For lunch

I had company and when the meal was over I found I had an extra piece of steak. So the next day for lunch I sliced the steak very thin and made it into a steak salad with pita.

Steak Salad 

Servings: 2 

1 Steak sliced very thin (served chilled) 

3 cups Romaine lettuce 

1/2 tomato 

1/2 avocado 

2 hard boiled eggs 

Dressing 

3/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 

1 clove of garlic

(minced or pushed through a garlic press) 

1 teaspoon of lemon juice 

Crispy Pita

Cut one pita into triangles

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet 

Place pita triangles into the oil and allow them to get golden & crispy.

After removing them from the skillet, place on a paper towel and sprinkle a little sea salt over them. 

The Little Black Dress

I have a little black dress hanging in the back of my closet

Rarely if ever do I buy a dress not knowing

when I will wear it, but this was

an exception. 

It was beautiful, affordable

and I knew when I tried it on

that one day I would have

an evening where 

I would

reach into the back of my

closet, pull it out and say, 

"Hello, little black dress" 

"It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure."

"Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress."

"Fashion passes, style remains." 

~All quotes by: Coco Chanel

(photos courtesy of: weheartit)

Living

“The greatest treasures are those invisible to the eye but found by the heart.” ~Unknown

"Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music." ~Angela Monet 

"There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." 

~Albert Einstein 

(Photos courtesy of: weheartit.com)

A Sunday Picnic

Recently I have been having Sunday picnics with the two ladies I take care of~Sometimes we go to the park, lay a quilt down and sometimes we find a little picnic table and play cards after our meal is over. There is something special about a Sunday afternoon, when your shoulders are relaxed, and you are sharing a meal outdoors with someone or some-ones who are special to you. 

I hope you find the time during this summer to go on a picnic with the ones you love.

(Photos courtesy of: weheartit.com) 

A moment of summer

The summer night is like a perfection of thought.  ~Wallace Stevens

“If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more dances. I would ride more merry-go-rounds. I would pick more daisies.” ~Nadine Stair 

There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.  ~Celia Thaxter

(photos courtesy of: we heart it) 

Le Cafe De Paris

"Bonjour! Welcome to Le Cafe de Paris! 
Here you will enjoy delicious and authentic french cuisine in a cozy bistro atmosphere! Our menus are perfect for early family breakfasts, business and more casual lunchs, dates and romantic dinners! 

Bon Appetit!"

Last Friday evening I was introduced to this treasure here in Boise. When I walked into Le Cafe De Paris I could feel an instant smile tugging at my lips; it was so peaceful and the air smelled delicious! I  had only come for dessert but as I looked at the dessert menu I realized "only dessert" was going to be much more special than I had originally anticipated. I had theCrème brûlée with espresso and it was perfect. Walking  out the doors an hour later, all I could think was "When can I come back?" 

Le Cafe De Paris 

204 North Capitol Boulevard
Boise, ID 83702-5922
(208) 336-0889

(Photos courtesy of: google image) 

A lady's tress

Tress                                                                              

1. a long lock of hair; the long unbound hair of a woman  2. a plait of hair                                       

 

The hair is the richest ornament of women.~Martin Luther

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.  ~Kahlil Gibran

I'm not offended by all the dumb-blonde jokes because I know that I'm not dumb.  I also know I'm not blonde.  ~Dolly Parton

Hair style is the final tip-off whether or not a woman really knows herself.  

~Hubert de Givenchy, Vogue, July 1985

(Photos courtesy of: we heart it)

Seattle

        

Mars Hill Church 

"Mars Hill Church is a group of people who Jesus has saved and sent to be missionaries. We come together as one giant family to worship Jesus in many locations at many times. You can expect a time of prayer and singing to God as well as biblical preaching every Sunday."

Canlis Restaurant

"Canlis is a place of warmth and welcome. Everything you touch is genuine. Everything you see is authentic. The welcoming fireplace. Mr. Canlis greeting you at the front door. The invisible valet ticket. With elegant energy, Canlis is a place of beauty, serenity and hospitality. "

St Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

"Every Sunday evening at 9:30 p.m. in the Cathedral's nave, the all-male Compline Choir leads this formal choral service that is a Seattle tradition."

(Photos courtesy of: google image, weheartit)

Alice in Wonderland

White Rabbit
I'm late / I'm late / For a very important date. / No time to say "Hello." / Goodbye. / I'm late, I'm late, I'm late.

Alice
If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary-wise; what it is it wouldn't be, and what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?

What is the use of a book, without pictures or conversations?

(Photos courtesy of: weheartit) 

Through the Eyes of the Lens

I was going through my photos

yesterday, sorting, deleting,

saving, and most of all...

reminiscing.

The beauty of a photograph is 

it captures a moment; it captures 

an expression,a person, a location,

and it allows us to carry with us 

a beautiful moment that might have 

otherwise been lost.

    (Photos courtesy of:weheartit)  

       

Baubles & Beads (Jewelry)

bau·ble

1. A small, showy ornament; a trinket. 

jew·el·ry

1. an adornment made of precious metals 

and set with gems (or imitation gems)

Forever 21 has very pretty and 

inexpensive jewelry

price range:$6-$10 

(Photos courtesy of: www.forever21.com) 

Dinner for two (actually 3)

This evening two friends

came over for dinner.

 I love planning the menu,

picking out the food,

putting on great

music, trying a new

recipe;having

it turn out 

and most of all...

I love having company over

when it's 

friends

Menu

1. Parmesan Crisps

2. Garlic Roasted Potatoes

3. Corn on the Cob 

4. Steak 

Dessert

Carmel Pecan Ice Cream with Fresh Strawberries 

(photos courtesy of: me) 

The Sweetness of Sleep (Anthropologie)

Have you ever watched

a child sleeping? 

Their calm breathing, 

the peacefulness of the room...

This past weekend I was 

very tired. 

The morning I woke up

after having a full, restful

night of sleep, I stretched

my arms and watched the sun 

shining through my window...

ah the sweetness of sleep. 

(Photos courtesy of: anthropologie) 

Peach

"One day I would have all 

the books in the world, 

shelves and shelves of them. 

I would live my life in a 

tower of books. I would 

read all day long and eat peaches. 

~Jacqueline Kelly

Life is bag of peaches.

Be the juicy one.

(Photos courtesy of:www.weheartit.com) 

 

Kiss the Girl

A few nights ago I was at a home where the Little Mermaid was on; I was in the kitchen and could hear "Kiss the Girl" and I couldn't help but smile; so here is the song of the day:) 

There you see her
Sitting there across the way
She don't got alot to say
But there's something about her
And you don't know why
But you're dying to try
You wanna kiss girl.

Yes, you want her
Look at her, you know you do
It's possible she wants you too
There's one way to ask her
It don't take a word, not a single word
Go on and kiss the girl (kiss the girl)

Shalalalala
My oh my
Looks like the boy's too shy
Ain't gonna kiss the girl
Shalalalala
Ain't that sad
It's such a shame
Too bad, you're gonna miss the girl
Go on and kiss the girl (kiss the girl)

Now's your moment
Floating in a blue lagoon
Boy, you better do it soon
The time will be better
She don't say a word
And she wont say a word
Until you kiss the girl (kiss the girl)

(Lyrics:The Little Mermaid)

(Photos courtesy of: we heart it) 

Taste and See

Coffee Drinks by Michael Turback 

 "At the turn of the nineteenth century Luigi Bezzera found a way to add pressure to the brewing process, forcing hot water and steam through the ground beans and into a cup, not only reducing brewing time but extracting more noble flavor, aromatics, and texture from the beans. His invention aroused a national cultural addiction and spawned the honorable profession of barista."

Working the Plate (The art of Food Presentation)

by Christopher Styler

 "Food presentation goes beyond the arrangement of finished ingredients on a plate...A chef's style is defined by (and evolves from)  his or her work experience, personal aesthetics, and environment." 

(Photos courtesy of: Me)