PENSERIO DEL SPIRITO ~

   ‘SOLITUDE’       Candlelight a lovely sight On my table and placed just right Even in the bright day’s light Another year's soon out of sight   Who can say where the time goes Passing rapidly as swift rivers flow Time to stop and smell the rose Breathe in deeply now think clearly Of all the friends whom we hold so dearly Day dream of thoughts serene Dream on as you will realize your dream  Branches dripping in crystalline dew drops  Sweet pom’ pink martinis for you and me Day dream thoughts bring on such glee Time alone now  I feel so free to just be me       ♥     ♥     .   ‘Hammer Lefsa Makin'  Day’ Another year is upon us once more my friend It will be a been hectic and social holiday season     So surely so and with good reason Four days worth of festivities & fun For each of us ~ for everyone Snowflakes take the place of sun  Young wee ones that I adore   Will march in circles u

Basque Lamb Stew ~  White Wine or Red Wine? Surprisingly both!   “I cook with wine & Sometimes I even add it to the food.” W.C. Fields The Basque are an ethnic people who primarily inhabit an area known as the Basque Country. They live in Spain and South-Western France along the Bay of Biscay in the western Pyrenees Mountains.       Ingredients : 750gm lamb shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces {I used on the bone pieces} 6 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 1 tbs dried rosemary {or sprig fresh rosemary} 1/2 cup white wine {Four Seasons Pinot} 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and chopped Salt 1/2 tsp red chili flakes 3 roasted red bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch strips 1 large ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander 1 bay leaf 1 cup dry, full-bodied red wine {Four Seasons Barouque Reserve} 1 cup vegetable stock  Freshly ground black pepper           Serves 4-6 Combine t