Thank you for all of the lovely birthday greetings yesterday. Between the blog, Instagram, and Facebook – goodness, I heard from everyone! I am blessed.
The day was low-key which was just the way I wanted it to be. Don, being Don, wanted a little celebration even though I’d said ‘no gifts.’ Bless his heart, he is such a sweetheart.
Of course, he made the dinner I requested – Crabbiless Crab cakes – and it was so delicious! We hadn’t had it in a few years, so we both really appreciated it. And then, we had a little celebration. Don managed to find a banner saying Happy 70th Birthday, and he bought crepe paper, so streamers were everywhere. I was so touched. He found sugar-free cupcakes in our health food store and we both had one. No apple pie, he said, because he makes them all the time, so he wanted something special. And I made a wish and blew out the candles.
He gave me a lovely card. And since he’s giving me the new Louise Penny, which won’t be published until a week from today, he gave me a little package and this was inside:
I love him.
Then, a little surprise that he found in an antique shop:
A little Limoges candy dish. The pink flowers are reminiscent of the Limoges I have from my great-grandmother, though I don’t think he realized that. He broke a favorite dish of mine last week and he felt very badly about it, so he searched for something he thought I would like. And I do, it’s lovely.
He’s the dearest man.
As far as the crab cake recipe goes, the last time I spoke about it here on the blog, I hesitated sharing it because it’s in a recipe book written by Deirdre Imus and the sales of that book went to her charity. As always, I suggest the book because there are lots of great vegetarian recipes there. It’s called The Imus Ranch: Cooking for Kids and Cowboys. But Shanna tells me that she found the recipe online, so you could probably Google the name of the author and ‘crabbiless crab cakes’ and you would find it. I’ll leave that up to you. The book might be hard to find at this point as it was published several years ago.
Thanks again, dear friends.
Stay safe.
Happy Tuesday.
sounds like a lovely way to spend your birthday … i am happy for you!
and you and don … glad for you both to have found each other and recognized that you are perfect together. :)
happy, safe tuesday!
kathy
Thanks so much, Kathy. I picked up the package on my birthday. Thank you so much for all the treats! You’re so kind.
Stay safe.
Don certainly made your birthday special, Claudia. He’s a keeper, for sure. Love the little dish, so pretty. It’s perfect for a few Christmas chocolates. Well, party on. This is your birthday week. Hugs, Elaine
That’s what Don always says. The birthday lasts the whole week.
Stay safe, Elaine.
What a special birthday celebration From Don! The antique dish is lovely. Don has very good taste. Happy for you!
Thank you, Judy.
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Your birthday sounded perfect!
The candy dish is beautiful!
Stay warm!
Thank you, Barrie.
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I’m so sorry I missed your birthday! Happy Belated! Sounds like Don made it perfect for you!
I did Google and found the crabbiness crab cakes recipe. Sounds wonderful!
Have a wonderful day!
Oh good. Glad you found it.
Thanks, Melanie.
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I saw a promo for YOUR film on TV. I am so excited to see it when it comes out next month!
Whoopee!
I get to see it next Tuesday. That will be fun!
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You both know how to mark those special occasions, so wonderful to read. Best of Times Continue ON! I will definitely be on the lookout for that cookbook (my guilty pleasure).
XO
Thank you, Martha!
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What a lovely way to spend your birthday. Don is such a great guy and always makes things special. Glad you enjoyed your day. As I said, 70 isn’t toooooo bad!
Thanks, Linda.
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A wonderfull day with the best presents from the dearest man – you had it all :)
I am very lucky, Deborah!
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Happy belated! Looks like it was a lovely day,seems the simple things are best as we age.
Thank you, Pat.
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I’m sending belated birthday greetings. Happy Thanksgiving, too. I hope you were able to find something for the movie. I hate shopping for all the reasons you do, too. Plus, I’ve always hated shopping unless it was for kitchen ware or gifts for the grandchildren.
Thanks, Linda.
Stay safe.