If you think about life’s different occasions, food is most likely at the center of each one. We use food to mark special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, graduations and weddings. Food is used to offer comfort to people who are mourning the loss of a loved one. It is prepared for the… Continue reading “Celebrating Chapter 52 the Only Way I Know How…Through Transparency.”
Author: Carla Ann Vander Loop
“What You Can’t See, Does Hurt Her”
You see her posts on social media. The photos. The people. The places. Goodness, she’s already traveled over 13,000 miles in 2022 alone. On the surface her life looks fun. Her life looks exciting. She always seems to look happy and healthy. She looks like she is at the top of her game. She…is me.… Continue reading “What You Can’t See, Does Hurt Her”
The #51andjustbegun Tour Hits Vegas
Cuddled up in my cozy (yet rather matronly bathrobe) … it’s 11:00 am on Friday, February 25th. Yes, I’ll admit it. I’m nestled in the type of robe your grandmother wore. No frills. Just a girl sipping chai tea from her favorite tea cup. This mornings setting is a far cry from last weeks Vegas… Continue reading The #51andjustbegun Tour Hits Vegas
“Carla, you post pics of food. A LOT. How do you stay so skinny?…”
Ahhh, the burning question! If I had a dollar each time I was asked that question, I’d be a wealthy woman (or at least have a few more pretty splurge pieces in my closet.) Alright. Yes, I’ll agree…I DO document and post many photos of my culinary adventures at Chateau Howard. That said, cooking truly… Continue reading “Carla, you post pics of food. A LOT. How do you stay so skinny?…”