30
Jul
Posted by Theresa111 in Personal, Photography, Writing. 7 Comments
Mimosa Tree 3, originally uploaded by Theresa111.
This is one of my favorite trees. A friend of mine had a baby mimosa in a pot. She had it sitting on her desk at work. One day she held her finger underneath the little green leaves and told me to watch the [...]
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27
Jul
Posted by Theresa111 in Culinary School, Desserts, French Pastry, Personal, Writing. 5 Comments
The Concorde Cake, originally uploaded by Theresa111.
This cake was created in celebration of The French plane called The Concorde. It is chocolate from the inside to the outside. There is the satisfying crunch of the chocolate meringue disks and creamy layers of chocolate mousse.
After it is built it is covered with [...]
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26
Jul
Posted by Theresa111 in Personal, Photography, Poetry, Writing. 9 Comments
The Wings of The Dragonfly, originally uploaded by Theresa111
Visiting Aunt Myna’s home
Down a country lane
I stroll alone
And coming upon
A beautiful rock
I linger
Without thought
Of the clock
Sitting with my
Face to the sky
I listen for
The Wings of The Dragonfly
I close my thoughts
From reality
Turning away
From the city
My lips
Move to sing
Hoping to bring
This dragonfly
Who soars so high
Is he sitting
On [...]
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25
Jul
Posted by Theresa111 in Humor, Personal, Writing. 3 Comments
DSCN1470, originally uploaded by Theresa111.
Hello. My name is George Apple and today I am here to let you know that I hand out free advice. If you have a question, problem or just plain curious as to how I handle matters. drop me a line to this address (oops time’s up!) [...]
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23
Jul
Posted by Theresa111 in DVD's, Entertainment, Movies, Writing. 7 Comments
DVD Movie Review, originally uploaded by Theresa111.
I have plugged this movie in quite a few times to catch what I didn’t take in the other times I watched. Even though I get sidetracked looking at Anne Hathaway’s big eyes and indomitable spirit, I am riveted my Meryl Streep’s portrayal of her role as [...]
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21
Jul
Posted by Theresa111 in Culinary School, Personal, Photography, Writing. 5 Comments
Celebration Cake, originally uploaded by Theresa111.
Happy Birthday To You
Happy Birthday To You
Happy Birthday Dear Minx
Happy Birthday To You!
To one of the loveliest ladies it has been my pleasure to call my friend. The best to you darling. Hope your party is wonderful and that all your devoted readers bring you much joy. [...]
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20
Jul
Posted by Theresa111 in Chefs, Culinary School, Desserts, Personal, Writing. 2 Comments
Baked Alaska Being Torched can you see the flame?, originally uploaded by Theresa111.
This is a big process and time consuming too. The sponge cake is cut X3 in the shape of the bottom of a boat. Freshly made and frozen chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream is packed in-between the layers of cake.
More sponge [...]
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20
Jul
Posted by Theresa111 in French Pastry, Recipes, Tea Cookies, Writing. 1 Comment
Almond Tea Cookies, originally uploaded by Theresa111.
It’s lunchtime and then it’s tea time. These little gems are a treat for your mouth.
Almond Tea Cookies
Time consuming. Doubled, stuck together and decorated. This is a piped cookie, the consistency of choux paste.
6 oz almond paste
7 1/2 oz sugar
2 to 3 egg whites [...]
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