Instead of my usual snowy pictures (I am SO done with those images, even though some of them taken this week were quite nice), I shall torment you with last night’s menu… I was quite pleased with the result…
Grilled shrimp, pan-seared scallop with fried shallots and Fra Diavolo Sauce
Bavette with shallot sauce, GI Joe Cabbage with pancetta & onions and roasted baby potaoes
Olive oil cake with Macerated strawberries and Triple Sec whipped cream
OK, OK… I have to include at least one picture from one of our walks…maybe two!
It’s dead, Jim
Dancing on the Breeze
Gratitude List
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Soooo grateful to both Andre and Bill for coming over to fix my old car ~ change the alternator strap ~ all for the price of a meal and a bottle of wine!
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Though it cost me two hours of my time, another little piece of the Estate is done.
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I have been doing more writing challenges and finding out I just may have some talent.
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My baby got his first job! Now the two boys are working part-time…
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I’m happy I went to my first Mary Kay meeting and it confirmed that this will be a nice little sideline to get out of the house and see people. I need me some people!
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The menu above was served to lovely friends, Tammy & Andre and Armen (sans Sandi, unfortunately, as she had to take care of her father. Fingers crossed things go well for him!) A fire in the fireplace, great company, good food and wine; how better to cap off the week-end!
The meal looks amazing. Seems like your creativity extends to the kitchen as well….:). Glad you had a great week and weekend.
Thanks George! I am a caterer part time;-)
I love cooking and entertaining!
Dale, you amaze me with your upbeat determination to stay connected and active in your season of loss and sorrow. Although we don’t all cope in the same way, you are an inspiration to me. Your cooking photos definitely cause saluvation. If only I were close enough to trade estate and tax consulting for those delicious meals 😍
Thanks, Sammy! I do my best.
Dang! If only indeed!!! 🙂
Cheers to the list … and cheers to the wine. You sure have a lot of people pulling for you! 😀
I am truly very lucky!
Good Morning Miss Dale!
A very good morning to you, Sir Frank!
Sleep well?
Not bad actually! Good enough to find myself at the gym!
That a way … and don’t forget – Kirkland brand Benadryl. 😉
Oh yeah…I did forget!
Glad to be a reminder.
Looks delicious! What is bavette?
It’s a fancy name for flank or skirt or the awfully called slap steak
Wonderful photos -especially “Dancing on the Breeze”. Your food makes me hungry just to look at, Your gratitude list is full of ways you are creating new spaces for yourself. 🙂
Thanks Ms Viva! It’s what I aim for!
Hello Dale, What an extarordinarily nice list! Glad to hear you had such a good week. Congrats to your son too!
Wishing you all the best,
Carol
Thanks for your kindness, Carol!
Looks fab! mmmmmmmm 😋
Not to tooth my own horn…but it was pretty delish! 😉
toot away 😎
B-)
I’ll never lose weight this way Dale. :O)
I should have written a warning then? Something along the lines of “warning. Reading of this post may cause rummaging through one’s fridge and mindless eating”!
An addiction I’m already guilty of which my developing spare tire is reminding me of and all too frequently it seems. I think I’m going to be like Dracula and take to breaking all the mirrors in the house.
Oh don’t go there! You know that expression “Never trust a skinny chef?” Well… that should NOT exist because I feel I will lose all credibility if I am nice and slim (or so my body/mind seem to be in cahoots to making me think!) I have been working my best to whip those thoughts OUT of me… have joined a gym. Have gone to the restaurant twice this week so far… battle will not easily be won, I fear.
Its war! 😀
Great looking meal Dale and sounds like a great weekend 🙂
It was indeed. Thanks (was pretty tasty, if I say so meself! 😉 )