About Patti, Reinvented
I am a writer & editor, photographer, foodie, dog rescuer – the priority order changes daily. Most people think my dad was the funny one in the family. I'm here to tell you Mom had her moments. As a kid, whenever I asked her what we were having for dinner she'd turn toward me, glance down at the ever-present dish rag in her hand, and say with a smirk, “Stewed rags and buttermilk.”
I’m taking a little detour today, March 8, because it’s International Women’s Day, and March is Women’s History Month. This is a special time to honor great women and the women who will be great. It’s a time to appreciate … Continue reading →
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As a kid growing up in the 60s, in a house filled with music and two parents who loved to sing out loud, I learned as a youngster to love the greats: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, the … Continue reading →
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Tagged baguette, crostini, Dean Martin, dinner, Doris Day, Frank Sinatra, French, Italian, Jo Dee Messina, leftovers, Nat King Cole, pantry, Paul McCartney, Rat Pack, refrigerator, Rosemary Clooney, Sammy Davis Jr., Swiss, the Big Bands, The Daily Muse, toppings
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Writing, writing, writing. Words, sentences, paragraphs. My fingers sing clickety-clack out loud as they dance on my keyboard. It’s a new week, new year and I’m busy in my home office. A few recent writing projects have kept me busy … Continue reading →
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Tagged bread, brunch, compromises, custard, Food Network, French toast, Giada De Laurentiis, holidays, Italian, Panettone, pudding, specialty foods, writing
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In the delightful Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks film, You’ve Got Mail, there is a point at which Meg’s character realizes she’s in a very tough fight — it’s Christmas time and she is desperately trying to save her business, her livelihood. … Continue reading →
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Tagged chicken, Christmas, Donald Trump, Einstein, goat cheese, herbs, holidays, jobs, Lemons, Meg Ryan, positive thinking, Starbucks, Steve Jobs, Tom Hanks, zest
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I opened up the house today to air it out before the fireplace season really kicks in. The sun was out, there was a great, chilly breeze, and I wanted to finally flush the house of a spent Summer and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Amazon, cakes, Christmas, haikus, holiday traditions, Macy's, malls, office party, pecans, recipe journal, Sherry, Visa, White Christmas, wine
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Stewed Rags and Buttermilk 