My grandparent's 60th anniversary is coming in June and I wanted to get them something special. Do you have the 60th Anniversary Rose at the Flower Tree? I'd like to plant one for them in their rose garden as a suprise. Thanks.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
What though the radiance
which was once so bright
Be now for ever taken
from my sight,
Though nothing can bring
back the hour
Of splendour in the grass,
of glory in the flower;
We will grieve not,
rather find Strength
in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be;
In the soothing thoughts that spring
Out of human suffering;
In the faith that looks through death,
In years that bring the philosophic mind.
William Wordsworth
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Sacred Mother
Saturday Genevieve and I journeyed to Pyramid Lake for a sunrise meditation and yoga. We went to the Indians sacred site. The story is that Mother had two sons. One left and traveled north, the other left and traveled south. Mother sat down with her basket and cried. Her tears filled the lake. She was turned to stone at the site. Genevieve climbed into her basket.
To be here with over twenty people, meditating and doing yoga was an incredible experience. I find when I do things like this that I have a heightened sense of the world afterwards.
When we left, I wanted to stop and get a picture of the entire beach. Genevieve sat in the car while I stepped out and took the picture. When I turned to get back in the car I spotted this guy.
As I entered the car, Genevieve had this weird look on her face. As a young child (10-11) she watched the movie Tremor. If you haven't seen it, it is about these creatures that live under the desert floor. They are attracted to vibrations and devour what ever moves.
When I bent down to take the picture of the lady bug, Genevieve turned to look for me and I was gone. The little child in her immediately flashed back to the terror of watching this movie... Amazing how the mind works.
I hope you can find the time to enjoy the sacred sites near you. They are as close as your own backyard.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Recipes to Come Home To
I wanted to share this awesome mac & cheese recipe. This is a new staple in our house; no more blue box! A real comfort food. I used two 4 oz ham steaks, one just wasn't enough.
ps You can find Fontina cheese in the deli section. I had to ask.
Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
See this recipe on air Friday May. 02 at 4:30 PM ET/PT.
Show:
Everyday Italian
Episode:
Pasta Potluck
Butter, for greasing dish
12 ounces wide egg noodles
2 cups heavy cream
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (packed) grated Fontina
3/4 cup (packed) finely grated Parmesan
3/4 cup (packed) grated mozzarella
4 ounces cooked ham, diced, optional
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Butter a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish and set aside. Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Drain well, but do not rinse. Whisk the cream, milk, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in large bowl to blend. Stir in 1 cup Fontina, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ham, if using, and parsley. Add the noodles and toss to coat. Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Toss the remaining 1 cup Fontina, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup mozzarella in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the noodle mixture. Bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheese melts and begins to brown on top, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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