Tah-Dah! My First Post SO SEZ TERRY!

Oh sure so I'm using Judith's blog link to say HELLO. Hana Cheplowitz was invited to audition at Juilliard. 200 kids were there - they called back 11. Out of 1160 students auditioning they accept 18 and only about nine are real freshman. In short, didn't make it! So we're in New York, bumming around with Judith. But Hana has been accepted at 5 schools so far and we are starting the beginning of a 9 city audition tour. Next stop, Fordham University, her #2 choice!! May never be back on blog, so hello to all.....from the NOT twisted sistah AND the real T.S.!

HEY!

When did this backdrop change? All new and pretty and ORANGE, Papa's favorite color!!!! Is it a sign?!?!?!

Is This the Face of a 60-Year Old?

Feels like it! Or maybe that's the dry southwestern air! Grateful for the blessings of the last decade and looking forward to the next one! Love you all and thanks for birthday wishes and phone calls.

Happy New Year

Red chile ristras ain't chicken croquettes, but at least they bring thoughts of that good taste to warm from the inside out! And they look kinda pretty with a snowcap!

A New New Year Tradition?

The white sauce, the ground chicken and the bread crumbs.

Awaiting their fate in the deep fryer.

Frying!

The finished product.

As an homage to my mom (and because the deep fryer was out of mothballs), I decided to make chicken croquettes. They were scrumptious. And I have 40 croquettes in the freezer for enjoyment throughout the course of 2011. Happy New Year to All!