Saturday 10/2/10
Today we took the dogs to a Dog Festival http://www.dogdaddy.org/
being held at our school – where we take EXCEL class.
It’s in New Hope, PA — 25 ish minutes from Ivyland.
I originally wanted to take them to the beach but admitted I was
being overly ambitious with that idea.
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dosey doe or something like that……..
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PUG
~ Shannon took this photo for YOU!
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This dog was sporting a Mohawk
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BODIE – a dog we met at
Havana’s bar/restaurant in New Hope, PA
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retired seeing eye dog. very cute.
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The local Library was having a Book Sale
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Weasel & Michael book shopping.
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The NEW HOPE-IVYLAND steam train –
photo taken from our car for ROGER!
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I made some home-made pepper shooters –
they are stuffed with provolone wrapped in Prosciutto
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sauteed asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto drizzled
with balsamic syrup
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the wild cats….
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they are so darn CUTE!! I wish we could keep one.
Does anyone want one? There are 4 of them.
I caught two today & Michael made me “throw them back”
as if they were a “catch & release” program….
He wants to organize a catch & get them all at the
same time. We learned about a couple places today
where we could take them.
But I’d rather someone I know get them.
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Taking the time to make others feel good
may be one of the most gratifying things you do;
you’ll experience great rewards
when you are the one responsible
for positive changes
in someone???s overall demeanor and attitude.
~ Todd Smith
http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/08/18/10-ways-to-make-people-feel-good/
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adorable camera assistants
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
October 1st 2010
Tonight we made plans to go to Lilly’s Cocina Loca
in Newtown, PA – about 20 minutes from Ivyland.
They had 1/2 price margaritas before 7pm.
It was a mad dash to get there because I got
stuck at work – we were busy – WOW!
I did as much business today than I did all of last month.
This is good!
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Lilly’s Cocina Loco
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this ladies’ job is to make guacamole – that’s it!
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Cheers! 1/2 price margaritas were kind of a bust b/c
they were pretty weak. We ordered extra shots of
tequila to spiff them up….next time were are “byot”
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CRAB drink stirrer
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alligator drink stirrer
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spicy homemade guacamole – YUM!
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– house ripened avocados prepared just for you
with your heat preference served with
house made chips and freshly prepared corn tortillas
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Adam got the King’s Feast (we named it that).
There was nothing left so I guess he liked it!
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Michael got Mexican Lasagna. He said it was good but
didn’t seem real enthusiastic about it…
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I had tres enchiladas & they were VERY TASTY!!
had two leftover!!
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there’s our guacamole maker
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not ready for photo photo
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up top
Adam, Joe (deb’s bf), Deb, ME.
Vanessa & Ava on the step.
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“All we see of someone at any moment
is a snapshot of their life;
they’re in riches or poverty, in joy or despair.
Snapshots don’t show
the million decisions that led to that moment.”
– Richard Bach, author
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Friday 10/1/10
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herding wild kittens!
Seriously we have a family of 4 kittens
& mom living behind our wood pile.
Michael is trying to catch them.
do they taste like chicken?
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OCOBER FIRST!
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Happiness doesn’t come from the accumulation of things.
It comes from being satisfied with who you are
and the pleasure you get from the relationships
and quality of life you enjoy.
~ Todd Smith
always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Thursday 9/30/10
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They were quite impressed with my initiative
to conduct the Wine Research –
Heck, wouldn’t everyone do that???
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neighbors Roman & Denise’s mailbox –
all ready for Halloween!
I might need one of those – it’s super cute!
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We continued last night’s Wine Research
with Roman & Denise @ Taormina’s restaurant.
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Dan the man – one of the servers at Taormina’s.
LADIES…..He’s single …..
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tomato & mozzarella crepe – one of tonight’s specials.
Denise thought it was tasty but needed something…
maybe a dollop of pesto??
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a good way to judge someone???s character
is by how he or she treats those
who cannot do anything for them.
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Wednesday 9/29/10
As many of you know work at my current company has it ups & downs.
At times it seems more downs than ups though recently more UPS than downs.
Of course that would be the case because in the “down” times I’ve been
sending resumes out like crazy. I’d like a job: 1) that I LOVE, 2) where I can be productive,
& 3) be able to help people which brought me to the WINE JOB APPLICATION.
I forgot all about it because you know how it is applying for jobs in “Internet land”…
Next thing you know – I have an interview with Laird and Company (distiller & importer).
http://www.lairdandcompany.com/ for a Phila Sales Rep…..
we’ll see what happens! btw – Does ANYONE know this company?
Please instill me with your insight if you have scoop!
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Helen’s “Homework” – drink wine! (well, more like a tasting)
~ I thought it might be cool if I went into the interview
& said Yes I am familiar with your products –
actually drank some last night….
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started with two whites
~Vernaccia di San Gimignano
-(PIETRAFITTA ) fresh & fruit, fuller bodied
~ MAREGA PINOT GRIGIO – fruity
(not sweet) lighter bodies
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3 reds
LABET
Pinot Noir – many of the outstanding qualities of a fine French
Burgundy at an everyday price.
Burgundy at an everyday price.
ANTONELLI
Sagrantino di Montefalco -This wine must be made with 100% Sagrantino grapes.
Often compared to itsneighbor, Brunello di Montalcino.
SANTA SOFIA
SANTA SOFIA AMARONE – Intense bouquet with a delicate, full, warm and velvety taste.
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The wine line-up.
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All were drinkable (there were no Yellow Tails in this line up!)
& we each had our favorites. I had a few helpers because
we each have different palates when tasting. I wanted to get
opinions across the board.
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My research assistants – neighbors Vanessa
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(left) & Deb (right).
~ Vanessa & I both LOVED the Amarone & Deb liked them ALL!
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The best way to feel better about yourself
is to do something worthy of your own respect:
keep a difficult resolution, meet a challenge, solve a problem,
learn a skill, cross something unpleasant off your to-do list.
And one of the best ways to feel better about yourself
is to help someone else — do good, feel good.
always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Many people have asked
for the “bacon” Mushroom Recipe –
so here you go…….
“Bacon Mushroom Recipe”
The Mushroom bacon is EASY to make –
but i can tell you — a little expensive —
You use Shitake Mushrooms
which are known as the Lobster of Mushrooms – DELICIOUS —
As a snack I would make at least 1/4 lb for each person –
The shrooms really shrink up …. (george syndrome – shrinkage….)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Remove the stems and cut mushrooms in 1/2 (or 1/4 if they are BIG)
throw them in a ziploc & sprinkle with canola oil (don’t over do it)
(u could prob use olive oil too)
and some salt – but not alot of salt
(the recipe calls for Kosher salt but i think any kind will do) Shake them up so they get coated well — put them SINGLE LAYER on baking sheets & cook about
30 minutes at 350 degrees keep an eye on them starting at 20 minutes –
some pieces may get crispy b4 others – remove those
and let the others keep bacon (baking…. get it? HA!) Put them on a plate lined with a paper towel to
absorb any extra oil.
The shrooms really shrink up …. (george syndrome – shrinkage….)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Remove the stems and cut mushrooms in 1/2 (or 1/4 if they are BIG)
throw them in a ziploc & sprinkle with canola oil (don’t over do it)
(u could prob use olive oil too)
and some salt – but not alot of salt
(the recipe calls for Kosher salt but i think any kind will do) Shake them up so they get coated well — put them SINGLE LAYER on baking sheets & cook about
30 minutes at 350 degrees keep an eye on them starting at 20 minutes –
some pieces may get crispy b4 others – remove those
and let the others keep bacon (baking…. get it? HA!) Put them on a plate lined with a paper towel to
absorb any extra oil.
IF YOU DO MAKE THEM –
let me know how they turn out
or better yet – invite me over to try them…..
9/28/10
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Pumpkin Spice….
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THIS is the secret ….light cream. mmmm.
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zoomed home after work to make dinner for us before going to SCHOOL!
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grilled chicken – everyone liked it 🙂
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“mushroom bacon”…….Michael said was “excellent”
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garlic bread ( a little well done)
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tomatoes with mozzarella, bacon bits & blue cheese dressing
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Excel Classroom……… we all had to leave the room
because there was a
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FIRE ALARM…..
my chance to get a picture!
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waiting outside the school for the firemen.
Not sure what the problem was but they
let us back in shortly after the evacuation.
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Back in Excel Class
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Yes, many times life is not easy.
And yet it is precisely because of the difficulties
that you’re able to make life great.
~Ralph Marston http://www.greatday.com/
~Ralph Marston http://www.greatday.com/
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What is a fibula?
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a little lie….
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dog driver
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Have you done anything lately worth remembering?
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
What would helen do? 