see you on monday!

see you all on monday...getting ready for the art opera and i promise you all tons of pictures! enjoy your weekend and sending hugs!

Art Opera Opening!

i wanted to wish all of my new friends that are attending the art opera starting tonight with a FABULOUS and WONDERFUL dinner tons of fun!!! i will see you all on saturday and looking soooooo forward to it! hugs to all!

when is a bathroom art???

morning friends! well sometimes you find something that you have to share and today i have one of those little treats for you. there is a gem of an art world tucked into the gorgeous suburb of summit new jersey the visual art center of new jersey and it is the a place where art comes alive...exhibitions...clasess...workshop...lectures...special events...and so much more! the walls are filled with magic for the eyes! every where you turn there is something else to gaze upon. now you would think i would be sharing those creations with you but no...i had to show you the bathroom...yes the bathroom! a group of ceramic students got together and had a brainstorm that took them 18 months to complete. they felt as though art should touch every fiber of the center so the bathroom had to be included...this is a bathroom where no magazines are required...just stare at the walls as the mosaics come to life and enjoy!

Meatless Monday...Asparagus!

morning friends...can you believe that it is meatless monday again! even though i spend all of my days meatless...i want to share with you new and old favorite vegetarian recipes that are easy and delicious. maybe you can add them in your diet...i never miss the meat : )

well i don't know about you but i LOVE ASPARAGUS!!!! and yes...they are in season!!!!!



i adore the rich and true flavor of this gorgeous vegetable so i use two methods of cooking them.

roasting...i first clean them (rinse lightly) then i trim the stalk. if you hold your asparagus and lightly bend it, it will break right where it is suppose to be trimmed (a built in helper) then you can trim them all at that line...easy and accurate! then i get a shallow baking pan...drizzle olive oil on them...a pinch of coarse sea salt and then freshly ground pepper and 3 cloves or fresh garlic smashed and chopped finely...toss lightly and put them in a 425-450 oven for about 10 minutes -- tossing once. keep an eye on them so they don't burn...depends on your oven...sometimes they take less time and sometimes a little more. you will never boil them again! they are delicious.

you can also use the frying pan method...do everything the same as above and add them into a hot frying pan tossing them a bit and adding just a little bit of water about 4 minutes in -- cover and let cook for about 3 more minutes and viola...delish!
(remember...you have to do things according to your taste...you might want them softer so of course more cooking time is needed. : )

one of my favorite things to do with these yummy treats is to toss them in linguine that has been prepared with a bit of olive oil and garlic with a bit of cooking water, squeeze of lemon and a splash of white wine and then topped with freshly grate pecorino romano cheese or your favorite grated cheese...or if it is salad you want to create...give this yummy dressing a try!

use your imagination and you will create tons of fabulous recipes! have fun and stay green! : )


Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (can use hazelnut or walnut oil)
2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch freshly-cracked black pepper or to taste
2 pounds asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed

In a jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Store, covered, in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature. (this dressing is from the vegetarian times and is excellent) if you would like add more fresh herbs that are complimentary!

tune in tomorrow for the "artists" bathroom!

Happy Easter One and ALL!

may all your eggs be filled with love, health, happiness, compassion & generosity!

happy good friday one and all! well i told you that we had a part two on italiangirlingeorgia.etsy.com and we do! our friend from the CSSTEAM is starring in most of our favorite magazine...SOMERSET Life spring edition. she was asked in december by the new editor-in-chief christian olivarez, to write two accompanying articles about the projects that she had submitted. VIOLA...here is a sneak peek and you can read more on her blog (which is wonderful) italiangirlingeorgia many many congrats to this wonderful -- creative and sweet italian in georgia :) hugs suzanne and many congrats!!!!!!


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my dream of a perfect desk set

hippity hoppity and rabbit rescue

in memory of guido...1996-2002

morning friends! well Easter is right around the corner and many many people surprise their children and family with a friendly furry friend. unfortunately many of these precious little ones wind up in rescue because people think they are adorable but do not realize the time -- effort -- expense and care they need...plus they need tons of love that they so deserve. one of our friends from the CSSTEAM on etsy...suzanne maccrone from italiangirlingeorgia has always had a love to rabbits and always has her beloved guido in her heart and she has shared that love with her son and adopted a rescue rabbit named gucci! please drop by and read the story of guido and gucci. it is heartwarming and this is the perfect time of year for this uplifting story of love.





















meet gucci!
remember...opt to adopt : )

please stay tuned tomorrow for another post on italiangirlingeorgia that i know you are going to love!