Saints, Dolls, and Chocolate Valentines
ABOVE: I collect old Catholic statues and icons. Saint Mary sits on my fireplace hearth. I love her blue color.
What a week I've had. Valentine's Day was uneventful for the most part. I did manage to make some Molten Lava Cakes.
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Mark and I went to dinner at a wonderful restaurant the night before. I made the mistake of ordering the signature dish of rabbit. I couldn't eat it. I kept flashing Giovanni, and decided rabbit is too exotic for my tastes. I bought roses for myself on Friday--Mama don't pay no $100 for roses simply because the day is labeled with the number 14.
So, I have been cooking my behind off, and I'll be going post happy with photos and recipes soon. Believe it or not, I'm interested in cooking a few vegetarian dishs and balancing out my love of rich foods with my love of healthy foods. I've been exercising semi-religiously (is that possible?), and I really want to take care of my health--especially my heart. Heart Disease is like a train wreck waiting to happen in my family. I avoid trans fats, which is a big one, but I'd also like to incorporate the 5 vegetables and fruits per day plan.
I've been playing with my camera and snapping a few photos of my vintage eclectic collection of retro and vintage items. "One man's junk..."
I bought these Mexican dolls around the city at estate sales. For some reason they remind me of Mark and I. Maybe it's because they're very fragile and a little banged up.
ABOVE: My "Mark" voodoo doll
