by niccolapiccola | Nov 22, 2013 | books, yoga
As Thanksgiving nears, I always become more aware of those around me whom I am most grateful for, since I’m not in Chicago or Rhode Island with my family this holiday (again!) and I don’t want be a pair of sad pants. Obviously my husband, dogs and friends...
by niccolapiccola | Nov 21, 2013 | animals and such, Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums
I honestly don’t know how some of you work in offices all day surrounded by those cookies, brownies and candy… and yet somehow seem to resist temptation and keep on keeping on! I would crumble! And then probably have a bite of that too if it were in front of me!...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 11, 2013 | animals and such, food, Quick dinner ideas, slow cooking, yoga
In honor of Jen Bulik-Lang’s passing yesterday, I thought I would plant Wisteria pods in my backyard as a sign of her vigor, like the plants themselves. They are greatly valued because of the time they take to grow and they remind me of Jen and how she valued...
by niccolapiccola | Sep 26, 2013 | Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums, food, Quick dinner ideas, salads, slow cooking, yoga
I’m just amazed at how fresh the produce is here on the Central Coast. One of my favorite things to do in general is grocery shop, and the Farmer’s Market’s here have taken it to a whole new level! Fruits and vegetables that I’ve never seen,...
by niccolapiccola | Sep 22, 2013 | Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums, food
Happy First Day of Fall! It’s about 80 degrees here today, but I’m celebrating with pumpkin chocolate chip cookies anyway! The cookies are for my good friend Sara who had a birthday on Thursday, and we’re having a belated BBQ/party for her, with the...
