
October 14 – I’ll be at the ArtWalk event in Livermore. Booth #8 is on First Street, closer to Livermore Ave side. Let me know if you can attend!

October 14 – I’ll be at the ArtWalk event in Livermore. Booth #8 is on First Street, closer to Livermore Ave side. Let me know if you can attend!

Save the date! Saturday October 14th – Art Walk! I’ll have a booth on First Street

I am enjoying my Procreate art time. It is a much needed break from my work.

Been on the giving or receiving end of this cat greeting?

I am still doing the Bardot Brush – Making Art Everyday (MAE) challenge. I have been doing all of the prompts so far! I really want to learn more about how to use Procreate and this is the way to do it (for me). I am also excited about getting a subscription to SkillShare – I hope that I do not go down rabbit holes and start taking classes on too many topics!! Work and the Senate hearings are taking up much of my space right now.

I love the Barefoot Contessa – Ina Garten – kitchen god! Today’s prompt was “favorite dinner” and I was a bit stumped – I have so many favorites! We love to cook and eat at my home and I would have to say, hands down – Ina’s recipes are in heavy rotation! Some of my favorites – Chicken Piccata (my birthday request for many years now), Asian Salmon (the combo of Dijon mustard, garlic, soy sauce and Olive Oil is De-Vine!!), sagaponack corn pudding and The Italian Wedding soup are some that quickly come to mind.
I would love to attend one of her parties! We try to model that spirit when we have guests over (back in the day). Simple pleasures that convey love and appreciation.

Meal prompt today was “sushi” – another one of my favorite meals. I miss going to a restaurant and having a sushi meal. We’ve been doing take out, but it is not really the same experience. I do love rolls, especially when they involve avocado. But, good old nigiri is heaven on a plate.

To me, pizza is the perfect meal. I am super picky about my pizza – it must be NY, simple, folded. Use the crusts to dip up the oil drippings. Never use a fork to eat this, definitely, no pineapple on it! I miss my pizzeria in Long Island (Marios).

I have such memories of these cupcakes! I remember liking the top and inside, but not really caring for the cake part much! It was such a special treat to get these at our candy store. I prefer Ding Dongs, Yodels and Devil Dogs, but the cupcake had the best look!