Cooking and Entertaining
Francesca Filanc
November 7, 2012
Ok, you all know that I love to cook and entertain! This morning I had brunch for Heather and Linda as a thank you for
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Cleaning Out the Old, Making Way for the New!
Francesca Filanc
October 30, 2012
Those of you that have read all my blog posts know that I had my knee replaced on May 4th of 2011. Now thanks
The Pink Grandchildren’s Room
Francesca Filanc
October 23, 2012
Until almost two months ago I stored my large paintings in a bedroom in my home. A dear friend mentioned several months ago, Fran, you
Confidence In Life Confidence in Art
Francesca Filanc
September 11, 2012
I had a gentleman tell me one time Fran, the art that sticks with people is the art that is done with confident strong powerful
Butterflies, Dragonflies and Enjoying Our Surroundings
Francesca Filanc
August 30, 2012
Lately I have been noticing a profusion of butterflies and dragonflies in north San Diego County. One day there were so many that I actually
Summer Days Remembered and Today
Francesca Filanc
August 21, 2012
Last week my sister called our mother and me. Let’s meet down at Swami’s to go swimming. Swami’s is my favorite beach right now! Fran,
Butterflies in our Gardens, Butterflies in my Art
Francesca Filanc
August 10, 2012
As I was strolling through my garden yesterday and then during my daily walk, I saw some beautiful butterflies, some whose names I don’t recall,
Composting Can Be Lots of Fun
Francesca Filanc
August 7, 2012
Just recently I have discovered that composting like painting is a passion of mine! I have been composting for about twenty-five years on a large
Cooking, Entertaining, and Making Art
Francesca Filanc
July 31, 2012
I am having a spur of the moment dinner party tonight. As you might know from earlier posts I LOVE to entertain on the spur
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Francesca Filanc
July 24, 2012
In the twilight of an evening I took a walk from my home. As I walked, admiring the beauty of nature all around me, my
GLORIA’S PICO DE GALLO AND TOMATILLOS SALSA PARA ESTA GRINGA
Francesca Filanc
March 8, 2012
Gloria is originally from Mexico. After a knee replacement last May, I felt my speedy recovery was due in part to these two delicious condiments.
EXPANDING VEGETABLES RECIPES
Francesca Filanc
February 29, 2012
Glad you all stayed tuned for the recipes I talked about in my last post. Menu: Vegetable soup Black beans with quinoa Collard greens with
EXPANDING VEGETABLES
Francesca Filanc
February 7, 2012
A couple of days ago I went to our organic local market, Jimbos, to stock up on vegetables for the week. In my zeal, marketing
WHAT MOTIVATES ME TO PAINT?
Francesca Filanc
January 24, 2012
Many things motivate me to paint. I paint because it brings me joy to create attractive works of art. Painting is fun and keeps me
FLY-FISHING
Francesca Filanc
January 12, 2012
I thought it might be a good idea for me to clarify the expression “ Rippin’ Lips”. In fly-fishing it means that you are bringing
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS!
Francesca Filanc
January 1, 2012
“Do you have your New Year’s Resolutions picked out yet?” my mother questioned two weeks ago in the middle of the hustle-bustle while trying to
WE ARE ALL ARTISTS
Francesca Filanc
December 28, 2011
Now that Christmas and Chanukah have come and gone we can get back to our everyday lives. The holiday season gives an artist, such as
