11.25.2011

Testing The New Camera::

                         
                                I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving with your Family as I did. It's great to be surrounded by the one's you love during the Holiday's.
                      Above, is a picture of my mini gluten free apple pie I ate for dessert. It was absolutely yummy! Since, I've been gluten free since February. I haven't started to learn how bake without gluten. I figured purchasing pies from my local farm stand for myself, was a bit easier this year. Needless to say, a little slimmer on the waistline also. I have lost 14 lbs so far. No bread, pasta, cheese or  lactose for me. A double whammy being lactose intolerant also. Not easy when it's Thanksgiving but, it's my lifestyle now. I'm sure for some it's yours too.
                     Are you a pinner on Pinterest? What a great resource for all types of recipes including Gluten Free. While pinning several days ago. I found The Gluten Free Goddess Blog. http://www.glutenfreegoddess.blogspot
I know there are several good Blogs on Gluten Free but, this one caught my eye. Link on my sidebar if you want to check it out. I thought I would share. Maybe, for Xmas I'll dabble in some Gluten Free baking. I'm not promising anything.. We shall see.
               Have a great weekend. Tomorrow, I'll be at The Dutchess Community College Craft Fair. Helping my good Friend Stephanie at her booth of Primitive Dolls/ Collage Art.
Swing by if your in the neighborhood. See You soon :)
                                                                          xxx Liz

PS.  I'm testing my new Cannon Rebel T3 camera. What was I thinking?
 Also, before I forget. Kudos to Marilynn @ Wilklow's Orchards. The pies were delish! I'll be calling you for some more ;)


                     
                     

11.24.2011

Thanksgiving Thoughts::

               
                   Family, Love, Laughter, Friendship, Peace, Turkey, Hugs, Pumpkin Pie, Sweet Potatoes, Blessings, Giving Thanks, Cranberries, Flowers, Children, Aprons, Apple Cider, Stuffing, God, Winks, Cheesecake, Apple Pie, Stuffing, Mom, A Meal, Being Together, Turkey Sandwiches, Leftovers :)
                           Have a great day
                       Happy Thanksgiving!!!
                   xoxo Liz
                

11.22.2011

Farewell Camera::

Picture via Pinterest
During my Thanksgiving post, my Cannon camera died. I wanted to finish my post with more snap shots but, my camera failed. I knew last week while photographing some deer, that the zoom feature wasn't working. Not, that my zoom was all that great to begin with. My Hubby right away, told me to go out and purchase a new one. Well, it's not that easy. Here's my list of prerequisites:
  1.   Quick response
  2.  Advanced point and shoot
  3.  Low light situations
  4.  At least 10 mega pixels
  5.  Compact
  6.  Optical and Mechanical lenses
        Sounds like I know my stuff. Really I'm still learning :)

         I'm not sure on Cannon or Nikon but, that doesn't matter.
     So, I'm on the market for a new camera. I thought I would be thrilled at the fact of buying a new one. Have you seen the camera prices lately? This will be a early Christmas present for me. I figure, I might as well make the investment since I need to buy a new camera anyway. I guess?
        Please, if you have any suggestions I would love some advice in this area. It's not a easy decision to make nor, a hasty one. Thanks guys!
                                                                     xxx Liz