I'm thinking about going back to doing a daily photo diary.
I miss the challenge of capturing a good photo each day,
and many people tell me they enjoy it.
Besides, I find that it helps sharpen my photography skills,
which still need improving, so......here we are.
You may recall this used to be a monthly feature,
but it feels a bit more manageable to do it bi-weekly.
I don't solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute it every single week,
but as long as I've got decent photos to share,
I'll keep it going to the best of my ability.
Minor little snowstorm today.
A red-bellied woodpecker is quite appreciative of the suet feeder on snowy days.
My first attempt at hamentaschen (pronounced HUM-en-tosh-en), is a success!
This pastry is traditionally eaten on the Jewish holiday of Purim,
and the explanation that I grew up with is that its triangular shape
represents wicked Hamen's three-cornered hat.
and the explanation that I grew up with is that its triangular shape
represents wicked Hamen's three-cornered hat.
Get the recipe for Nutella Hamentaschen by Tory Avery, here.
Sometimes it's fun to spend the afternoon playing around with the mantel.
Quick snap of Empire State Building,
while walking by 5th Ave. and 34th Street in New York City.
while walking by 5th Ave. and 34th Street in New York City.
Snow day! A foot of snow is enough to keep us all indoors for the day.
Lasagna soup -- oh my, My, MY!
It's the perfect way to warm up the tummy on a cold, wintry day.
Recipe by Deb at Cooking On The Front Burner (get it here).
It's the perfect way to warm up the tummy on a cold, wintry day.
Recipe by Deb at Cooking On The Front Burner (get it here).
Two days after the snow storm:
Bright blue skies, and the streets are finally clear.
Bright blue skies, and the streets are finally clear.
A skinny version of potato gratin - delicious!
Recipe coming soon!
Recipe coming soon!
Ms. Cardinal rules.
The view from my sister's apartment --
New Jersey in the foreground; Manhattan across the Hudson River.
The famed Apollo Theater in Harlem,
captured as we ride across town on 125th Street in New York City.
captured as we ride across town on 125th Street in New York City.
Hyancinths from Trader Joes purchased for my Hello, Spring Blog Tour post.
Shopping for a dress got me all depressed because I felt fat,
so I'm having some dulce de leche Fro-Yo to drown my sorrows.
Happy National Puppy Day from Sadie!
The highlight, and perfect ending to the last two weeks,
is that I got to meet Katie from Let's Add Sprinkles,
when she came to New York City for the weekend!
Katie was the first person to follow my blog,
so I am forever grateful to her.
We gabbed for about an hour, and could have talked all day, I'm sure!
is that I got to meet Katie from Let's Add Sprinkles,
when she came to New York City for the weekend!
Katie was the first person to follow my blog,
so I am forever grateful to her.
We gabbed for about an hour, and could have talked all day, I'm sure!
I feel fat, too and look at you and Katie. Great pic!
ReplyDeleteI do love these photo posts and still try to do one now and then. I need to get a really nice camera as I am sure it helps to get great pictures like yours! Love seeing the pictures of NYC until we can get there again.
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun getting to meet you. You look fabulous and not fat. I'm sad the snow was filthy by the time I saw it. I'm thrilled you are going to do this feature again. We could have talked all day!
ReplyDeleteHow nice you got to meet Katie! I think all of us bloggers have a special place in our hearts for the first people who followed us. It's like 'wow, someone wants to read what I have to say?! What's wrong with them??' LOL
ReplyDeleteI have made those cookies and to be honest, I thought they were a bit too labor intensive, but that's probably because I was making sixteen million other varieties at the same time. I might have bit off more than I could chew...pun intended :)
Home in two weeks where internet is plentiful. Have a great week!
xxx
I could just hug Sadie! Munch your hamentaschen. And then drown my sorrows too!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your photo diary!
I didn't know you back when you did the photo diary but I applaud you for bringing it back. Your photos are extraordinary!! I'm looking forward to your posts!
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Amy, I so enjoyed these photos and just love the shot of the Empire State Building. Joan-My Cookie Clinic
ReplyDeleteThe view from your sister's place is breathtaking!!!
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