Risotto Done Right

Risotto is tricky, but done right it is magnifico!
Tonight, a week night, during lent, I have created a beautiful risotto with shrimp, green beans, white wine and Parmesan. My idea of risotto is good arborio rice not overcooked, still a bit chewy and please not too soupy!
Growing up catholic we did not eat meat on Wednesday's and Friday's during Lent. I am still following the path created for me by my parents but I feel like a sinner tonight. Molto bene!

You & Me

at first we love by chance,

as a game, out of curiosity...

for having seen in one glance,

all the possibilities.

A beautiful little French poem. Does anyone know who wrote it? I found it on a piece of jewelry...in french of course!

The Celebration

Glitter batons, birthday hats and Johnny Rockets. I don't think Daniel ever thought he would end his day playing with Barbie's! Daniel was Ken (aka BOB) and each girl played Rapunzel Barbie. "Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair" OK, now repeat that about 100 times and you have our night in a nutshell. It was a great night!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday
to our niece, AUDREY!
You are growing up fast!
We love you!