I loved my Sunday lunch of antipasti or a simple cheese plate. This consists of sharp cheddar cheese, prosciutto, Harvest Wheat Toasteds crackers, and grape tomatoes. I definitely put my own spin on this Italian course. In an attempt to keep the portions small, I loaded up a small salad plate. It filled me up….
Month: October 2016
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Barefoot Contessa
I simply adore Ina Garten, star of the TV show Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, which is is a 30-minute cooking show with an emphasis upon easy entertaining. In the latest This & That post on the blog The Simply Luxurious Life, I learned that her season premiere airs at 10:30 AM on Sunday. I…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Using my New Phone
My phone died last Monday afternoon. From old age. Since I got it right before my 30th birthday trip to Paris, that means it was 2 1/2 years old. With major memory problems from the beginning, I never loved it, but I strive not to complain in general. On Tuesday evening, I visited my local…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Hanging Out with Minnie
My parents have been out of town and for the past week, I have been helping my siblings watch the family dog Minnie while they are away. I had introduced you to this beagle/terrier mix here. I love dogs and have been enjoying my dogsitting shifts. We’ve had days of rain, so when the sun…