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 ...

JEWELS OF MY SOUL

JEWELS OF MY SOUL
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July 3, 2012

The Colors Of Indian Cooking: The Mango The Avocado and The Pom Part 3. The Anti...

My friend, Kathy Gori shared this wonderful (and delightfully healthy) non-alcoholic cocktail with us. Do try this for the Fourth of July - or ANYTIME you wish to be kind to your body. Enjoy the Summer!

The Colors Of Indian Cooking: The Mango The Avocado and The Pom Part 3. The Anti...:    One thing I've learned living in Wine Country is that not everyone drinks. Or at least not everyone drinks all the time, everywhere....

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!

Old Fashioned Tips