#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 #23

June 7, 2006 · ARF/5-A-Day

Another Tuesday, and another ARF/5-A-Day roundup is here. Nicholas and I were on our own tonight with The Husband working late, and we started dinner with a drink (non-alcoholic, thank you very much) that’s perfect for today. Called the Pom Pom, when I saw this recipe in the May issue of InStyle magazine, I knew it would make an appearance here. A little too tart for my taste, the ingredients certainly have your ARF bases covered.
The Pom-Pom (serves 4)
3 cups chilled unsweetened cranberry juice
3/4 cup chilled pomegranate juice
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
6 packets of no-calorie sweetener
3 cups chilled club soda

In large pitcher, combine cranberry juice, pomegranate juice and lime juice. Stir in sweetener until dissolved. Add club soda and pour into glasses.

First up this week is a deliciously creamy, veggie-laden Whole Wheat Penne with Creamy Basil & Veggie Sauce from Cooking Medley:

Just the mention of Gorgonzola, and I am so there. Albion Cooks’ contribution of Farfalle with Green Beans and Gorgonzola sounds divine!

Anthony’s Kitchen shares a new-to-me recipe with his Zhunka dish:

Hey, was this a Gorgonzola-theme that I didn’t know about? Kalyn’s Crunchy Chopped Salad with Gorgonzola looks deliciously refreshing for Summer heat:

Although she has a to-do list a mile long, Food, In the Main squeezes in time to make a healthy sweet treat with her Orange-Carrot Cake:

Meeta from What’s for Lunch, Honey? whipped up a Super Veg Sandwich inspired by her recent travels to San Francisco, “the world’s best city ever!”

Our resident Veggie Evangelist checks in with a beautifully colorful Green Bean and Radish Salad:

Foo Foos? Yep, Blog Appetite has them and you can find out all about them in her entry of Callalo Soup. Go check it out.

Gabriella shares her better-than-the-restaurants’-version of Chef’s Special Salad with Cranberries and Pecans:

And last, but not least, we’re ending with another recipe perfect for the Summer with Manpasand’s Grilled Corn – Indian Style

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Comments

  1. Kalyn says

    June 7, 2006 at 2:47 am

    Lots of yummy looking stuff as usual.

    Reply
  2. Claire says

    June 7, 2006 at 3:00 am

    oh, I meant to submit a recipe! Oops, I guess I’ll just wait until next week. BTW, how does this permalink thing work; I’m not website savy!

    Reply
  3. Cate says

    June 7, 2006 at 3:05 am

    IK totally agree, Kalyn!

    Claire – would love to have you join in. On the very bottom of your post, if you look at the posts’ time, it’s a link. Click on that, and that URL will be the perma link (permanent link) for that particular entry.

    Reply
  4. Meeta says

    June 7, 2006 at 5:42 am

    Cate,
    Great roud-up and so many scrumptious recipes to try. I too just love gorgonzola and today’s round-up has a few to try.

    Reply
  5. FJK says

    June 7, 2006 at 6:24 am

    Try this Pom drink for a less tart (and less healthy) kick

    The Black Cat

    Put ice in tall glass
    1 part Pom (or other pomegranate juice)(use more if you like tarter)
    3 parts Coke or Diet Coke

    Meow

    Reply
  6. mooncrazy says

    June 7, 2006 at 2:32 pm

    I too am a gorgonzola fan but have you tried Cambazola? I get it at Trader Joe’s and it’s a wonder mix of brie and gorgonzola. Very easy to spread on almost anything, and I have.

    Reply
  7. Megan says

    June 7, 2006 at 5:40 pm

    These recipes sound great! I keep meaning to participate – there’s always next week, I guess! I enjoy your blog and recipes and I love the round-ups! Thanks!

    Reply
  8. doodles says

    June 7, 2006 at 11:41 pm

    cate…..I love POM and I agree tart, tart, tart but I mix it with La Croix water which is a sparkling water no sodium. I do 50 – 50.
    About gorgonzola………I will find any excuse to use that cheese. And I wish that Trader Joe’s were everywhere BUT they aren’t.

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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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