PIZZA AND MORE PIZZA ALONG WITH CAKE

My little granddaughter turned 2 on Thursday. So a quick pizza dinner and cake to share in the event at her home with the other grandchildren was fun. Then her birthday party with friends at a playground setting Friday with more pizza, fresh vegetables and dip, fruit and cake. Celebrating was more important than staying on my diet. So today no more pizza and just the veggies and dip. Well maybe- Barb did bring some pizza home from the party!!

COOKING HELPS THE HEALING PROCESS

I was so bored with having to heal after my knee surgery. So one day when Barb was home she passed me the cutting board with carrots, onions, celery, garlic. She got the passata and meat. "Make me a sauce." So unable to stand by the stove, I prepared the items for the ragu sauce sitting. Barb helped with the pot on the stove. I put in the ingredients, stirred and added the rest of the items and let the sauce simmer. Yes the aroma in the house was good. I had knee surgery and some glitches but I am back. The cook is back! Getting back to normal routines is a great way to heal and work through the pain! And eat well!!