My grandfather was drafted into the navy during WWII. He saw action in Pearl Harbor and in the Battle of Manilla in the Philippines. "Papa JB" had one of the more daring jobs on the ship. His fellow sailors would lock him into a full
Continue ReadingSummer is all about fresh ingredients, lots of color and easy preparation. Farro is a new discovery for me! I admire the ancient grain's nutty flavor and crunchy texture. But it also packs a nutritional punch with high levels of B3, zinc, magnesium and fiber.
Continue ReadingHoly One, Instead of looking for life's answers, I’m going to look for You, My God, in all and everything. Curiosity will be my compass. I’ll keep my fears in check. Be daring. My mantra: No regrets. Blood, sweat, tears and laughter. I’m going to wear out my welcome here on earth. Show up
Continue ReadingA perfect Sunday afternoon finds me barefoot in the kitchen listening to music and making mischief with my little sous chefs! Thankfully, all of my children, even the three year old, love to cook. Elise has mastered my pesto. Belle can make the most beautiful
Continue ReadingThis week we had a Spring thunderstorm for the books. The sky went dark. The air became ominously quiet. The first lightening strike caused a squeal from my three year old followed by a howl of thunder. And then the heavens opened up. I happened
Continue ReadingGod, I am a little boat on the great sea of Life. One moment it’s tangerine skies and smiles, the next, ominous clouds move in, silver-rimmed in dread. My faith quivers, rough waters batter my heart, the lightening strikes down my courage, and all I see around is
Continue ReadingWe human beings are an interesting lot: quirky, colorful and creative, full of surprises and a wanderlust for life. In another life, I would have been an anthropologist or Barbara Walters. I just love people. Nothing lights me up more than meeting a new person and
Continue ReadingRecently a friend surprised me with the compliment, "You are glowing!" I was quick to point out the dark circles under my eyes, the unbrushed hair, perfume of breast milk and missing lipstick-----All signs of a very sleep-deprived over-the-hill mother of a six-week old baby. But the
Continue Reading"L'Art de Vivre" is a French turn of phrase that alludes to the art of living well. You might be surprised to find that the French definition would not include professional accolades, material success, fame, coffers spilling with gold, or even physical beauty. (Side note:
Continue ReadingIf you were to visit my kitchen you would be greeted by this life-size French recipe for chocolate cake on my wall! For the chocolate connoisseur there is nothing as luxuriant as the famous French dessert, La Moelleux au Chocolat, or in laymen's terms, the flour-less
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