Throwback Post: Good Eats With Gratitude for Beautiful Sunsets and Cranberries

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November 21 2013:

Thomas enjoyed his dinner so much the other night! Turns out the last pieces of his pasta were the perfect size to make a happy face! Our food is so happy and full of love!


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Thank you Rae Dawson! A wonderful book with an awesome message sent to Lillian all the way from Australia! And signed by the author! I highly recommend this beautiful little book!


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Thank you Mama! Had just got done having home made chicken noodle soup she made yesterday … Now we get cookies too!!! Yum!


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November 21 2012:

Lillian’s gratitude for today:

I am thankful for getting up early.

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I’m deeply grateful and thankful to all of the beautiful souls that helped me make my book, “D iz for Different – One Woman’s Journey to Acceptance” a reality … in less than ONE YEAR. If not for their encouragement, love and generosity this would not have happened as quickly as it did. For those that aren’t aware … EVERYONE who had anything to do with this book DONATED their time, talent and skills …. Early draft edits by Sara Jackson, draft test readers, Cheri Hill, Rachel Flower, Glenna E Smith, Kerry Connolly, Monica Tello McDivitt, Alisha Marie Peters, Sharlea Taft, draft proof reader, Stephanie Stokes, principal editor, Diana Michelotti-Webb, cover design, Natalie Gorden & Diana, cover illustration, Daniel Svoboda, Interior layout and graphics, Diana. I will never forget the part each of you played. The toast that closes this video is for all of YOU … I LOVE Y’all!! Click the link for the video …

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Thomas’ gratitude for today:

I am super grateful and thankful to play with Lillian.

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Out for a quiet sunset walk … How could one not be grateful for this beauty and peace? My gratitude cup runneth over …


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YUM!!!!! One of my contributions for tomorrow’s feast …


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November 21 2011:

Today I am thankful for products that moisturize the skin . . . especially in our dry Nevada climate . . . ahhhhhhhhhhhhh . . . .

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Halfway done now!!! Whew and YAY ME!!!

Throwback Post: Banana Pudding Surprise

**THROWBACK POST**

December 28 2013:

Yummy dinner at The Romano Casa! On Christmas Mama made some banana pudding like my mammaw used to make it. I wanted some for dessert last night and it was already gone!

Tonight after dinner I jokingly said I’d have some banana pudding for dessert. Mom n Frank laughed. Then mama got up and got this out of the fridge ….. all for me and Thomas …. YUM!! Reminds me of my Mammaw Downs! xoxo

Lillian and Camilla July 2019 Date Day

July 30 2019:

Lillian and Camilla July 2019 Date Day

First stop – Fries and a lemon cheesecake cookie for Lillian. Crispy cauliflower and a vegan cinnamon sugar donut for me.

Second stop – She likes throw pillows. So, a bit of fun looking at pillows … and other cool stuff. Love this hanging chair. Oh my gosh. I could have stayed there for a while. 💙💙💙

Last stop – A beautiful sunset walk. Ahhhhh …. It’s great to be home!

Steaming Hot Sumatra and Potato Chili Bowl With Almond Butter Cocoa While the Guinea Pig Chews

May 5 2019:

Me. A hot steamy cup of organic Sumatra black coffee. A super delicious vegan super fruit muffin. Gorgeous trees outside the window. A most satisfying combination. 💙💙

May 7 2019:

That. Was. Delicious!!! Baked red potato smushed into a bowl of vegan chili, sliced open and topped with Miyoko’s “butter”, sweet onions, and Daiya cheese. I couldn’t even eat it all. Filling and YUM!!

May 11 2019:

Yummy find at Trader Joe’s. So. Good.

Do your bookmarks look like this?Thomas has Lovey, our rescue Guinea pig, give her stamp of approval to bookmarks, receipts, and any other bits of paper!

I once accidentally knocked a receipt into her house that I needed for a return. I felt like a child saying the dog ate my homework when I handed the chewed receipt to the cashier. Sorry. Our Guinea pig thought it was hers and chewed it! 😱🤣

Vegan Tacos and Lemon and Ginger Water and Meh-Shee-Ka

April 3 2019:

Mmmmm … That was so good!!! I’m in love with this seltzer water flavored with real lemon and ginger juice.

April 12 2019:

Finally, finally, finally got to eat here!! The birthday celebrations continue! Thank you Carolyn R Smith for my birthday lunch!! House of Mexica (Meh-Shee-Ka)

From the restaurant: “Meh-Shee-Ka – A Tribe of plant based Mexica united together to create Heaven on Earth through the powers of food, life, love, & light.”

From Me: A full vegan menu with a feel good vibe permeating the atmosphere. Our server (and also co-owner), Marv, was absolutely wonderful with an incredibly humble energy.

We split the asada fries to begin with … WOW!! So good!!! I had a burrito and Carolyn had a chimichanga. It was like a symphony of harmonious flavors performing a lovely concert in my mouth. One I did not want to end.

Thank you Carolyn for EVERYTHING! Thank you for treating me to lunch, to your company, and for treating me like a birthday queen. I love you and I love our friendship. 💜💜💜

(Photo of the building borrowed from Yelp as I forgot to take a photo)

Vegan Open Faced Sloppy Joe and Mango Shadow and Open Faced Veggie Burger and Tomato Salad

April 16 2018:

Oh yum!!! Vegan open faced sloppy joe. This was incredibly good!

Crumbled falafel “meatballs” with sautéed sweet onions, cauliflower, green beans, sweet corn, petite green peas, tomato sauce, and veggie broth spooned in heaps on a piece of toast and sprinkled with arugula.

I didn’t set out to make this. It wasn’t until I was finished cooking and sat down to the eat that I realized what I had created! Yum!!!

Vegan Sloppy Joe 4.16.18

April 17 2018:

Well. That made for an interesting shadow!!

Mango Shadow 4.16.18 #1

A halfway eaten mango!!

Mango Shadow 4.16.18 #2

April 19 2018:

Open faced veggie burger piled high with sweet onion, tomato, and arugula with a side of baked potato medallions! That was good!!

Open faced veggie burger 4.19.18

April 21 2018:

I mean. Look at this cute wee cherry tomato salad with sweet onions, Holland Enjoya peppers, and piled high with arugula. Topped with sea salt and black pepper. Yum!! xoxo

Tomato Salad 4.21.18