Queen Cleopatra once had a whole lake scattered with rose petals to impress her guests. When she set the scene in which to woo Marc Antony, she had an entire floor covered with rose petals up to twelve inches deep over which a net was stretched. To reach her rose strewn lonue, he had to pick his way over this heavenly scented mattress of petals. The effect, alas, has not been recorded by history.

Princess Grace Of Monaco ( 1929- 1982)

ROSE

For centuries the beauty of the rose has inspired poets and mystics. Many believed the rose was a symbol of perfection.
The rose opens the feminine channels of receptivity and graciousness.
In herbal treatments rose oil is used to calm the mind and body.
Rosehips have a large amount of vitamin C and can be taken instead of the C supplement.
Esoteric meaning;
Sense of perfection.
The rose represents a pure spirit and in liturgy symbolizes the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary, often called "the Perfect Rose".
The rose symbolizes our souls. Each of us is a perfect rose that awaits our inner connection to it.
The rose represents the freedom, beauty and perfection that lives within each and everyone of us.
Affirmation; I affirm that I am perfect just the way I am.

Vegan Mac And Cheese

For anyone looking for a non dairy version of macaroni and cheese, this recipe is not only easy to put together, it's also absolutely healthy!

Ingredients;
Whole grain elbow pasta
1 tomato (optional)
Soy milk
6 slices or more of cheddar or American soy cheese
Brown rice flour
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Boil pasta according to directions on back of package.
Preheat oven to 375.
Drain pasta and place in a medium baking dish.
Pour enough soy milk into the dish, until even with top of pasta.
Sprinkle 2 tbs of brown rice flour onto pasta.
Season with sea salt and pepper.
Place 6 or more slices of soy cheese over the top.
Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and stir well.
Continue to bake uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and serve.

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow.

The same loving father who cares for you today

will care for you tomorrow and everyday.

Either He will shield you from suffering

or he will give you unfailing strength to tolerate it.

Be at peace then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings.

-St. Francis De Sales

POICHICHADE (chick pea soup)

Here's a delicious soup recipe from my French cookbook "The Best Recipes From Provence."
Ingredients;
8 oz of cooked chick-peas
2 or 3 cloves crushed garlic
The juice of 2 lemons
1 tbs of olive oil
1 pinch of paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbs parsley
Vegetable broth
Sesame seeds
Put the chick peas in a blender, adding the lemon juice, crushed garlic, seasoning and vegetable broth so as to obtain a puree which is not too think.
Reheat gently.
Serve in a big bowl, season with paprika and chopped parsley.
Sprinkle with olive oil and grilled sesame seeds.

Tomotoes Provincial

On Christmas Eve I prepared a nice French dinner for me and my husband.
Some of the recipes I followed were out of the "Recipes from Province" cookbook given to me by a dear friend. This tomato dish was delicious!!!!
"Tomatoes Provincial"
Extra virgin olive oil
Chopped parsley
Breadcrumbs
10 chopped cloves of garlic
3 lb tomatoes
White wine vinegar for drizzling on top of tomatoes

Cut tomatoes in two horizontally and empty out the seeds. Place them on a plate.
Mix garlic parsley and bread crumbs to make a persillade.
Cover the tomatoes with the mixture.
Pour olive oil over the tomatoes.
Place in an oven that's been preheated to 400 degrees. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of the tomatoes.
Reduce the cooking juice and add a few drops of vinegar.