Who Is Anastasia?

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New Castle, Indiana Zone 5, United States
When I was 55, I decided to embrace the things I love and hold precious and dear, regardless of anyone else's thoughts and opinion. I am a visual folk artist who loves flowers - my own flowers, grown and/or painted by me. I love good, hearty, exotic foods, and I love to prepare them myself. I love the secret garden situated in my backyard, regardless of how overgrown and wild it gets. No longer able to afford a vacation, this will have to be it for the time being. In the winter months, I still enjoy it. Anyway, here I am sharing my art, favorite recipes, cocktails, gardening tips, and just my usual vents and bantering. After all, I'm old enough to say whatever the heck I want to now ...

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June 17, 2009

Dinner Tonight


For dinner tonight, I'm doing a simple macaroni salad. Cook your pasta in salted water, and drain/rinse. Dice celery, onions, stoplight peppers, and blend with pasta. Toss in a pound of large cooked shrimps (remove their clothes, please ...) Then, to the mayonnaise - mayonnaise, I said, NOT Miracle Whip - add Pesto or Thai Green or Red Chili Paste ... Blend, chill and enjoy.
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  1. CarlaJune 19, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    The garden photos and the soothing music are like taking a mini vacation. Lovely. And the macaroni salad sounds EXcellent for a hot summer night.

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  2. CarlaJune 20, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    A very refreshing summer salad I discovered at a 49th birthday party, made by the birthday boy's sister:
    can of black-eyed peas (or anything...I mixed can of black beans and corn at home)
    1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped fine
    fresh cilantro (to taste - 1 Tbsp?)
    chopped onion (to taste)
    olive oil (truly - no vinegar or anything needed)

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The Backyard --Today's Vacation Spot

The Backyard --Today's Vacation Spot
A simple garden meal in the shade. No, it's not my backyard, but it looks identical to the one I grew up with at our home in Queens. Looking for an original pic of it to post soon!

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