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Louise Shine enjoying music and a picnic at the Concert in the Garden at The Holden Arboretum the summer of 2011 Read Full Story

My husband says they are delicious. I miss my Mom more than ever as she knew when  to make these cookies and when not to attempt to make them. My Mom's cookies never failed to  form the white caps. I have modified the recipe and made them on everything from  parchment, aluminum foil and silicone liners but no caps! The bottoms come out very shiny on silicone, a bit of the cookie seems to stick to aluminum foil, foil being suggested by the "Joy of Cooking" cookbook. My mother used parchment... Read Full Story

When I created this blog years ago, I had no idea how wonderful it would be to look back on my own posts and pictures of my beloved mother. I am sorry to post that my Mom or "Mommy" died on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. The tears continue to flow as I write these words.  First and most important, I want to publically thank the incredible health care teams at the Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hirsch Family Cancer Center, including Dr. Koc, who enabled Mommy to lead a quality life, to Dr. David M... Read Full Story

We love summer pasta salads as they are easy to make and take along. For picnics, concerts in the park and an easy meal, pasta salads can be made ahead and are great for "assemble your own salad". Holden Arboretum has a Tuesday supper time concert series. I made this pasta salad to pack in our cooler, added some cherries for dessert and my husbands favorite picnic drink, orange lemonade, made with a ratio of 1:1 of orange juice and real lemonade. Everyone including my 94 year young Mom... Read Full Story

I finally received my new barbecue grill, made in the USA! I would love personal recommendations on grilling vegetables. My sister has been raving about her daughter's (my beloved niece'a) grilled brussel sprouts. Per clean up I was told to spray the stainless steel grates while hot with cold water and place aluminum foil over the grates. The grates did not come out very clean with either heavy duty or regular strength foil, however, they were a bit cleaner when I covered the grill with the... Read Full Story

Austin acreage presented by Cecile Belan, 512-501-0858, is Texas as it was meant to be . . . private, peaceful and beautiful. Only the wild turkeys will know you visited Texas as it was meant to be . . . 17.07 prime acres For Sale By Owner on South Austin's exquisite Derecho Drive! Read Full Story

Call Cecile Belan, 512-501-0858, in regard to private, beautiful acreage of pecan trees, native Texas wildlife and natural springs. The 17.07 acres include a furnished fieldstone cottage, fully equiped barn, dancehall, shed and carport. Enjoy Austin, Texas as it was meant to be . . . Sing, dance and play music in the dancehall! The unique, one-of-a-kind property is located in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. Read Full Story

Natural springs on beautiful 10601B Derecho Drive in Austin, Texas Austin, Texas has a drought and temperatures are reaching the mid-90's! A great time to visit the natural springs on the 17.07 acres "For Sale By Owner" on desirable Derecho Drive. Call Cecile Belan at 512-501-0858 for a tour of the acreage and buildings. Need an afternoon nap? Choose the hammock in the trees or the bedroom in the cozy, fieldstone cottage! See you there! Read Full Story

10601B Derecho Drive, Austin, Texas 17.07 acres of beautiful land For Sale By Owner including a cottage, barn and associated buildings, wild turkeys, native pecan trees, natural springs and more. Call Cecile Belan at 512-501-0858 for a personal tour. Listed at $850,000. Read Full Story

Austin City Limits Beautiful 17.07 acres in the city of Austin, Texas, available For Sale by Owner. Call Cecile Belan at 512-501-0858 for a private showing of natural acreage illustrating Austin at its best. Tour the unique, one-of-a-kind property including natural springs, wildlife, cottage, barn and associated buildings in Travis County. Contact Cecile Belan at 512-501-0858 today! Read Full Story