I can’t believe we are a week away from Thanksgiving here in the states, and the planning begins for most people looking forward to entertaining. Here are a few recipes I stumbled upon which I consider a fresh take on the old tradition, especially for those who hate turkey as much as I do. Also, I take no credit for these recipes or photos, I’m just passing them along, so click away on the photo to be redirected:
I have to say I am impressed with the concrete approach to kitchen and bath decor here. I’ve never considered the option. Although come to think of it my mother’s house which was built in the 1930s has a beautiful concrete sink in the garage, next to her laundry space.
It’s been a while since I’ve suggested a boutique hotel – a blog entry I’ve put aside for a while, focusing on other topics instead. But since I am an avid traveler, always longing to get on a plane to go somewhere, at times more or less on a whim, I decided to bring this popular entry back, even throughout the off-season in travel. The city of Bruges, in Belgium came to mind recently since I normally crave to be in a storybook type of place in the winter months, hibernating in a room with character, a fireplace if possible, hot tea at my disposal, the ambiance exuding enough energy to inspire me to write at the very least, the romance portion of my novels. In Bruges, I would stay in Relais and Chateaux Hotel Heritage, and although there isn’t a fireplace in the rooms, the character and charm of each space make it a wonderful destination for romance I could go on forever, detailing bits and pieces of information about this romantic town, but …
I am a fan of the man. The man behind the mask, behind a beard, behind an Irish accent, a killer in a role, a lover, a hero, on land and on the water. A preacher, a soccer player, anything goes. And while I was researching for book 3 – which I’ve been working on diligently to have ready by February 2015, I stumbled upon this video, pausing to take it all in. It was filmed in San Francisco, I know exactly where, since I stalked the shoot, naturally 🙂 It’s wonderful to see the finished product. Anyway, enjoy for all of you Gerard Butler fans, or not. Happy birthday to the man of today!
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Need I say more. The style, the look, the feel and everything else that go along with Emerson Fry fashion – a look I have cherished for years, perfect for wear in San Francisco. {source}
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As you know I follow many bloggers, and always appreciate the wealth of information from the blogger community, here and there sharing the details with my readers. Being a San Franciscan, I must say we have the best Asian Kitchens, traditional or Asian infusion, and I swear every time I turn around, another one is popping up in the city, exciting me to try each and every one of them. Anyway, one of my favorite bloggers here, had a recipe posted on her site I couldn’t pass up since it tapped into my Asian food cravings. Which happens on a daily basis, right around the lunch hour. This recipe I decided to try last night, except instead of using pork – which I don’t eat, I opted for Sweet Italian style chicken sausage from Trader Joe’s, adding my own touch to the very perfect recipe. Serves 6-8 as a side dish Ingredients Meatballs 1 pound ground pork 1 bunch green onions, diced 1 cup of cilantro, chopped 1.5 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon salt …
I grew up in a culture where the elder women in the family knew the best of remedies for most any ailment. At the time, being so young, I didn’t buy it. Decades later, when I seek medical attention for anything, from a migraine to joint pains to indigestion, the inability to sleep at nights, or whatever, they are too ready to prescribe pills, with a list of side effects a mile long. I regularly pass, turning to the Internet for natural healing solutions instead, always finding out suggestions bringing to mind the elder women in my culture. What have you found to remedy your aches and pains?
Last week was nuts. The world series playoff draining all of me. It seemed nothing mattered. I put everything on hold to focus on the games, and the drama of who’d take the championship. On Friday I attended part of the parade down Market Street in San Francisco, and after getting soaked in a much-needed rain, I ended up the evening with a few friends, celebrating the Giants and Halloween. Saturday was crazy also with errands and more running around, and Sunday Scorpio birthday celebrations here and there. Now, I am looking forward to November. With the time change to still get used to, I welcome the month with pre-holiday planning, details, and hopefully the opportunity to wear sweaters. (We haven’t had to do in San Francisco yet). So, stay tuned, this month will be an exciting month at rawsilkandsaffron. Happy Monday! {photo source}
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