Putting another of my Florence cooking classes to the test, I made a batch of light-as-air Fior di Latte gelato and enjoyed some with a generous drizzle of the 12-yr old Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale that I brought home from Reggio Emilia. It truly is a taste of heaven, one of life’s little luxuries!
Jiro Gets Painted!
Painters working outside the house spilled some paint in the backyard and forgot to clean it up before they packed up for the day. Of course, Jiro finds it and rolls around on it. Luckily, it was water-based paint and came off rather easily.
Handcrafted Limoncello
What was started almost 2 months ago is finally ready: bottled, labeled, chilled. Smooth, lemony, and mellow, but still with bite.
Container Herb Garden
My herbs are thriving. Photos are just 9 days apart!
Before. (5/24/19)
After. (6/2/19)
Breakfast Delights
Baked goods from Dan The Baker.
Strawberry and vanilla bean cream fruit tart with edible flowers and a ham and gruyere croissant.
Country sourdough bread.
Cooking Italian
Putting the Italian cooking classes I took in Florence to the test at home.
Bringing Back The Shine
It’s an annual process: buffing, vacuuming, and polishing the concrete floors in the house to give it that ‘brand new, wet look’ shine!
And So, The 6-Week Process Begins
When life gives you lemons, make limoncello.
A Hint of Autumn ... in the Spring?
A spring sunset masquerading as autumn foliage.
Sure Sign of Spring
Getting ready for another season of landscaping and lawn maintenance shenanigans.
A Spring Sunrise
3 Days Before the Start of Spring
Winter’s last gasp ..... hopefully.
LeKlint Light Dimmer Switch
Set the LeKlint Pendant Light up with a Wemo Dimmer Switch. Now it goes from ‘dreamy’ to ‘sunny’!
LA Trip
Went to LA this past weekend to attend baby Kamille’s baptism and got to see old friends and indulge in a lot of off-diet grub as well.
Egg Custard Pie
I made an old childhood favorite: egg custard pie. Cue a flood of memories and a taste of home.
Work Farewells
Kevin goes to Japan for a 2-year assignment. Dave, Mark, and Craig head off to retirement.
Boodle Night
A delectable night of Filipino food, “kamayan”-style, with co-workers.
Ramen Night
Hot and spicy miso fireball ramen with chicken karaage and chashu bao. Just what I needed on a freezing Friday night.
A Winter Sunset
Dusk slowly takes over the winter sunset.
Fracture
Tried out for the first time a couple of Fracture prints (www.fractureme.com). With Jiro’s pictures, of course. They looked great!
