Day 231

NEW KITCHEN

Do one thing everyday that scares you.

Day 230

The measure of love is when you love without measure.

Day 229

Everything around me is perfect.

Day 228

Randy and I leave for the East a week from today:
Paris, Boston and New York City.
Due to the move and preparations of travel,
this food blog will become a food diary and inspirational words site
until our return the end of October.

You may never know what results come from your actions,
but if you do nothing, there will be no results.
Gandhi

Day 227

S'MORES DESERT AT THE CLIFFHOUSE IN INDIO
Pretty good but nothing beats the desert at
Mama Terano's next door in Rolling Hills Estates.

The quality of mercy is not strain'd.

It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven

Upon the place beneath:

It is twice bless'd;

It blesseth him that gives

And him that takes...

William Shakespeare

Day 226

Don't compromise yourself.
You've all you've got.
Janis Joplin

I communicate my needs,
then let go and see what happens.

Day 225

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA

A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

It loveliness increases:

It will never pass into nothingness;

but will keep a bower quiet for us,

and a sleep full of sweet dreams,

and health, and quiet breathing.

John Keats

Day 224

Recipes will resume soon...still moving into new home.

Have you found someone to share your heart with?
Are you giving to your community?
Are you at peace with yourself?
Are you trying to be as human as you can be?
Tuesday With Morrie, Mitch Albom

Day 223

Another Birthday Boy

The Creator Wakan-Tanka

Comes to us first to make us what we should be

And then flows thru us and out to others.

Chief Fools Crow, Teton Sioux

A holy relationship starts from a different premise.

Each one has looked within and seen no lack.

A Course in Miracles

At first,

Our dreams seem impossible,

Then improbable,

And eventually inevitable,

Christopher Reeves

Day 222

I want one of these fake sable throws.......

SUNSHINE SALAD

Mix together in a bowl:

Your favorite mixed Greens

Goat Cheese crumbled over the top

1/2 a can or more of drained, rinsed Garbanzo beans

A handful of Pine nuts

Some Hearts of palm, sliced into 1/2 inch circles

Green and Black olives

Toss with your favorite dressing

Perhaps Balsamic vinegar and Oil

Season with Salt and Pepper

Isn't life the greatest?

Day 221

Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

God gives talent and work transforms that talent into genius.
Anna Pavlova

Believe in Divine interference.

Day 220

ENTRANCE TO NEW HOME IN THE DESERT

Simple, pure, and heavenly.

It doesn't get much better than this.

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA

Slice three or four vine ripened Tomatoes into thick slices

Slice fresh whole milk Mozzarella

(get buffalo if you can)

into the same thickness and layer with tomatoes

Scatter Basil leaves like butterflies upon the surface

Mix together Balsamic vinegar and Olive oil with Salt and Pepper

Pour over and enjoy

You could also chop everything up in a bowl

Add one luscious avocado

And a handful of pine nuts

Day 219

We are settling into our new desert home in Indian Wells, CA.
It's a beautiful open home with lots of north facing windows
looking out onto a saline pool and spa
and a lovely little lake with an island for the dogs to run unleashed.

Day 218

To laugh often and much,

To win the respect of intelligent people

And the affection of children

To earn the appreciation of honest critics

And endure the betrayal of false friends

To appreciate beauty

To find the best in others

To leave the world a bit better

Whether by a healthy child

Or a garden patch

To know one life had breathed easier because you have lived.

This is to have succeeded!

Emerson

Day 217

Every meal with this fabulous family was a blessing!

MRS. MURPHY'S MEXICAN SALAD

Chop for the salad:

One head of Iceberg lettuce

2 luscious Tomatoes

1 small Red Onion

Add:

1/2 cup or more grated Cheese

1 small can sliced black Olives (or pit your own)

1 small can drained Kidney Beans

Secret Sauce:

1 pint Sour Cream

1 tablespoon Mayonnaise

1/2 cup Salsa

Salt and Pepper

One chopped Avocado

Mix everything together

Serve with crushed corn chips on the top

Day 216

(over cooked the entre last night...food blog continues tomorrow)

You may never know what results come from your actions,
but if you do nothing, there will be no results.
Gandhi

Saying yes and no clearly builds confidence
and rids us of the misconception that we are powerless.
Marsha Sinetar

Day 215

A musician must make music,
an artist must paint,
a poet must write
if he is ultimately to be at peace with himself.
What one can be, one must be.
Abraham Maslov

Day 214

These are simple cheesecake recipes.

Purchase crust mix (graham or Oreo)

and place in jars or small glasses.

You may add chopped up chocolate bars or fresh fruit.

Simple, sweet, adorable, delicious.

Chocolate Cheesecake

1 package Cream Cheese

Juice of 1/2 orange

1 can (14 oz.) chocolate sweetened condensed milk*

*If you can't find chocolate sweetened condensed milk

add 1/2 cup of Hershey's chocolate syrup to reg. sweetened condensed milk.
Combine.

Combine cream cheese, juice and condensed milk until creamy and smooth.

Pour onto prepared crust, chill at least three hours.

No Bake Cheesecake

1 package cream cheese (8 oz)

1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)

2 tablespoons lemon juice (can be modified to taste)

1 tsp clear vanilla extract

Filling of choice.

Same directions as above.

I made the graham cracker crust

according to the directions on the box and bought the Oreo crust.

I just spooned about 1/2 cup of filling into each jar

then added the fruit filling of choice or fresh fruit

then refrigerated for a few hours.

Easy peasy!

Hunky Husband and Birthday Girl

Day 213

Happy Anniversary Todd and Betty Liebler

Make each day a masterpiece.
Drink deeply from good books.
Make friendship a fine art.
Build a shelter against a rainy day.
Pray for guidance and count and give thanks for your blessings every day.
John Wooden

Day 212

MILAN
Today is my birthday!

Day 211

This was made with the pizza dough from Trader Joe's.

CINNAMON BUN
Roll out the Pizza Dough on a floured surface
Spread soft Butter all over dough
sprinkle liberally with Sugar and Cinnamon
Add some chopped Nuts if handy
Fold in half
Cut into 1 inch wide strip
Roll into spirals or tie into knots
Bake 350 for 10 to 15 minutes
Mix a little milk with Powdered sugar for an icing

These were good....but you can also get 5 in a can
already prepared that are even better!

Day 210

All anger is an attempt to make someone else guilty.

Don't try to save anyone from their experience.

Fear is just False Evidence Appearing Real
(or Fuck Everything And Run)

Be responsible for what you see.

Day 209

He makes his fresh....I purchased mine from Trader Joe's.
This is a sweet version.

DAVID ROCCO'S AFTER SCHOOL SNACK
Take golf ball size bits of Dough
Pull or roll into flat discs
Heat Oil in pan till sizzling
Plop in the dough and fry until golden on both sides
Remove to paper towels
Add a bit of Butter
And sprinkle generously with Sugar and Cinnamon
Yummy!

Day 208

Be willing to love not matter what.
See the light in everyone.
The power of love can heal all the broken little bits.
When you feel you heart is closed,
just place your hand over your heart
 and ask for divine energy to come and fill you with light and love.
Let the child in you just crawl into the lap of divine loveness.
Diane Vaughn

Day 207

USC WINNING TRI TIP SANDWICH
Split a sweet Hawaiian bread roll
Spread with Dijon Mustard
Layers with thinly sliced rare barbecued Trip Tip steak
Add sliced sweet Pickle
Squeeze together sand take a bite
Touchdown!