Sunday, April 10, 2011

Moments

I awoke to the sound of the wind rushing through the pine tree
and then dipping low to the ground as if to play in the garden this morning.

As I opened my bedroom window to watch the morning wake up
I heard the cooing of doves already at the bird feeder.
It was so beautiful and peaceful.
I thanked the Lord for the day He had made.

Yesterday I baked a lemon meringue pie .
A piece was left over
so
I had it for breakfast and thought today would make a wonderful lazy day.

Yesterday was a busy day filled with house chores and gardening.
Full of busyness and rushing around.
I have to admit that I really do like an orderly home and I love to garden
but
sometimes resting is a good thing .

So is letting someone else cook for you.

We went to Cafe Piquet a Cuban restaurant for dinner.
I had never eaten Cuban food before.
Have you?
I ordered Cuban Creole Shrimp and it was a wonderful surprise
Oh my ! I think
I have fallen in love with black beans forever.
I asked the waiter what was in the sauce on the shrimp.
He told me there were only three ingredients olive oil, garlic and lime.
I would never have guessed the lime. I really liked all the flavors and the Cuban atmosphere.
I think they will be seeing me there often !!!






I was right; it has been a beautiful and peaceful day.
I pray your day was, too.

Dottie

8 comments:

  1. hello sweet friend
    i'm glad you had a restful weekend.
    the doves come to my feeder daily
    last count we had 8 pair.
    they are so peaceful.
    isn't trying new foods wonderful?
    i was home alone saturday evening
    and wanted to try some mexican food
    from a little mom & pop storefront
    no chain...just an elderly mexican
    couple making what they know...
    i was in heaven with some authentic
    tacos, rice and beans :D
    it's nice to go out of your comfort
    zone and try something new.
    have a great week sweet friend :D
    BEAR HUGS
    ~victoria~

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  2. I try to take Sunday off...I don't do anything I don't want to...we just need some time for ourselves. The cuban food looks yum and the pie..my fav....looks even yummier!!

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  3. What a lovely day. Your pie looks delicious! Now you are all rested to start a busy week, have fun!

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  4. Sounds like a perfect reprieve after a day of chores! Now, I want to try some Cuban shrimp! blessings ~ tanna

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  5. The food looks wonderful. That is one of my favorite ways to have shrimp.
    The lemon pie is another way of getting your Vitamin C at breakfast, why not.
    One day I am going to get a telescope, but first I need a house where I can see the sky better. We go over to an observatory at a science center, but their schedule is not always convenient. But to be in your own yard and see such wonderous sites must be grand.

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  6. Hi there Dottie....I LOVE Cuban food.....black beans and rice...are addicting!!

    and that pie, oh my, it looks yummy. Thanks for sharing your peaceful day with us.

    xo

    Jo

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  7. I'll have a sliver of that pie~ It looks delish!
    Another friday's favorite for sure :-)

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  8. What an enjoyable read from the very beginning to end and all because you described it so well. Lemon meringue pie for breakfast sounds wonderful!

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