Breath of Fresh... tuesdays

One idea for "take a moment Tuesdays" is to enjoy the bounty of the season! We took a moment to enjoy the apple.  Yes, apples are available all year, but there is a special union between the apple and Autumn.

 

So we celebrated that union in a variety of ways.

CARAMEL APPLE CANDY CORN... DELISH!

I even topped it off with a "Pomme de Terre" (Apple of the earth), or a Potato...

 

APPLE SODA.

Overboard? Sure.  Tasty? Absolutely!

Why Tuesday?
Tuesday is really the day of the week that is not branded. Sunday: last day of the weekend or Holy day, Monday: beginning of the week, Wednesday: mid-week, Thursday: end of the week for some and weekend eve for others, Friday: T.G.I.F. Saturday: THE weekend. That leaves Tuesdays... hmmm. That LEAVES Tuesdays!!!! What could Tuesday be? Oh the possibilities! Tuesday could become the "try a new coffee flavor" day, "comfy shoe" day, "no negative thoughts" day, "warm smile" day, or even "gaze at the stars" day. With so many options there really is no reason to settle on one! Let's just call Tuesdays "take a moment" day.

So, get inspired and take a moment today. After all, it's Tuesday!

Breath of Fresh... tuesdays

This week we honored some United States Veterans!  We happen to have two Veterans in our office so we made sure to let them know how we appreciate them.

Remember... it only takes a moment to make someone's day!


Why Tuesday?
Tuesday is really the day of the week that is not branded. Sunday: last day of the weekend or Holy day, Monday: beginning of the week, Wednesday: mid-week, Thursday: end of the week for some and weekend eve for others, Friday: T.G.I.F. Saturday: THE weekend. That leaves Tuesdays... hmmm. That LEAVES Tuesdays!!!! What could Tuesday be? Oh the possibilities! Tuesday could become the "try a new coffee flavor" day, "comfy shoe" day, "no negative thoughts" day, "warm smile" day, or even "gaze at the stars" day. With so many options there really is no reason to settle on one! Let's just call Tuesdays "take a moment" day.

So, get inspired and take a moment today. After all, it's Tuesday!

Boss's day is October 16th.  Because the 16th was a Saturday we made Tuesday Boss's day!

Now, what do you give your Boss?

It really does depend on how well

you know them.

My co-worker and I thought and thought.  Some sort of culinary offering is always a good option, but nothing just stuck out.  Then... Eureka... a culinary gift that did not consist of food!

What?

We gave him a subscription to the Food Network Magazine.

    

He enjoys cooking so this is a gift that keeps on giving! 

A little excited!

So, Tuesday-Boss's day turned out great for everyone! 

What will next Tuesday bring?

A hint: something seasonal!

Why Tuesday?
Tuesday is really the day of the week that is not branded. Sunday: last day of the weekend or Holy day, Monday: beginning of the week, Wednesday: mid-week, Thursday: end of the week for some and weekend eve for others, Friday: T.G.I.F. Saturday: THE weekend. That leaves Tuesdays... hmmm. That LEAVES Tuesdays!!!! What could Tuesday be? Oh the possibilities! Tuesday could become the "try a new coffee flavor" day, "comfy shoe" day, "no negative thoughts" day, "warm smile" day, or even "gaze at the stars" day. With so many options there really is no reason to settle on one! Let's just call Tuesdays "take a moment" day.

So, get inspired and take a moment today. After all, it's Tuesday!

Breath of Fresh... tuesdays

We were just feelin' "snacky" so we snacked throughout the day.  "Why?", you say... simply because it's Tuesday!

Turkey and provolone rolls

Hummus

Sometimes you just need a little
somethin-somethin. 

Here is one of my favorites.  It's really simplistic, but it just happens to be 2 flavors that marry together beautifully! Cinnamon Kettle Corn and Hershey's dark chocolate pieces. M-m-m good!

 

It's the elementary snacks in life that bring the most enjoyment!

So, that was our Tuesday this week.  Snack day.  What is next Tuesday going to be? I don't know, but the options are endless on "take a moment Tuesdays".

Why Tuesday?
Tuesday is really the day of the week that is not branded. Sunday: last day of the weekend or Holy day, Monday: beginning of the week, Wednesday: mid-week, Thursday: end of the week for some and weekend eve for others, Friday: T.G.I.F. Saturday: THE weekend. That leaves Tuesdays... hmmm. That LEAVES Tuesdays!!!! What could Tuesday be? Oh the possibilities! Tuesday could become the "try a new coffee flavor" day, "comfy shoe" day, "no negative thoughts" day, "warm smile" day, or even "gaze at the stars" day. With so many options there really is no reason to settle on one! Let's just call Tuesdays "take a moment" day.

So, get inspired and take a moment today. After all, it's Tuesday!

Breath of Fresh... tuesdays

Even though the temperatures have not fallen considerably, it was enough to celebrate the coming autumn this Tuesday! From wardrobe to scent to sounds we welcomed the fall all day long.  Ahhh... it's such a fresh and renewing time of year. 

We donned our fall colors...

 

Dined on seasonal cuisine...

And filled the air with harvest's aroma...

That's not it! There is one more element every autumn lover must have.  The quintessential sound of fall, in my humble opinion, is the Little Women soundtrack (by Thomas Newman).  Just turn it on, take a breath, and unwind.  

Oh, it was such a lovely day.  There is something so peaceful and delightful about the fall season.

So, why not take a moment to make a moment to remember this season.  

 

Why Tuesday?
Tuesday is really the day of the week that is not branded. Sunday: last day of the weekend or Holy day, Monday: beginning of the week, Wednesday: mid-week, Thursday: end of the week for some and weekend eve for others, Friday: T.G.I.F. Saturday: THE weekend. That leaves Tuesdays... hmmm. That LEAVES Tuesdays!!!! What could Tuesday be? Oh the possibilities! Tuesday could become the "try a new coffee flavor" day, "comfy shoe" day, "no negative thoughts" day, "warm smile" day, or even "gaze at the stars" day. With so many options there really is no reason to settle on one! Let's just call Tuesdays "take a moment" day.

So, get inspired and take a moment today. After all, it's Tuesday!

Breath of Fresh... Γεύση (Flavor)

Have you ever tried Greek food? Oh man... you must!

 

Oh how the taste buds do tingle! You simply must partake in a Greek feast.

The flavors are savory, robust and satisfying.

Yes, I just used multiple adjectives to describe the deliciousness!  It's just that good.

BAKED FETA

LOUKANIKO

 

 

 

The options are endless, but here are a few to choose from: 

(How do you pronounce them? I have to say... I have no idea! Do what I do, and when the waiter comes just point at the menu!)

Hummus- chickpea and garlic dip usually served with pita wedges.

HUMMUS

Baked Feta- Feta cheese baked golden brown in a tomato sauce.

Spanakopita- pastry with spinach & feta cheese

Tiropita- pastry with feta cheese & herbs

Traditional beef & Lamb or Chicken Gyro

Moussaka- traditional Greek casserole with layers of potatoes, eggplant, seasoned ground beef, cheese & béchamel sauce

Cretan style - Seafood Clay pot- shrimp, mussels, tilapia, potatoes and seasonal vegetables simmered in a clay pot with wine, 
garlic & herbs served with grilled olive bread

Loukaniko- homemade Greek sausage with grilled beefsteak tomato & crumbled feta.

Mmm... mmm...mmm! Oh, and don't forget the delectable Tzatziki sauce! It is a Greek yogurt combined with cucumbers and lemon.  It goes great with almost anything mentioned above.  Delish!!!

απολαύστε!!

(enjoy)

Breath of Fresh... moments

Full calendars and not enough time in the day... it just gets old! We need a moment every once in a while to unwind.  One particular moment that I speak of is a night out with friends.  

Ahhh... there is just nothing like assembling the gang and taking a night off.  

You don't need a special occasion to celebrate.  Just celebrate each other and the beautiful fact that your life is enriched by the other!

Is there a new restaurant you want to try, or an old one you never did? Maybe you just feel like fading into a quaint coffee shop, or indulging in something sweet.  Well, why not call up a familiar face and take a moment away from it all?

Breath of Fresh... indulgence

You know... sometimes you just want to indulge.

Well, here is one to try!

Fried Oreos.

Yes, you read it right!

The "deep fried" zone is a bottomless pit of possibilities... evidently. 

Even though I try not to indulge too much this one peeked my interest and I had to taste it.

Oh, it was a fried Oreo all right! It was the taste of the real thing with a layer of richness added to it.  As you could see they gave us five.  Thank goodness I had others to share them with!

Final assessment:

If you love Oreos it might be a disappointment.

The cookie you adore may be masked a bit by the dough and powdered sugar.

If you love fried desserts, especially chocolate ones, I suggest you find a place that sells them A.S.A.P.!

This is one indulgence I won't crave, but it was fun to try!

Breath of Fresh... tuesdays

This was 

Let Somebody Know You Are
Thinking About Them

Tuesday!

Do you have a friend you haven't contacted in a while? Do you know someone going through tough times? Just want to let someone close to you know that you appreciate them?

It only takes a moment these days to let somebody know you care.  If you don't have time to make a phone call there are other options, and the important part of this endeavor is the thought behind it! 

If you don't have time to make a call why not text, Facebook,  or email? There's also the option of writing your thoughts and mailing them. People still enjoy getting a nice card in the mail!

It only takes a moment to make somebody's day!

Why Tuesday?

Tuesday is really the day of the week that is not branded. Sunday: last day of the weekend or Holy day, Monday: beginning of the week, Wednesday: mid-week, Thursday: end of the week for some and weekend eve for others, Friday: T.G.I.F. Saturday: THE weekend. That leaves Tuesdays... hmmm. That LEAVES Tuesdays!!!! What could Tuesday be? Oh the possibilities! Tuesday could become the "try a new coffee flavor" day, "comfy shoe" day, "no negative thoughts" day, "warm smile" day, or even "gaze at the stars" day. With so many options there really is no reason to settle on one! Let's just call Tuesdays "take a moment" day.

So, get inspired and take a moment today. After all, it's Tuesday!

Breath of Fresh... tuesdays

This "take a moment" Tuesday was a community focus.

Our local Food Bank has been hit hard recently with needs.

So, we took the time to help out.

 

You can look up your county Food Bank and ask where the nearest donation spot is.

Also, some churches have Food Banks and accept public donations. 

It doesn't take much time or money to help out.  Basic canned goods and cereal are in great need.

You can usually find extra canned goods in your own pantry!

Take a moment to help next Tuesday!

Why Tuesday?
Tuesday is really the day of the week that is not branded. Sunday: last day of the weekend or Holy day, Monday: beginning of the week, Wednesday: mid-week, Thursday: end of the week for some and weekend eve for others, Friday: T.G.I.F. Saturday: THE weekend. That leaves Tuesdays... hmmm. That LEAVES Tuesdays!!!! What could Tuesday be? Oh the possibilities! Tuesday could become the "try a new coffee flavor" day, "comfy shoe" day, "no negative thoughts" day, "warm smile" day, or even "gaze at the stars" day. With so many options there really is no reason to settle on one! Let's just call Tuesdays "take a moment" day.

So, get inspired and take a moment today. After all, it's Tuesday!

Breath of Fresh... getaways

I Just got back from a weekend away.  It was delightful.

I got to spend the weekend at a Bed and Breakfast in the country.  

The area and accommodations were so charming, beautiful and renewing.

Roses & Rosemary Cottage

 

Sometimes you just need to take a moment to get out of the everyday cycle, take a breath, and look at the big picture.

 From time to time the day to day can cloud our view and it takes a break in the pattern to get a new perspective.

It's amazing what just a day or two away from the norm will do!

  This is simply one option to help you re-boot!

I suggest Somewhere In Time B&B in Bellville, Texas.

Ahhhhhh....

And more ahhh...

I have one more suggestion for this location.  Want to make it a luxurious getaway? Why not get a massage?

You can make an appointment at:
Muscle Ministries Massage Therapy
www.muscleministries.com

in Bellville.

So, take a moment for some therapy... get away, take a deep breath, and realize there is a bigger picture.

Somewhere In Time B&B Bellville, Tx.

Breath of Fresh... tuesdays

This was

Brighten Someone's Day

Tuesday!

My co-worker/friend and I decided to brighten our receptionists day.

She has come through some hard times and we wanted to surprise her.

There were 3 gifts given in 3 phases.

1st phase was given as we entered the office.

Roses

& Lotion

2nd phase was given in the afternoon.

She loves popcorn!

3rd phase was given an hour before closing.

Sparkling Strawberry to end the day.

With tears in her eyes, and a hug she thanked us for making her day.

It was really nice to do something for someone else.  It brightened our day as much as it did hers.

So, next Tuesday... why not take a moment to brighten someone's day!



Why Tuesday?
Tuesday is really the day of the week that is not branded. Sunday: last day of the weekend or Holy day, Monday: beginning of the week, Wednesday: mid-week, Thursday: end of the week for some and weekend eve for others, Friday: T.G.I.F. Saturday: THE weekend. That leaves Tuesdays... hmmm. That LEAVES Tuesdays!!!! What could Tuesday be? Oh the possibilities! Tuesday could become the "try a new coffee flavor" day, "comfy shoe" day, "no negative thoughts" day, "warm smile" day, or even "gaze at the stars" day. With so many options there really is no reason to settle on one! Let's just call Tuesdays "take a moment" day.

So, get inspired and take a moment today. After all, it's Tuesday!