Some days don't follow a plan and today is one of those days. My post is just made up of moments that have tumbled together in my mind, and hopefully this will make for an unexpected nice Tuesday post.
First off, I'll show you a picture of my Birthday Dinner. Let me just say that when the food is this good, calories don't count!! This is a wonderful place that serves the best Italian food....I was totally full after dipping the warm bread into the bowl of olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasonings.
Then there is my Pear Relish project!!
I started chopping, stirring and mixing yesterday and now my kitchen smells like September!!
Today, I will load those jars with the sweetest tasting relish, seal the jars and give them a good water bath. It takes time to make this relish but it is so worth it... Just a tablespoon on top of fresh peas or pinto beans makes them taste like pure country sunshine on a plate.
Becomes this →→→
Now, for a good laugh and a sweet invitation!! I saw this picture on Facebook of goats riding in an old truck. The caption "Get in, we're going for coffee." So here is your invite to come on and join me and the goats...they looked like they were having a great time and I know we all would have a lot of fun as well.
Of course, I would have to borrow an old truck, but I'm sure we could all fit. Don't worry...my drivers license are good for at least one more year!!
Got to show y'all something that is more than beautiful....things can be more than beautiful can't they? A gift captured by a dear friend... What comes to my mind is: ...a fiery horizon where the golden light has melted into the waves...
One more thing for today!! I found myself some new frog shoes!! You read this right...Shoes that look like frogs! Please don't be jealous... I will even let anyone that wants to, borrow them!! Life is way too short to wear boring footwear isn't it?
Just kidding!! 😉
Birthday dinners, pear relish, goat coffee runs, sunsets and frog shoes...I hope your day will be filled with little surprises like these...
It's a fun day to have fun!
Shug...🐸
I hope you had an amazing birthday dinner! I’ve never had pear relish, but it looks and sounds amazing!! That sunset picture is absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteI am sooooo glad you did NOT buy those frog shoes, they are cute/funny but NO please. ha ha... happy belated birthday
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fun Birthday!! And I think I'll let you keep those shoes...Lolol
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Donna
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ReplyDeleteYes - this is a wonderful Tuesday post! It made me happy.
ReplyDeleteYour birthday outing looks wonderful.
I've never heard of pear relish but it sounds very refreshing.
I don't drink coffee but I'll go with you and the goats anyway. :)
Ha on the shoes!
Such a beautiful family sharing your birthday and wonderful Italian food! I can't get over the beyond-beautiful sunset photo, either. I took my breath away! Blessings, Shug!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shug!!!! I am so glad you had such a Good one. Your header is outstanding; did you snap it yourself? The frog shoes gave me such a laugh!!! I wonder if wearing them gives one the ability to hop?
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful birthday! It's always a good time to get together with friends for a celebration. I've never heard of pear relish, but now I'm thinking I need to go see if I can find some because that looks delicious. That sunset photo looks so beautiful! I can remember the last time I stopped to just watch the sunset. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteShug ... you have the best sense of humor and also the best way of expressing it. Your posts always make me feel so good.
ReplyDeleteNow, those frog shoes are really something else !! Thanks for my giggle this morning.
Sue
Hahahahahaha on the frog shoes. Those are a hoot and a half. Love making relish and I've never added pears. I will add them if/when I get a hold of some good ones. Very cool idea. Love that you had good birthday food with zero calories. lol.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shug!!!! Hahahahahaha on the frog shoes. I saw those on Facebook - are you going to get a pair. I know that restaurant it is one of my favorites and I can't think of the name. Darn. Looks like you had a wonderful birthday! Love to see your family.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Beautiful! Blessings and cheers for many more!!
ReplyDeleteThis whole post gave me a giggle. I loved all the goofy - I"m in on the goat ride. Not so much on the shoes. 😂 They are hysterical! Your birthday dinner sounds like it was divine. And that pear relish looks AMAZING!! So I'm in on that too. 😉 Blessings xo
I can positively feel your joy radiating through my monitor. And what a pity Blogger hasn't yet invented scratch and sniff technology. I never thought about September having its own aroma. I hope you and the goats keep an eye peeled along the way ... I'll be standing on the corner of Coosa and Main with my thumb out!
ReplyDeleteThose shoes are just fantastic. I wonder if they make the same for men. I'd love shoes like this. Can you imagine, going to a meeting at work wearing those shoes? They'd never take me seriously again ... they never did.
ReplyDeleteThis post today has cheered me up. Thank you Shug. Also ... I liked the bread olive oil and garlic. We'll have to make some tomorrow with origano and other herbs (don't know their names but they're in the cupboard). We keep all our herbs in alphabetical order. People have asked: What a laborious task, where do you find the time? I said it's next to the sage and parsley!
God bless.
It's good to have a plan, but it's smart to know when to throw the plan away and go with the flow.
ReplyDeleteSeventeen years ago, before relocating up here, I fondly recall a charming Italian restaurant in Palo Alto, just a stone's throw from Stanford. This unique gem had an entrance that led directly through the bustling kitchen, immersing you in the rich aromas of garlic, herbs, and simmering sauces before you even reached the dining room. The ambiance felt straight out of a classic mob film, a lively gathering spot for students and locals alike, along University Avenue. One of the delightful quirks of the place was how they served their mouthwatering pizzas and hearty platters atop sizable, rustic cans of tomatoes—an ingenious touch that added to its vibrant character. It was a truly happening place, where every meal felt like a celebration.
ReplyDeleteIf you can genuinely pull off those frog shoes, I admire your boldness! In my younger days, I had an impressive collection of shoes—so many that it was almost a hobby. My focus has shifted to comfort-first options. I love several pairs of boots that I enjoy.
I've never come across pear relish before, but it sounds delicious! I mean, it has pears in it! How could it not be amazing?
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If those frog shoes had a much lower heel, I would be tempted to buy them just to wear occasionally for kicks and giggles.
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the clouds and water reflecting the clouds is breathtaking
Glad you had a good birthday dinner. I think we should all get a pair of frog shoes and then we can hop in that truck and go get coffee.
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