We had such a great time on our recent trip to Europe… I keep going over the scenes and experiences in my mind. Relationships are just too precious for words.
Author: Bonnie
Summer’s Bouquets Become…
Summer’s bouquets become… Fall arrangements.
White Bean and Kale Soup
I just finished the pot of white bean and kale soup that I made a couple of days ago. It got better each day!
The Leeks of Egypt…
Jewish people living in Egypt before the Exodus evidently loved leeks. When they were liberated from the bondage of slavery to the Eygptians and wandered in the desert for 40 years, they missed the “leeks of Egypt.” And I understand why. They are incredibly delicious. Here is one way to use leeks. Start with fresh, fat…
Hasselbeck Defends Palin
I do appreciate Elizabeth Hasselbeck on The View. I don’t watch the show because I can’t stomach its “view”–even with Hasselbeck there to balance the liberal banter a bit. But every now and then, I come across something she has said that blows a fresh wind on a subject. PS. I would not want to be…
Days of Awe
Jewish people the world over are walking through the Days of Awe right now. They are ten days between the Jewish New Year and the Day of Atonement. These are very sober days. Here is some very good info about it.
Autumn Garden Party
Today I hosted a family autumn garden party for just the ladies. It was fun to get together and catch up, and the weather was perfect for eating under the backyard arbor next to the koi pond. The brook bubbled, and the dragon flies flitted about the yard all afternoon. I wonder if they were…
Quick Mediterranean Salad
Fall is here finally, and I am in the mood to cook and entertain again. So here is a salad I made last night for supper. I love it because it is so quick, easy, and a crowd pleaser.
Sarah Palin and Israeli Filmmaker
Since I love Israel, I found this video clip about Governor Sarah Palin interesting.
Atmosphere Changers!
A few years ago, quite a few years ago, I was trying to lose a few pounds by running. I mapped out and followed a trail that sent me by a construction working crew. I chose that path because it was flat and smooth, and I could run along unimpeded and build up some steam. I did, in fact, lose some…