Author: Kathleen

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An Elegant Wedding

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{In the intense hours before the ceremony, bride to be Quyen Nguyen in her beautiful gown}
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{This is an absolutely gorgeous photograph of Quyen, taken by her mother Quy}

Recently a very dear friend sent photographs of her daughter’s April wedding. Now normally when viewing images sent by acquaintances’ of their children I truly make every concerted effort to reserve judgement. But, I must say these classically chic ladies; the quintessential mother-daughter team made this occasion a tastefully elegant ceremony. Though I was not a participant, when Quy sent the images of this event, it really conveyed the love and admiration the family shares for one another.

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My dearest friend Quy with her daughters Christie and Quyen at the church}
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{Artisphere located on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia is the perfect location for a reception}
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{Adam and Quyen cutting their cake made by Adam’s mother. Do you see those stylish floral bouquets in the front of the cake?}

To Quyen and Adam congratulations on your new life together, may you always experience the intense feeling of love and affection that brought you two together.

With much love,
Kathleen

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Baking Strawberry Bread

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A fresh bowl of strawberries will inspire anyone to spend an afternoon baking!

Lately, I have been on fresh bread kick and cannot seem to pass up purchasing a loaf when in the local bakery. But, nothing compares to the smell of freshly baked bread permeating throughout your home. There is something deliciously rustic about baking your own bread, which is a treat the entire family can enjoy.

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{Freshly chopped pecans, eggs and strawberries in sugar ready for baking}

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The other day while in the grocery store I noticed an enticing display of fresh strawberries and was drawn to purchasing a few pints, and knew immediately that I wanted to make this recipe from my childhood, fresh strawberry bread.

Strawberry Bread Recipe
2 ½ cups of sliced fresh strawberries
3 1/8 cups of all purpose flour
1 ½ cups of white sugar
1-½ cups of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
1 heaping teaspoon of baking soda
¼ cups of vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup of chopped pecans Continue reading “Baking Strawberry Bread”