Refreshing Observations of Life's Offerings. Will explore frivolous, festive, and absolute wonders of life.

Month: April 2024

  • Engaging Sips

    COCKTAIL The Paloma (Spanish for “dove”) is a tequila-based cocktail. This drink is most commonly prepared by mixing tequila, lime juice,[1] and a grapefruit-flavored soda such as Fresca, Squirt, or Jarritos and served on the rocks with a lime wedge. Adding salt to the rim of the glass is also an option. Wikipedia https://www.spoon.com/pages/paloma-cocktail MOCKTAIL This grapefruit Paloma mocktail packs a zesty citrus punch with… Read more

  • “Obviously” Piano

    Michael Vincent Waller is a composer from New York City. His works have been considered lyrical and introspective drawing inspiration from impressionism and world music. The album Trajectories IV was released September 8, 2017. The pianist on the album is R. Andrew Lee and the vibraphonist is William Winant. Read more

  • Passover

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    4/22/24 – 4/30/24 Whoever is hungry, let him come and eat; whoever is in need let him come and celebrate Passover. kindnessd.org Passover acknowledges the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is considered a time for reflection and gratitude including remembering the poverty and hardship of their ancestors. Passover encourages assistance… Read more

  • Batch Chocolate – Wonders – Camel Milk, Costa Rica, & Brooklyn, NY

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    https://barandcocoa.com/collections/al-nassma Al Nassma, Dubai, UAE – producers of the first and finest camel milk chocolate. Al Nassma (the gentle breeze rolling in from the desert. Bar and Cocoa) started the camel milk chocolate factory around 2007/2008. Camel Milk with low fat and higher salt content along with chocolate beans from Tanzania and vanilla beans from… Read more

  • Granola, Preserves, Salsa, and much more…

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    https://www.spoon.com American Spoon located in Michigan has been making jam/preserves since 1982. Read more

  • ZABAR’S

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    Zabar’s opened in 1934 and expanded their New York City business over the following decades. A gourmet emporium specializing in smoked fish, caviar, coffee, cheese, kitchen goods & housewares. Select Zabar’s items above Soft Bake Cookie Assortment, Our Bundle of Love, and Nut Raisin Treat Box. Read about the history of Zabar’s. Read more

  • Books 5

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    Actor Author & Author with a Book Store Short Stories highlighting typewriters and Ann Patchett’s essays several describing Sooki, Tom Hank’s assistant, who faces her diagnosis which such unwavering positivity. Read more

  • Another Great Cut from Joe…

    “The Cut” is a single on the newly released album Westside Chill. Smooth Jazz Daily, Joe Taylor – Westside Chill, January 16, 2024 Read more

  • Miniature Keukenhof?

    A Comparison! Read more

  • Eid Al Fitr

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    Cactus Festively Decorated possibly for the Eid Celebration?! Eid Mubarak!! Highlight: Recipe Chocolate Date Torte by Sarah al-Hamad, Aramco World January February 2022 Serves 8-10 Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C (345 degrees F). Grease and line a 22-centimeter (9 inch) springform pan. Lightly whisk the egg yolks with vanilla extract in a small… Read more