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tammy circeo: telling life stories
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documenting the art that is my home, my family, and my life. . . and encouraging you in the same pursuit.
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7 Days in May — MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

Each May, at JessicaSprague.com, the website where I am a mentor for digital scrapbooking students, hosts "7 Days in May". It is a week long celebration of memory-making with a new challeng...

12 h ago

Southern Kitchen

Alright, folks ... Im tempted to put on my best Southern drawl for yall to tell you this story, but since you cant hear me anyway, Ill just talk normal. Ken said it wasnt really necessary anyway. I f...

1 day ago

Le Long Weekend - 29 May 2012

The weekend was somewhat uneventful with quite a few hours of work for both Ken and me. However, the long weekend allowed us time to drive to Tacoma to see Ben. We drove around downtown admiring the ...

1 day ago

Memorial Day 2012

A simple "thank you" doesnt convey the gratitude I have for those who choose to serve our country, some of whom lose their life doing so. Im glad theres at least one day where our attention...

2 days ago

French Fridays with Dorie: Lyonnaise Garlic & Herb Cheese

The recipe for French Fridays this week goes right along with my whole "simplicity" theme from the last three days. Score! I love Boursin cheese and who in their right mind doesnt? Its rath...

5 days ago

Garbanzo Bean Salad

Fast food doesnt have to be purchased nor does it have to be accompanied by French fries. How about a quick salad that can be tossed together in about five minutes. Thats quicker than the average fas...

6 days ago

Core An Apple ... quickly

Im not sure where I first saw this method of coring an apple, but it revolutionized my life. OK, so that was an exaggerated statement. Dont judge me! Truth is, when you have little people clammoring ...

23 may 12

Sautéed Grape (or Cherry, or Sugar Plum) Tomatoes

As school is winding down, days are becoming longer, summer produce is coming in, and valuable time spent together is rather to be spent playing rather than working, I offer you one of the easiest si...

22 may 12

Le Weekend—21 May 2012

Le Weekend was ushered in beautifully by the weeks sunshine and we celebrated with an impromptu date night at our local Mexican restaurant. Were learning that eating out with just two of us is way ch...

21 may 12

French Fridays with Dorie: Double Chocolate and Banana Tart

Dories desserts tempt me so! What from the photos in her book and her descriptions or stories of them ... And if "double chocolate" is in the title, I find myself between a rock and hard pl...

18 may 12

the Bonne Femme — Interview with Wini Moranville, author

I cant tell you how much I wish my "Week with Wini" could go on forever. Ive gotten to know her only slightly through emails and conversations about this weeks postings, but I hope that som...

17 may 12

The Bonne Femme — Angel Hair Pasta with Grape Tomato Sauce

If its an easy side dish you want to pair with a roasted or grilled meat or even a quick, light dinner on its own accompanied by a salad, this is the dish for you. This takes "ease" to a wh...

16 may 12

The Bonne Femme — Roast Chicken Trois Oignons

As I read through Winis book, I wanted to make everything in it ... and maybe some day, I will! I make many of the same "saute-deglaze-serve" ; meals as she does, so for my first "Wini-f...

16 may 12

The Bonne Femme Cookbook

It is rare that I can pass up a cookbook without at least flipping through the pages. I especially love cookbooks that include the stories behind the recipes and the authors motivation for writing it...

15 may 12

Le Weekend - 14 May 2012

s wonderful ... s marvelous ... s awful nice ... s paradise ... s what I like to see ... [WAIT! Whut?!] I got a couple of "Ben Hugs" on Saturday at the game, but missed him immensely at Mot...

14 may 12

Mothers Day 2012-to my kids

Ill never comprehend how I was the one chosen to be "Mom" to the three of you. Why me? How is it that I was the best mom for you? Ill never know the anwer for that. But Ill always be humble...

13 may 12

Mothers Day 2012 - a post for my dad and aunt

I walked for an hour and 20 minutes. I was alone so there was plenty of time to think, take in the scenery, and remember. Even though I was in a suburban area, I thought of the walks I took with Mama...

13 may 12

Mothers Day 2012-for Mom

All I ever wanted to be was grown up, stylishly wearing pumps, and a mom just like my own. It must have started the day I tried on Moms pumps ... Mom has taught me so much about life, about homemakin...

13 may 12

Things That Make You Go Hmmm ...

1) Its Friday and I would normally be posting Dories recipe for the week (a Fougasse—bread with an olive filling), but in all my attempts to be organized, this recipe didnt make my list this week. I ...

11 may 12

Carrot Ginger Elixir

Confession: Until today, I had never tasted carrot juice. Fact: After today, I shall drink it more. As I read the recipe for the Citrus-Pistachio Cake that I posted yesterday, my eye wandered to the ...

10 may 12

Pistachio Citrus Cake

This is the cake that almost wasnt. I first read about it on Molly Wizenbergs blog where I found out that the recipe was waiting for me to discover it in Aprils Bon Appetit magazine. I made it the fi...

09 may 12

Trudys Treasures

Mom and Dad met in late August 1964 and married in early October ... of.the.same.year! There wasnt a ton of time for elaborate wedding plans and the photography was snapshots. The 5x7 photos they had...

08 may 12

Le Weekend — 06 May 2012

So much to celebrate over the weekend!! It was a triple whammy of National Scrapbooking Day, Cinco de Mayo, Aunt LaVon and Dons anniversary, and the grand finale of the Spring Show that Aly is in. Oh...

07 may 12

Cinco de Mayo Vintage Style

Pretty sure Mama Trudy never used this bowl trio for Cinco de Mayo condiments ... ... but I sure enjoyed doing so!

06 may 12

French Fridays with Dorie: Almond Sole Meuniere

Im sure Ive mentioned it before and if youve watched "Julie and Julia", youll likely remember the scene where Julia is experiencing Sole Meuniere in France for the first time. I spent way t...

04 may 12

Chocolate Yogurt

Combining chocolate and yogurt is an unusal thing to do, but in my opinion, its a brilliant combination. Growing up in France, we always had access to excellent yogurt and we ate it for breakfasts, s...

03 may 12

A Few of My Favorite Things

As far as kitchen gadgets go, I dont really want or need a lot. I enjoy using simple tools to perform simple tasks. Give me a chefs knife and a spatula and we can get dinner on the table! Here are fi...

02 may 12

Le Weekend Chez Nous - 29 April 2012

The weekend started with a fabulous opening night for the cast of "Seven Keys to Baldpate" ... Aly plays an elderly woman to the "T" and puts on a Southern accent to rival any aut...

30 apr 12

Moving Forward

The feeling that one experiences when one is in the exact place she should be is supreme fulfillment. The days spent with my family celebrating Mama Trudy couldnt have been better spent. There has be...

27 apr 12

In Memoriam ... Nope! In Celebration!!

My heart is both heavy and happy. Sad and glad. Lacking, yet full. As many of you are aware, weve been watching my grandmother, our dear Mama Trudy, go through her last days on earth through the last...

16 apr 12

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