Grammy night

So here it is the night I have been waiting for...for the last 24hrs! I had no idea the Grammy's were on tonight until I looked at the newspaper on Friday.
I never follow the awards show. I have never really been one to follow the stars.
Not too closely anyway.
But I have been gaga for the Lady Gaga for quite some time. So this is the year, the first time in years that I am excited to watch the awards show.
One day in the hall at work a co worker passed a comment, it went something like "what kind of trash is on the radio today...like Lady Gaga what is that". I was stunned and I showed him a you Tube video of Gaga as Stephanie performing at NYU. I told him how I felt; she is multi talented and is able to reinvent herself. I said I feel like she is going to be around a long time. And then on Friday I read an article in the New York Times about Gaga, read it, she is fabulous.

Anyone for homemade donuts?!

Don't Ask! We have a fryer; YES, I confess. Only because I wanted a safe way to make the traditional Italian Christmas dessert strufoli.
All year this fryer hides high up in a cabinet waiting for it's one time a year to perform. Except this year I still have not put it away. It was resting on the counter enjoying the view and sending tempting vibes to try it out. Do something else with me please it cried!
So before I pack it away today we (I) made homemade donuts. Delicious and much too easy!

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups white flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• Cooking oil

1. Mix together the sugar, milk, egg, and butter.
2. Using a sifter, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
3. Add the sifted ingredients to the liquids and blend to a dough.
4. Heat enough oil in a pot to cover at least three inches.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the oil and fry until a golden brown

Have you ever eaten a warm cake donut? Fresh not Dunkin Donuts stale in the open air?

Be very careful if you try this; my taste tester can not stop at 3.

Recipe from www.lovetoknow.com

Crafty

Going out is wonderful but having friends and family over sharing a meal and a drink is something we both enjoy immensely. I love planning and cooking the meal, setting a pretty table and Daniel provides the entertainment and coffee. I have tried to save all of our wine corks thinking "one day I will do something with these"! I am not a hoarder, no room for that here but corks are precious and fewer wineries are using them. I did not want to do the typical bulletin board so I have been sleeping on it for 6 years or so!

Wallah! I have made a wreath out of our corks! It is special to me since every little cork on there is a friend or family representing the love and warmth in our home.
It will be our Valentine's Day wreath. Love and kisses to all!

Winter has returned

Good Morning my lovelies!
So it is almost the afternoon c'est la vie. Lorenzo is rubbing his face all over my elbows while I type and my Daniel is doing what he does best...checking out the hockey!

We are recovering from yesterday's snow. The weatherman promised an inch and we ended up with five. No complaints here, we enjoy winter and despise the heat of August in DC.
So what do the lovers of snow do when the sky is white? Go out in it of course! We walked to our local library where I picked up The Crochet Answer Book and Vogue Knitted Crochet Scarves; I am tired of the same old elementary stitch I know. Daniel found a "deep" book on the Iraq war and to my surprise on the 5 for one dollar shelf was my hero Anthony Bourdain's favorite book The Quiet American by Graham Green. Tony claims he reads this every time he travels to Daniel's homeland.
We made our way in the snow to St.Elmo's coffee shop a neighborhood joint that has treats and colorful locals. Relaxing a bit; reading, crosswords and sipping on coffee and hot chocolate. As time passed and the temperature dropped we worked up the energy to put our layers back on and walk home.
A wonderful afternoon though the day escaped us quickly. I subjected Dan to the movie
District 9 (pretty out of character for me) which turned out to be quite the commentary on our society and priorities.
So somehow snow is paralyzing for us. We did none of our chores and lazed around; good thing I married someone who is just as good at lazing as I!
It's a funny thing about our polar personalities when we are on it's full speed but when we are done we are out!
The photo for your enjoyment is of Lorenzo giving Asian Eyes.

I'm getting married!

Ha Gotcha!
Two years and practically two months and our wedding album has arrived! The length of time was largely on my part since we had just under one thousand photos and had to choose only 60! What's a girl to do? Take two years I suppose!
I am 100% thrilled with it. Daniel too! He did play a large part in making the photo selections. How I just love when men have an opinion about the aesthetics of things! A very uncommon trait from what I hear so I am one of the lucky ones.
I am truly lucky, he is the most wonderful man. When the package arrived Daniel was home first and waited for me before opening it. We sat together reliving the day. It is hard to believe two years has passed by when it feels like just yesterday I was pacing fuming mad because the limo driver was late with the boys and upon arrival Daniel was tipsy on the alter!
Oh how I wish I could go back to that day and change nothing just do it again.
Well maybe I would ditch the limo! In the end we were refunded every penny of the limo service fee. But more importantly we are even more in love today than the day we were married.
Time flies when your having so much fun with your very best friend.

Thank you all for being there to celebrate our union we can not wait to show you the photo album!

Helloo...I'm here!

Happy New Year!
Daniel and I send our love and best wishes to all for 2010.

December was a whirlwind with my injury, the holidays and all the snow. I am doing much better now, no crutches and no more bruising. It has been five weeks and while I think my leg will never truly be perfect again the doctors had it right; by week six I should be back to normal. I am so thankful!

I spent all day yesterday taking down the Christmas tree and trim. It is always sad to put it away but to be honest I was very ready to see it go. The house is suddenly larger and brighter without a big green tree in our living room! It is a great way to clean up and clear out to ready yourself for the new year.

This year will be very exciting; already many things are in motion! Daniel is returning to school for computer forensics. Mom is considering moving to Alexandria and has begun to look at homes! My very good friend Melissa is pregnant with a baby boy due in April and I am planning her shower! FUN FUN FUN, I do love planning a party especially for those you love. Daniel's sister Julie is pregnant with their second child due sometime the end of the summer! My cousin David is graduating from High School; this will require a trip to Chicago in June! And the list goes on!
Salute (prosecco in hand) to 2010!

Fish