SPRING :)
Okay, maybe not quite warm enough, yet. Not quite basking temps. Maybe the tulips and daffodils are still weeks away and the ground is hard as cement...but according to the equinox we've made it through another winter. And THAT is certainly worth celebrating!
Finished the Fifty Shades Trilogy last week with the final book Fifty Freed. The third being a much better read than the previous two. The three books could have been edited down into one really incredible book (The actual storyline and backstory was very good) With the third book her writing seem to mature. Not so much of the oooh...ahhhh and a nice tying up (pardon the pun) of loose ends of the story. Complete with the feel good Hollywood ending! Although you can't go into these expecting breathtaking writing...you might be pleasantly surprised. Glad I gave them the time. Thanks...lol...Mrs. Nelson.
Now untie Eric, okay?
Getting the last arrangements made for my Early Birthday Adventure with my very best friend, Angie. Planning to plunder Memphis together! Can't wait for Coffee and Biscotti (at the SAME table), to see what she has done to her studio, to "play in the dirt" a little...because at her Cottage it is already warm...explore some of the little nearby finds she has been telling me about...do some photography...and REAL HUGS!!! Also plan our Great Lakes Duneside Adventure for summer while she is here in July.
Putting the finishing touches on The Mindful Life: Zen Living with a release date of April 24, 2013 My 53rd Birthday :) And continuing to hammer away at The Ashes...with a (hopeful) 2014/2015 release.
Planning a raised bed of those Tribute Strawberries this year..and have the perfect recipe to share. Thanks to Sue in Texas. Going to buy some California berries and give it a try soon.
Quality Control...Job #1.
Strawberry Layers
Line baking dish with whole graham crackers.
Layer CoolWhip dessert topping over grahams.
Top with fresh sliced strawberries.
Another layer of graham crackers.
Another layer of topping.
Another layer of strawberries.
Repeat with the third and final layer of graham crackers.
Top with whipped topping.
Then sliced strawberries.
Cover entire dish with cling wrap and refrigerate overnight. This step is a must. Graham crackers will soften to a nice cake-like consistency! Quite like a trifle.
Just before serving drizzle top with melted semi-sweet chocolate and drizzle serving plate with chocolate syrup or a sifting of powdered sugar.
Best served cold- with coffee or black tea.
(...although an extremely simple recipe...when cut and served this has outstanding presentation...and is delicious...)
Enjoy!
