Everyone has an idea of foods that satisfy inner feelings. Some cultivate fulfillment; others promote happiness. Take coffee, for instance. I look forward to my morning cuppa joe. Coffee does make me happy. I begin every day with a cold double espresso, slightly sweetened and creamy followed by a flavorful espresso shot. Then I’m done. Don’t ask me to give up my Nespresso machine because that’s not going to happen. When my husband and I lived in a hotel for nine months while our new home was being built, the Nespresso machine was my daily companion. Sure, the hotel offered a complimentary breakfast, but come on……don’t ask me to give up my soulful morning espresso. Would you? This round of recipes might give you ways to substitute foods and ingredients that appeal to your soulful lifestyle and palate. It’s all about the possibilities, ideas, and balance. I encourage you to make substitutions in the recipes I offer without sacrificing taste. I do it all the time; you can, too.
Some of my posts have been favored by the “Food Network” on Twitter, now X, (Snapshotsincursive @DornaGail) as well as Ina Garten’s The Barefoot Contessa, on Instagram (gail _dorna). You can even find me on Pinterest at Gail Dorna. I’d love to connect with you there as well. I also met Chef Michelle Tribble of Hell’s Kitchen reality cooking show. Fun times. Experience different flavors and textures one bite at a time. Catch a glimpse of “Eating My Way Through the Alphabet: Food With Soul”. This remarkable journey of the palate is unique because it gives me a few moments with you. Thanks very much to all of my guests and followers on http://snapshotsincursive.com for the uplifting support, award nominations, and moving words of encouragement.
Congratulations, Gail, you are doing well!
Joanna
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Thank you! I just got this message today on notifications: “You’ve posted 3,491 days in a row on snapshotsincursive!” 😜
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Excellent news, Gail!
Joanna x
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Thank you, Joanna. Sounds surreal, doesn’t it?!? 👀🍃
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It is just proof of your hard work, Gail!
Joanna x
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You’re a champion, Joanna. 🍃🌸💕
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Likewise, Gail!
Joanna x
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🤗💐🙋♂️
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Keeps me busy in retirement. 😜
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What is retirement, Gail? 🤗🙋♂️
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You sound like my husband. He’s still working for the same company after 51 years. You could say he’s a “one man department”. 😜
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Bless him! A one man department! 😅 He deserves a medal 🥇 Look after him, Gail! Not like me, though, I’ve been on holiday (ha?) for nearly 10 years! I’m not sure it was the best move! 🛌
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He loves his job and can work remotely, which is why we moved to Southwest Florida. 🌴🌊🐚
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When I first retired from work (nearly 10 years ago) I used to say that everyday was a weekend. However, as I grow even older, I’m seeing things a little differently again. Today, we’re off to the coast for a few days. Back soon 🤗🙋♂️
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Enjoy! 🌊💦
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Food knows when the cook is indifferent! And it knows when the cooking is done with love.
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I like the way you phrased that, Dorothy. 😇🍃😋
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You are quite famous, dear Gail. Congratulations!
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Hahaha. Not really. But I can cook and chat a bit. 🤣🍃😜🍃🤔
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That you can, and beautifully.
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