Y'all already know I love to bake. But I gotta tell ya… Since I moved to a low carb/gluten-free lifestyle, I am having a blast with baking with almond flour, coconut flour, coconut oil, flax seed meal, Swerve, and other ingredients I'd not used much before. If at all! Here are some of my recent LCGF yummies… Zoodles! (Zucchini Noodles) They are delicious! Especially with spicy marina … [Read more...]
The Molitor Stradivarius comes to Belmont Mansion
Music is an important part of our lives and comes in many forms. Most definitely, the term "one size fits all" does not apply when discussing the vast number of styles in this time-treasured art form. As can be said pretty much across the board when comparing the mores of current society to those of times past, what was taboo then—be it for better, or worse—has now become the norm. In … [Read more...]
A Luncheon at Belmont Mansion
Yesterday, I had the pure pleasure of meeting a bookclub at Belmont Mansion (the setting of my Belmont Mansion novels) for a delicious luncheon, wonderful sharing time, and then a tour of the mansion. I never tire of being in Adelicia Acklen's beautiful home. Pay no attention to that woman in the background flashing us. Those Victorians and their naked statues… Sheesh! A … [Read more...]
A few of my favorite low carb things
I am LOVING this newly adapted low carb lifestyle! I'd been considering cutting back on carbs for a while—which represents a huge decision for this Carb Queen. But the timing never seemed quite right. Then about six weeks ago, I was sitting at my desk writing. It was late, around 1:30AM or so (my best writing hours are after midnight, go figure). And I felt a nudge to really start eating … [Read more...]
Not-so-guilty pleasures
I recently visited a local farmer's market and found some wonderful treasures. Not antiques this time, but some lovely finds I'll be buying again. Look at these pretty homemade cards! I like sending unique note cards to friends, but I'm simply not creative in this way. So I appreciate "sharing" the talents of others who are! Look at the detail in the … [Read more...]
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