#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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Just a Quickie…

May 20, 2006 · Narrative


A bit of news and a bit of reading, then I’m off.

A fan of Rocco DiSpirito? Read my quick piece on what five items he says you should have in your pantry.

Want superhuman powers through your food? Start with blueberries and even dark chocolate, and then go read this.

Until tomorrow…

A year ago today … Supper Club goes Mexican.

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  1. purplecupcake says

    May 20, 2006 at 1:13 pm

    OMG, I absolutely love Rocco! However, my perception of him totally changed after his show ‘The Restaurant’ aired. But, I still think he’s a hottie!
    It’s funny you mentioned Pampered Chef because I want to be a consultant too! Is it possible to sign up under you or do I need a consultant from my area first?
    I love pink! Thanks for the heads up!

    Reply
  2. Cate says

    May 20, 2006 at 1:46 pm

    I agree with you on Rocco – my view of him totally changed after The Restaurant too. I loved the show – it’s always fun to see the behind-the-scenes stuff. I think if you can’t sign up under me, then I can send you a referral link – drop me a line. They even have pink and white polka-dotted plates that are adorable! Thanks for dropping by my site. :)

    Reply
  3. Erika says

    May 20, 2006 at 5:51 pm

    Oh my goodness Cate!! You seem to be such an incredibly busy person…to add more is just…wow! Best of luck to you. I could always use Tupperware, I’ll be sure and check out your links when they’re up

    Reply
  4. Glenna says

    May 21, 2006 at 1:10 am

    I agree about Rocco. I like his food, his recipes, but the show made me crazy. I was a hotel convention planner for a lot of years so I’ve been around the restaurant/catering businesws. Rocco is a good cookbook writer and personality but he’s a terrible manager. My husband had to ban me from watching The Restaurant because I swore too much while it was on. I think he was actually more concerned about the conversations I was having with Rocco through the TV.

    Great about the Pampered Chef. I need a few pieces…

    Reply
  5. Cate says

    May 21, 2006 at 3:22 am

    Erika – LOL, no rest for the weary, right? Martha Stewart only gets 4 hours of sleep a day and if it’s good enough for her…

    Glenna – I really miss The Restaurant. I love seeing the kitchen action, but Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen starts in a few weeks and while it’s not completely the same thing, it will do. ;) Drop me a line whenever you need PC products. Link will be up by the end of the week. Thanks for stopping by my site.

    Reply
  6. Culinarily Obsessed says

    May 21, 2006 at 6:39 am

    geez, Pampered Chef & Tupperware consultant now too? I’m still trying to figure out how you do it all!

    Hope you’re having a great weekend =)

    Reply
  7. purplecupcake says

    May 22, 2006 at 3:28 am

    I’ve tried to reach a consultant in my area but have not heard back in a while.

    Reply
  8. Cate says

    May 22, 2006 at 1:24 pm

    Purple Cupcake: I checked with my Director and she’s looking into getting you signed up. In the meantime, if you need anything ordered, drop me an e-mail.

    Reply

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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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