#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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July 18, 2006 · Narrative

Today was one of those days where it would have been better for me to stay in bed just to avoid hurting myself, as in running myself over with my own car! I stopped by The Neighbors house to drop off Nicholas’ birthday party invitation for The Girlfriend (because of my inability to remember to actually hand them the invitation when they were here THREE times this weekend!). I stop the car in front of their house and open my door and get out … and my car starts rolling away. I’ve now got a nice bruise on my hip to show for stopping the car. I think remembering to put it into park would be a heck of a lot safer!

When I picked Nicholas up from Summer Camp today, he requested ice cream. No surprise since it was a very humid 90 degrees this afternoon. He wanted a vanilla and chocolate ice cream twist and I got a Cherry Italian Ice. Of course, 20 licks into his cone, he decides mine looks more fun. And, of course, I’m driving and he can’t wait, so I reach over my seat to hand him the Italian Ice and end up dumping the whole cup on him accidentally … red slushy, sticky, messy stuff all over him, his car seat, the floor. Luckily he started laughing when I started laughing, and all was ok. Sigh…

Today is the day that I am officially the owner of Well-Fed. I’m quite excited about it, and looking forward to seeing the next chapter unfold. If you haven’t visited the site yet, please do. I know you’ll find something you like. Well-Fed is the main site, and there are 8 branches. Paper Palate is dedicated to all food-related news in magazines and newspapers, and cookbook reviews. Growers and Grocers covers everything you need to know about food production, issues from farm to table and addresses both the positive and negative aspects of food production. Fit Fare is dedicated to making healthy, wholesome and delicious food part of a well-balance and sensible lifestyle. The Spirit World is all about wine, cocktails, liquors and more. Sugar Savvy is about taking care of your sweet tooth and, lastly, A Nice Cuppa is for coffee and tea fiends. So, as you can see, there really IS something for everyone. I will also be adding more channels in the coming months, so be sure to stay tuned. Each site publishes between 1 and 5 new articles a day, so it’s like getting a new magazine every morning.

Alright folks, that’s a wrap for tonight. Until tomorrow…

A year ago today… The Farmer’s Market and delicious sweet potatoes.

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  1. Alicat says

    July 18, 2006 at 1:35 am

    congratulations! :)

    Reply
  2. Annie says

    July 18, 2006 at 2:34 am

    Hi Cate, I just want you to know I have done that same thing with my car, so don’t feel bad. It was pretty embarrassing and potentially dangerous, but I lived to tell about just like you!
    I was thinking of joining you for the ARF/5-a-day but I’m not sure how to email a permalink. What is a permalink? I may have even done it before but I am not sure of the technical lingo. Could you leave a comment on my site? Thanks, Annie

    Reply
  3. juliebean says

    July 18, 2006 at 5:14 am

    OUCH !!! Feel better, Cate!

    Reply
  4. WhiteTrashBBQ says

    July 18, 2006 at 5:03 pm

    Congratulations!

    Now you need to add an outdoor cooking channel to Well Fed.

    Reply
  5. Madeline says

    July 18, 2006 at 5:04 pm

    I had a day like that yesterday too – it was so bad I even checked my horoscope to see if I should have just stayed in bed.

    Many congrats on your official ownership of Well Fed. I am sure it can only get better from here!

    Reply
  6. Pavani says

    July 18, 2006 at 6:22 pm

    Hi Cate,
    Hope you are feeling better now.
    Congratulations on Well fed.

    Best,
    Pavani

    Reply
  7. the chocolate lady says

    July 19, 2006 at 12:09 am

    Ouch, ouch, ouch!
    Well, let’s be grateful it was no worse.
    Looking forward to seeing what’s all up at Well Fed.

    Reply
  8. Cate says

    July 19, 2006 at 12:00 pm

    Thanks, Ali!

    Annie – embarassing? Absolutely! ;)

    Thanks, Julie – just a sore hip. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. :)

    Robert – Great idea; I’m on it!

    Madeline – misery loves company, that’s for sure.

    Pavani – thank you.

    The Chocolate Lady – considering the street slopes, with the left being on a cliff ((shudder)).

    Reply
  9. JoAnna says

    July 20, 2006 at 6:34 pm

    Consider yourself TAGGED

    P. S. hope you’re feeling good soon!!

    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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