To say that I’m elated that 2013 is over is an understatement. Don’t get me wrong, the year started with great promise and even delivered with a more than wonderful trip to Italy. It was the final seven months that were a killer.
I begin 2014 with a heart felt thank you to my friends and family, particularly my Bubala—Barbara, Sharon, Jessica, my big brother Michael, a really great Dane (person not dog)—Mette, and my Mom. 
And I say a sad goodbye to Mz. Riz. We will be traveling on separate paths from now on. 
But for me there will always be Rome.
So how to begin this new chapter in my life? Well I’m still going to cook and travel. But will expand my world with cooking classes, my new place or yours. (More on this later) Hold more Eat With events. And write a new blog called “A Well Seasoned Life”. This blog will focus on my efforts to recreate a new life. It will be opinionated, hopefully funny, and not food related, basically a post-menopausal, single woman making her way through this world kind of blog. Here’s the first entry.
Please join me in starting the New Year with these lovely, delicious and profoundly easy stuffed dates. Thank You, Enjoy and Happy New Year!!!!
Dates Stuffed with Almonds and Honey
- Half bag of your favorite dates
- ½ cup whole almonds coarsely chopped
- ½ cup honey
- 1 T olive oil.
- Remove pits from dates Place on dish
- Heat medium sauté pan Add almonds and honey heat until the honey bubbles up
- Add olive oil mix with spoon
- Remove mixture to bowl and cool.
- Place generous teaspoon of almond mixture in each date
I loved these dates and love your new outlook and strategy going into the new year. Here’s to a great 2014!
Profoundly easy is my new mantra, in cooking, in life, in relationships, in everything. I join you in your new chapter.
Beautiful Judy. I wish you an abundance of happiness in 2014 and can’t wait to read all about it! Did someone say Paris?
Laura Paris would be welcomed. Maybe in the fall. Thanks for stopping by.
Hey Judy. Welcome the new year to you also, Just want to tell you how I enjoy reading your blogs. I love all the recipes. I am also going to try to make my own raviolis soon. I will keep you updated.
Bea, thanks so much for thank the time to read and visit. It means a lot to me.
Judy, I look forward to reading the new blog. I’m sure your new path will take you in a positive direction.
Thanks so much for reading.
I loved those dates. Thanks for sharing them with us at the FBLA meeting. I wish you well in all of your new adventures in 2014. I think you will be a huge hit with Eat With and you will make the perfect culinary instructor. Here is to mysterious and exciting new adventures ahead.
Judy, I love the way you are declaring your new life. So positive and inspirational. I wish you much happiness on your new path and will enjoy reading all about it on your blogs. All the best, Dana
I’m sure you’ll create many beautiful memories on your new path in life. I hope the new year brings you much love, great adventures, and a whole lot of happiness. xo