LAVALILY

LEAP – Word for February

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:31:39 +0000

It happens every four years – LEAP YEAR! Traditionally, February 29 is the day when the woman can ask the man to be her mate. This came about when St. Bridget complained to St. Patrick that women were not allowed to propose to men way back in 5th Century Ireland. I’ll bet you didn’t know the good saints even thought about that sort of thing! We women were always supposed to hang back and let the men do the proposing. Although the notion that women should not propose has been abandoned by many, we “girls” still enjoy knowing that we have one special day when it is acceptable. What intrigued me is that in 13th Century Scotland, a law was passed that said men who refused the proposal had to pay a fine of a very special gift. Now that may be a tradition worth checking out more. But there are many other ways in which we can LEAP this year. Here are a few suggestions, and please add your own:

Happy Leap Year!! A hui hou!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

SouthBeachDiet Incorporate a new fruit or veggie each day into your meals! gothamwriters All which is not prose is verse; and all which is not verse is prose." -Molière (b. January 15, 1622) GionGior Be with those who help your being. Don't sit with indifferent people whose breath comes cold out of their mouths. ~ Rumi ByronKatie When you get a clue, reality can be hilarious. Lauradayintuit Today as a unified energy let us empower each other to draw to us the resources we need in the world to express our gifts WeightWatchers "Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory." -Ghandi GratefulnessOrg Truth has all the benefits of sham without the disadvantages. ~ Dutch proverb SpiritHealthMag "When a man finds no peace with himself, it is useless to seek it elsewhere." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe JeffGalloway Just getting out there 3 times a week means you are taking responsibility for your health! SusanWAlbert The average American consumes 140 lbs of sugar/year: a very good reason for learning more about stevia! PreventionMag Research shows that quick bursts of vigorous cardio exercise (like these moves) can rev your metabolism for hours Engine2Diet Apples + cinnamon + oven @ 200 degrees = homemade apple chips. Vegparadise Don't be a complete idiot. Improve your health with plant-based nutrition. GratefulnessOrg Those who are awake live in a constant state of amazement. ~ Jack Kornfield A hui hou!

An Old Southern Memory

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

The college I attended right after graduating from high school was Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. I spent the majority of the decade of the fifties in Jackson, a decade of great turmoil in the South. I don’t need to remind you what that decade was all about. My young husband and I went in to register to vote and pay our poll tax. Somewhere deep in a box I still have mine. If I can find it before I post this, I’ll include a picture of it. In the meantime, I’ve used a picture of me at that age. (It is a picture that brings tears as well as laughter!) Allow me to describe the scene when we registered for the first time in our lives to have the privilege of voting. In order to vote, not only did you have to pay the poll tax, you had to answer a political/historical question. The one we were asked, as “just turned 21” white kids, was “Who was the first president of the United States?” – a question even most first-graders could answer. There was a young African-American man at the counter, also wanting to register to vote. His question was something like “Who was Patrick Henry and what did he have to do with the Federalist Papers?” I wonder how many of us would be able to answer that question? When Martin Luther King, Jr. helped to bring more freedom to his people, in all actuality, it was for all people. On January 23, 1964, the 24th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. No longer would anyone have to pay a poll tax or answer silly questions in order to vote. We will honor his birthday tomorrow, January 16, 2012, even though today is his actual date of birth, January 15. It is in gratitude and admiration for a great man that we have this day of celebration. A hui hou!

WORDS

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:27 +0000

Many of us have read Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert written in 2007. The notion of using three words to define a specific period of her life, some have started to seek out three words that relate to their own life. One blogging author finds three words to symbolize her year, both in how she writes and in how she lives. Just for fun, I decided to try the same thing, but somehow the idea of having to keep three words in mind all year felt a little overwhelming. I’m not sure if that’s because of my schedule or my aging brain! I chose to concentrate on one word each month, instead. I think what I'm needing out of these words is a shift in attitude more than doing more of what I do, or doing it better. We’ll see if this concept works out by the end of the year. Somewhere over the past decade, I've given up dreaming of what my life could be, or what I want out of life. This year of 2012 is a time for me to examine my dreams and goals in life once more. So I have chosen "Dream" as my word for January, and I don’t intend for this to be just "daydreaming" (as in wishful thinking). However I apply the word I choose each month, I believe it is important for our mind and soul to actually pursue something in our lives, whether that is change or expansion – or simply staying open to new possibilities. What word or words would you choose to take you through the next month or year? Hau`oli Makahiki Hou! Happy New Year!

Spring Semester Courses

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

Some of my readers always show an interest in what courses I teach each semester. Since classes begin next week, you might like to check out my schedule. FAMR 230 – Human Development We look at our journey of human development from conception through the last years we have in life, as we look at the latest theories and research in this topic. This course examines the physical, cognitive and psychosocial development for each age. PSY 100 – Survey of Psychology This is an introductory course, designed to provide you with an overview of the various disciplines within the field of psychology. We explore research via several psychological orientations. We look at the basic psychological processes involved in learning, memory, thinking and language. The development of the Self, which includes our gender and sexuality, personality, and overall development is studied. We discuss who we are in a social context. Finally, we look at what factors influence our mental health. PSY 230 – Human Sexuality This course is designed to increase your openness, awareness and knowledge of the diversity of gender roles, sexual attitudes, sexual behaviors and customs that exist within our pluralistic society. This class assists you to think critically about sexually related issues, helps you formulate responsible sexual decisions, and brings an awareness to issues related to sexual health and well-being. SUBS 275 – Families and Addiction This course examines the effects of substance abuse on the family from various perspectives. You will see the stages and ways in which the whole family can recover through treatment and education. If you are interested in the specific topics for each class, go to http://lucyleejones.com/classes/UCWH_Course_Information.htm, where you will find more course information and a syllabus for each course. School is so educational! A hui hou!

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. ~Anonymous~ Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

visit the LAVALILY website
to follow on twitter or facebook
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HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

No, I didn’t kill the Tweetie Bird! This is a picture of a Christmas Roast Duck, offered by some friends in Toronto several years ago. goodreads "There are years that ask questions and years that answer." LamaSuryaDas What is the most important thing? OutofyourBox_EN The price for mistakes is often already paid by others. Ask for it. JeffGalloway Don't ever underestimate the inspirational value of an energy bar and a cup off coffee! SpiritHealthMag "I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders." - Jewish Proverb ddraper Steve Jobs: "People who know what they’re talking about don’t need PowerPoint" GratefulnessOrg If you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it. ~ Margaret Fuller HawaiiNewsNow Child homelessness up 38 percent since 2007 MFalstreau "One day she woke up and decided to color outside of the lines & her heart breathed a sigh of relief." Women & The Hourglass® JeffGalloway Did you know that only body fat is used as fuel, not the fat in your diet? CreateWriteNow Who (and What) Defines Normal? DeepakChopra No matter what the situation, remind yourself “I have a choice.” lynnerosie Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. Chief Seattle, 1854 joannapaterson I'm not sure as humans we're designed to set intentions for whole years. Why not just: today? This day, here, now. DrFuhrman The addictive properties of unhealthy food have the potential to make anyone experience a loss of control. ByronKatie I'm a person who has nothing to do but love, and I don't even have to do that, because love is going on all the time. SagesScientists Chopra Foundation The heart is a spiritual center. It contains silence and wisdom. Certainly the truest emotions, such as love and compassion. Serve with it. PacificNPS Tired of the crowds @ the malls & big-box stores? Relax @ a park or museum near you! A hui hou!

Christmas Quiche

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

I was asked to bring quiche to a Christmas brunch with friends, but it’s been years since I made a quiche, even though I love it. This was as good a time as any to rev up my cooking skills. The proof will be in the eating! There is a lot you can do with a quiche, and it’s hard to go wrong with the ingredients. The basic mixture of eggs, milk and cream of some sort plus seasonings is fairly standard. Some people bake the crust first in a blind-bake, but I’ve always had good luck just putting it in the raw crust. I think it’s the addition of a little flour in the egg mixture that does the trick. Others swear by coating the crust with egg white. Whatever works, right? Preheat oven to 375 F. Pour boiling water over ¼ cup of sun-dried tomatoes. Let this soak while you do the rest of the preparation. Sauté the following in a little extra virgin olive oil, or do what I did and nuke the veggies about 2 minutes to soften them.

2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups sliced Brussels sprouts
½ medium onion, diced
equivalent of about 5 mushrooms, sliced (depends on size of mushrooms)
other veggies could be added, too (like spinach, chard, kale)

Prepare egg mixture:

4 or 5 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup commercial sour cream
¼ cup flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves (chopped)
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

Beat until smooth, then add ½ cup grated cheese (variations below). Drain and chop the soaked sun-dried tomatoes and add to mixture. Pour over softened veggies and mix so all veggies are well coated. Pour all into unbaked crust and bake about 50-60 minutes until brown and firm in the middle. Pie Crust:

1½ cups flour
dash salt
½ cup baking oil (not olive)
2 Tablespoons cold milk

Mix the oil and milk until milky and well combined. Pour over the flour and salt. Mix well with a fork, then press the dough into the pan to make a nice crust. For this recipe, I used a 10-inch 1 ½” high tart pan with straight sides, but could be done in a regular pie pan (large). This is the same crust I use when I make fruit pies. Variations: I made two quiches by doubling the recipe and making them different.

In one, I put 2 cups broccoli florets, used Swiss cheese, and topped it with freshly grated Pecorino Romano.
In the other, I put 2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, used pepper jack cheese, added 1/8 teaspoon Thai red peppers (crushed) to the egg mixture, and topped it with crumbled feta.

I grow the tiny Thai red peppers in a pot outside my kitchen door. Sometimes I use them fresh, 2 or 3 in a pot of soup or stew. The ones I used for this had been dried and kept in the fridge for whenever I need dry red pepper flakes. NOTE: Even with all the tasty ingredients, these both seemed a little bland. The one with Brussels sprouts, peppers, Jack cheese and feta seemed a bit tastier, but could have used even more of the peppers. A hui hou!

Mele Kalikimaka!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:01 +0000

We may not have a White Christmas in Hawaii (except on top of Mauna Kea) but we do have an incredible display of poinsettias! All along the highway we find massive blooms, some in long banks of poinsettia hedges – others peeking out from behind trees. As late as April, I have seen a wayward bloom here and there that simply didn’t want to go away. Wherever you are in this world, I send you joy in this wonderful holiday season. A hou hou!

Apple-Plum Crumble

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:31:39 +0000

Happy Leap Year!! A hui hou!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

An Old Southern Memory

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

WORDS

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:27 +0000

Spring Semester Courses

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. ~Anonymous~ Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

visit the LAVALILY website
to follow on twitter or facebook
and to discover other interesting links

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

Christmas Quiche

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups sliced Brussels sprouts
½ medium onion, diced
equivalent of about 5 mushrooms, sliced (depends on size of mushrooms)
other veggies could be added, too (like spinach, chard, kale)

Prepare egg mixture:

4 or 5 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup commercial sour cream
¼ cup flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves (chopped)
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

1½ cups flour
dash salt
½ cup baking oil (not olive)
2 Tablespoons cold milk

In one, I put 2 cups broccoli florets, used Swiss cheese, and topped it with freshly grated Pecorino Romano.
In the other, I put 2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, used pepper jack cheese, added 1/8 teaspoon Thai red peppers (crushed) to the egg mixture, and topped it with crumbled feta.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:01 +0000

Apple-Plum Crumble

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:31:39 +0000

Happy Leap Year!! A hui hou!

LAVALILY

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:31:39 +0000

Happy Leap Year!! A hui hou!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

An Old Southern Memory

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

WORDS

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:27 +0000

Spring Semester Courses

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. ~Anonymous~ Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

visit the LAVALILY website
to follow on twitter or facebook
and to discover other interesting links

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

Christmas Quiche

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups sliced Brussels sprouts
½ medium onion, diced
equivalent of about 5 mushrooms, sliced (depends on size of mushrooms)
other veggies could be added, too (like spinach, chard, kale)

Prepare egg mixture:

4 or 5 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup commercial sour cream
¼ cup flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves (chopped)
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

1½ cups flour
dash salt
½ cup baking oil (not olive)
2 Tablespoons cold milk

In one, I put 2 cups broccoli florets, used Swiss cheese, and topped it with freshly grated Pecorino Romano.
In the other, I put 2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, used pepper jack cheese, added 1/8 teaspoon Thai red peppers (crushed) to the egg mixture, and topped it with crumbled feta.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:01 +0000

Apple-Plum Crumble

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

LAVALILY

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:31:39 +0000

Happy Leap Year!! A hui hou!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

An Old Southern Memory

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

WORDS

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:27 +0000

Spring Semester Courses

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. ~Anonymous~ Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

visit the LAVALILY website
to follow on twitter or facebook
and to discover other interesting links

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

Christmas Quiche

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups sliced Brussels sprouts
½ medium onion, diced
equivalent of about 5 mushrooms, sliced (depends on size of mushrooms)
other veggies could be added, too (like spinach, chard, kale)

Prepare egg mixture:

4 or 5 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup commercial sour cream
¼ cup flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves (chopped)
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

1½ cups flour
dash salt
½ cup baking oil (not olive)
2 Tablespoons cold milk

In one, I put 2 cups broccoli florets, used Swiss cheese, and topped it with freshly grated Pecorino Romano.
In the other, I put 2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, used pepper jack cheese, added 1/8 teaspoon Thai red peppers (crushed) to the egg mixture, and topped it with crumbled feta.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:01 +0000

Apple-Plum Crumble

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

LAVALILY

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:31:39 +0000

Happy Leap Year!! A hui hou!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

An Old Southern Memory

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

WORDS

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:27 +0000

Spring Semester Courses

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. ~Anonymous~ Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

visit the LAVALILY website
to follow on twitter or facebook
and to discover other interesting links

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

Christmas Quiche

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups sliced Brussels sprouts
½ medium onion, diced
equivalent of about 5 mushrooms, sliced (depends on size of mushrooms)
other veggies could be added, too (like spinach, chard, kale)

Prepare egg mixture:

4 or 5 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup commercial sour cream
¼ cup flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves (chopped)
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

1½ cups flour
dash salt
½ cup baking oil (not olive)
2 Tablespoons cold milk

In one, I put 2 cups broccoli florets, used Swiss cheese, and topped it with freshly grated Pecorino Romano.
In the other, I put 2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, used pepper jack cheese, added 1/8 teaspoon Thai red peppers (crushed) to the egg mixture, and topped it with crumbled feta.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:01 +0000

Apple-Plum Crumble

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:27 +0000

LAVALILY

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:31:39 +0000

Happy Leap Year!! A hui hou!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

An Old Southern Memory

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

WORDS

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:27 +0000

Spring Semester Courses

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. ~Anonymous~ Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

visit the LAVALILY website
to follow on twitter or facebook
and to discover other interesting links

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

Christmas Quiche

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups sliced Brussels sprouts
½ medium onion, diced
equivalent of about 5 mushrooms, sliced (depends on size of mushrooms)
other veggies could be added, too (like spinach, chard, kale)

Prepare egg mixture:

4 or 5 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup commercial sour cream
¼ cup flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves (chopped)
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

1½ cups flour
dash salt
½ cup baking oil (not olive)
2 Tablespoons cold milk

In one, I put 2 cups broccoli florets, used Swiss cheese, and topped it with freshly grated Pecorino Romano.
In the other, I put 2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, used pepper jack cheese, added 1/8 teaspoon Thai red peppers (crushed) to the egg mixture, and topped it with crumbled feta.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:01 +0000

Apple-Plum Crumble

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

LAVALILY

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:31:39 +0000

Happy Leap Year!! A hui hou!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

An Old Southern Memory

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

WORDS

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:27 +0000

Spring Semester Courses

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. ~Anonymous~ Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

visit the LAVALILY website
to follow on twitter or facebook
and to discover other interesting links

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

Christmas Quiche

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups sliced Brussels sprouts
½ medium onion, diced
equivalent of about 5 mushrooms, sliced (depends on size of mushrooms)
other veggies could be added, too (like spinach, chard, kale)

Prepare egg mixture:

4 or 5 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup commercial sour cream
¼ cup flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves (chopped)
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

1½ cups flour
dash salt
½ cup baking oil (not olive)
2 Tablespoons cold milk

In one, I put 2 cups broccoli florets, used Swiss cheese, and topped it with freshly grated Pecorino Romano.
In the other, I put 2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, used pepper jack cheese, added 1/8 teaspoon Thai red peppers (crushed) to the egg mixture, and topped it with crumbled feta.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:01 +0000

Apple-Plum Crumble

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. ~Anonymous~ Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

visit the LAVALILY website
to follow on twitter or facebook
and to discover other interesting links

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

LAVALILY

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:31:39 +0000

Happy Leap Year!! A hui hou!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

An Old Southern Memory

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

WORDS

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:27 +0000

Spring Semester Courses

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. ~Anonymous~ Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

visit the LAVALILY website
to follow on twitter or facebook
and to discover other interesting links

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

Christmas Quiche

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups sliced Brussels sprouts
½ medium onion, diced
equivalent of about 5 mushrooms, sliced (depends on size of mushrooms)
other veggies could be added, too (like spinach, chard, kale)

Prepare egg mixture:

4 or 5 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup commercial sour cream
¼ cup flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves (chopped)
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

1½ cups flour
dash salt
½ cup baking oil (not olive)
2 Tablespoons cold milk

In one, I put 2 cups broccoli florets, used Swiss cheese, and topped it with freshly grated Pecorino Romano.
In the other, I put 2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, used pepper jack cheese, added 1/8 teaspoon Thai red peppers (crushed) to the egg mixture, and topped it with crumbled feta.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:01 +0000

Apple-Plum Crumble

Lucy Lee Jones — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

LAVALILY

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:31:39 +0000

Happy Leap Year!! A hui hou!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

An Old Southern Memory

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

WORDS

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:27 +0000

Spring Semester Courses

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. ~Anonymous~ Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

visit the LAVALILY website
to follow on twitter or facebook
and to discover other interesting links

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

Christmas Quiche

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups sliced Brussels sprouts
½ medium onion, diced
equivalent of about 5 mushrooms, sliced (depends on size of mushrooms)
other veggies could be added, too (like spinach, chard, kale)

Prepare egg mixture:

4 or 5 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup commercial sour cream
¼ cup flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves (chopped)
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

1½ cups flour
dash salt
½ cup baking oil (not olive)
2 Tablespoons cold milk

In one, I put 2 cups broccoli florets, used Swiss cheese, and topped it with freshly grated Pecorino Romano.
In the other, I put 2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, used pepper jack cheese, added 1/8 teaspoon Thai red peppers (crushed) to the egg mixture, and topped it with crumbled feta.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:01 +0000

Apple-Plum Crumble

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups sliced Brussels sprouts
½ medium onion, diced
equivalent of about 5 mushrooms, sliced (depends on size of mushrooms)
other veggies could be added, too (like spinach, chard, kale)

Prepare egg mixture:

4 or 5 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup commercial sour cream
¼ cup flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves (chopped)
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

1½ cups flour
dash salt
½ cup baking oil (not olive)
2 Tablespoons cold milk

In one, I put 2 cups broccoli florets, used Swiss cheese, and topped it with freshly grated Pecorino Romano.
In the other, I put 2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, used pepper jack cheese, added 1/8 teaspoon Thai red peppers (crushed) to the egg mixture, and topped it with crumbled feta.

LAVALILY

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:31:39 +0000

Happy Leap Year!! A hui hou!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

An Old Southern Memory

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

WORDS

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:27 +0000

Spring Semester Courses

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. ~Anonymous~ Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

visit the LAVALILY website
to follow on twitter or facebook
and to discover other interesting links

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

Christmas Quiche

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups sliced Brussels sprouts
½ medium onion, diced
equivalent of about 5 mushrooms, sliced (depends on size of mushrooms)
other veggies could be added, too (like spinach, chard, kale)

Prepare egg mixture:

4 or 5 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup commercial sour cream
¼ cup flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves (chopped)
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

1½ cups flour
dash salt
½ cup baking oil (not olive)
2 Tablespoons cold milk

In one, I put 2 cups broccoli florets, used Swiss cheese, and topped it with freshly grated Pecorino Romano.
In the other, I put 2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, used pepper jack cheese, added 1/8 teaspoon Thai red peppers (crushed) to the egg mixture, and topped it with crumbled feta.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:01 +0000

Apple-Plum Crumble

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:01 +0000

LAVALILY

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:31:39 +0000

Happy Leap Year!! A hui hou!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

An Old Southern Memory

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:10 +0000

WORDS

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:27 +0000

Spring Semester Courses

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. ~Anonymous~ Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

visit the LAVALILY website
to follow on twitter or facebook
and to discover other interesting links

HAPPY LEAP YEAR!

Favorite Tweets of the Week

Lucy Lee Jones — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

Christmas Quiche

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:45 +0000

2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups sliced Brussels sprouts
½ medium onion, diced
equivalent of about 5 mushrooms, sliced (depends on size of mushrooms)
other veggies could be added, too (like spinach, chard, kale)

Prepare egg mixture:

4 or 5 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup commercial sour cream
¼ cup flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves (chopped)
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

1½ cups flour
dash salt
½ cup baking oil (not olive)
2 Tablespoons cold milk

In one, I put 2 cups broccoli florets, used Swiss cheese, and topped it with freshly grated Pecorino Romano.
In the other, I put 2 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, used pepper jack cheese, added 1/8 teaspoon Thai red peppers (crushed) to the egg mixture, and topped it with crumbled feta.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Lucy Lee Jones — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:01 +0000

Apple-Plum Crumble

Lucy Lee Jones — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:00:49 +0000

On a daily basis, I eat one of the large organic Fuji apples from Costco. The last time I bought a box, I saw these huge beautiful plums, which I bought on impulse. I love fruit, but there are just so many you can eat in a day! SO. . . . . Flipping through some of my favorite web sites, I found a recipe I could adapt to my own taste buds. It may have been adapted from Jamie Oliver’s site originally, but I couldn’t seem to find it there. Directions for topping: Mix until crumbly: • 1 ½ cup + 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour • ½ cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed) • 1/3 cup butter Add ¾ cup oats and set in fridge. Preheat oven to 390F Directions for fruit filing: Cut 6 large plums and 2 large apples into big chunks. (I don’t peel the fruits.) Put in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. Cook on slow heat until fruit is soft. Place in a lightly buttered oven dish and cover with topping. Bake for about 25 minutes or until the top is brown enough for you. Top with anything your stomach craves – plain cream, whipped cream, ice cream… You get the idea! A hui hou!