Snap Thursday - Beach Art

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The picture above was one of many that we took during our trip to Isla Mujeres, Mexico back in June. There was a park at the end of the island, and it had various pieces donated from artist and countries around the world. Out of all of them, this one was my favorite.

It’s strong and powerful and I love how it stands there taking in the elements from the sea every day.

I can look at it over and over again, because doing so brings me a sense of relaxation and well being.

Weird right?

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Almond Lemon-Lime Slice

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About a month ago, a representative of the Donsuemor Bakery, located in Alameda, California, contacted me about wanting to send me some samples of their baking products and see what I could come up with using them and ingredients in a dessert.

First I was all up and anxious about this.  I will be the first to tell you that when it comes to developing a savory recipe I’m all for it.  But, developing a sweet recipe - I’m a total coward.  Baking for me is the holy grail of step-by-step cooking and I rarely venture off the instructions.

But, I figure it was going to give me a challenge and I never back away from a challenge.

That is why Tom and I are having an all out war with the angry birds game in our house.

He is up by one game.

I plan on whooping his butt this weekend.

But, back to the point

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Snap Thursday - Lily

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We moved to our house three years ago. That is how long I had this potted plant.  It was a gift from my good friends, who came down from NYC to help me decorate the house.  When they got me the plant, I figure it was green, and my main concern was not to kill it.

Because, green thumb I have not.  Any plant that survivies around me, its a weed - trust me on this.

When they gave me the “Green” plant (as Tom and I called it) we had not a clue of what type of plant it was, simply that it was some type of hedge plant, it was green, pointy and I had no hope for it.

I gave it 2 weeks - tops.

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