Elaborate cheese board making
I created this extravagant appetizer board this evening in preparation for our little celebration tomorrow night. It’s loaded with a variety of crackers, nuts, veggies, fruit, cheeses, olives, dips, lamb […]
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gabriana
Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
First attempt at pavlovas
I’ve long wanted to try making pavlovas. I’ve never actually eaten one before, but I saw Ina Garten make one years ago on TV and have always wanted to try […]
Brunch with Pat
Our dear friend Pat came to visit us today. We had a wonderful time catching up on life together and we brought a delicious brunch home from a local Jewish […]
Trying more vehicles
Mama and I expanded our vehicle search today. When we began looking earlier this year, we focused on a Toyota RAV4 since that was the best fit we could find […]
Crepe Myrtle season begins
Mama adores Crepe Myrtle trees, which are abundant here in Santa Rosa, and so we planted two of them in our front yard many years ago. We eagerly await the […]
Revival in the garden
This evening we got outside into our garden. That was a significant accomplishment after a pain-filled weekend. The cool fresh air was comforting. And it was a joy to see […]
My little guardians
This week’s infusion hit me hard and I’m feeling beat. My Saturday started with an untreatable migraine and vomiting. It was rough. I had planned to rest today, but I […]
Perfectly placed volunteer
This lovely yellow zinnia appeared inside the edge of this pot, volunteering itself at exactly the right spot so it looks like the dancing woman is holding it. We love […]
Zesty chicken taco bowls
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is a zesty chicken taco bowl with layers of Cuban black beans and rice, zesty citrus shredded chicken, tomatoes, sour cream, and tortilla chips! It was […]
Infusion snooze
Benny and I both napped during my immuno-suppressive infusion to treat Crohn’s Disease today. Both Portia (my port) and I struggled after a fitful night, but Benny was fantastic! Many […]
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