeril, here comes my brother!

    BTW tried the Havana Cuban Sandwishes… YUM!

    The Sister In-Law

    Reply
  6. Cate says

    April 22, 2006 at 12:50 am

    The Sister-In-Law: And like Emeril, The Husband has his one favorite spice … Adobo on EVERYTHING! Glad you liked the sandwiches – they’re a favorite here too. ;)

    Reply

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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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