Good Morning, today is Wednesday, May 26, and the weather is partly sunny with temperatures reaching almost 90 this afternoon. This seems like a winner to me, let’s just wait and see. Wow hump day already these weeks just seem to fly by. I think that has something to do with age. Children are always waiting or anticipating something, such as a party , the end of school, summer but at a certain age all you seem to have is time, and that is true but you must make use of that time, do the things you wanted to do all the years you worked, then you will have no time again, that’s a good thing.
Yesterday, after I left you, I virtually traveled to Italy as I told you, I had a nice breakfast of a tarrale and strong coffee. Then I set out to get the things for the picnic. Which turned out wonderful, we had mortadella, procuitto, bread and a cheese called Talliagio which I have never had before, it is like an Italian Brie. Then an apricot, no wine sorry to say, sometimes I just don’t enjoy it during the day. For dinner I made something wonderful Pacciei with mushrooms and pistachios. It was delicious, before departing for home.
I have been very remiss, when I started the blog reflections of a life my intention was to post pictures and recipes of some of my favorite culinary feats. However I have not really done that but I will change that starting today. With the summer coming and warm weather there should be some different things emerging from my kitchen because I am always looking for some different to eat. This prevents boredom and staleness from setting in. After all isn tthat what life is about living , not being bored or stagnant, but enjoying the journey. And what better way than to do it with friends and family.
This weekend starts the official summer season, Memorial Day that’s the day the pool opens and the one thing most important to me is the summer TAN. I have always been a devotee of the sun a real worshipper, so the sunscreen must be the perfect blend to ward off skin cancer but allow me to tan. This year I asked a dermatologist what to use and he gave me something and said now you can tan but no cancer. I can’t wait to use it. I believe the sun actually has healing powers, it rejuvenates you, gives vitamin d which we are all lacking, when you were sick most of the times you spent recuperating outside in the sun. Now I am not advocating laying in the sun unprotected or all day with no break or using plain olive oil, although I have done all those things, don’t do it, it’s painful. Today everyone is afraid of the sun , I think it is ridiculous especially children, let them play and enjoy outdoors. Just be cautious and smart. Of all Co Co Chanel did , I think suntanning is her greatest design. Everyone looks better with a tan.
In honor of Chanel I will bid you adieu until tomorrow, enjoy everything, I see peaches in the store pick a good one and enjoy. Til Tomorrow!
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