Fabulous Fixings

Has anyone else noticed fluctuations in your daily appetite? Some days I’m perfectly happy with an appetizer-portioned meal versus a full-course dinner at the end of the day. I’ve never really been one to eat cereal for supper, but I suppose there are those who do it. Since moving to Florida, where the balmy weather resembles a tropical climate, I just don’t have the same food cravings I had up north. In retrospect, I don’t neglect my daily water intake since hydration is key. That takes priority, for sure. I guess if I had to self-diagnose my issues, I could blame “senioritis” for my waning appetite since I definitely expend less energy than I did when holding down two jobs and/or raising children. Make sense? Since I admit to a less robust appetite, a few of these recipes may seem normal to you, too. That’s okay. Let’s chalk it up to “less food means less fat.” That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. As you scroll through social media, you may also notice a post or two have been favored by the “Food Network” on Twitter 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: Fabulous Fixings”. 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. 

Stir. Spread. Flip. Repeat.

What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? No matter how many kitchen utensils I have, it seems I am still drawn to another pretty silicone tool, olive wood spoon, unique cutting board, artisan pottery, and so forth. Call me quirky. I can easily justify new kitchenware the same way another woman justifies adding another pair of shoes to her wardrobe. It’s not about need; it’s about want. So, crank up the music, dance in bare feet, and twirl that fancy spatula like it’s a karaoke microphone. Cooking is fun! Some of my posts have been favored by “Le Cordon Bleu” and the “Food Network” on Twitter-X (Snapshotsincursive @DornaGail) as well as Ina Garten’s The Barefoot Contessa, on Instagram (gail _dorna). You can even follow me on Pinterest at Gail Dorna. I’d love to connect with you. I also met Chef Michelle Tribble of Hell’s Kitchen reality cooking show. Fun times. Experience different flavors and textures as you eat with your eyes. Catch a glimpse of “What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen: Stir. Spread. Flip. Repeat.” 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 daily words of encouragement. I couldn’t have come this far without you.