Author Archives: Catherine

About Catherine

Far from perfect, but enjoying life as a non-perfect and flawed individual at 60 years young. I'm still wondering what I'll be when I grow up! The characters in my life's screenplay include my better half. He is a refined Frenchman who grew up in Paris and summered in St. Tropez. I grew up in Long Island and summered in Long Island. I am not refined. My three grown children are also a big part of my life. For their sake, they happily live where their careers have taken them! But I can still mother them from a distance! I write about the mundane. I write about deeply shallow issues. But whatever I write or muse about--it'll always be a bit on the humorous and positive side! It's all good!

The Brioche Has Risen! Very Appropriate for Easter Week!

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Catherine

Wow. This week’s postings are turning into a recipe roll! Anyway, with the end of the week approaching, I’m just about finished with the prep work for Saturday evening’s dinner party. The eggs are hard boiled and ready to be … Continue reading →

Posted in "Chiquitita". Thomas Keller Bouchon Brioche Recipe, Abba, Dogs who eat paper towels, Table Linens | Leave a comment

When Life Gives You Lemons–Make Lemon Curd! Oh. And Make Rillettes Too!

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Catherine

Yeah, well. Yesterday wasn’t the best day for me. I read something that I shouldn’t have, knowing full-well that it would “trigger” me into a funk. Like a demented voyeur, I read it anyway…then read another article on the same … Continue reading →

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Dinner Guests Aren’t Due Till Saturday–But The Dessert Is Already Made–And More Sweet Stuff!

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Catherine

Monsieur Bonaparte has invited guests for dinner this coming Saturday. He’s invited a couple whom he has been friends with for years. His daughter, her husband and their daughter will also be joining us. It’ll be a nice, intimate grouping! … Continue reading →

Posted in Barefoot Contessa, Dany Lartigue, French Nougatine Recipe, Ina Garten, Kitchne Aid Stand Mixer, La Maison des Papillions, St. Tropez France | Leave a comment

If Ironing Is My “Zen”–Zen Why Do I Allow Nasty People To Get To Me??

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Catherine

Luckily for me, yesterday Oona had the day off from work. With her hives almost disappeared, her throat feeling much better, and in much better spirits, I felt like a helicopter overprotective a mom who did a good great job … Continue reading →

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The Lost Weekend Chronicles. Part Two–Sick With Cinderella on Saturday A Bit of Shopping on Sunday!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Catherine

As usual, it’s always great when any of the kids come home for a weekend. Such was the case when Oona came home from New York on Friday evening with Bonaparte and me. She’s been working so hard and she … Continue reading →

Posted in Bates Family, Burl Ives. Lavender Blue, Cinderella 2015; Cate Blanchett, Duggars, Feminists, Fragonard, Helena Bonham Carter, Ikea, Old Navy | 3 Comments

The Lost Weekend Chronicles–Friday With Fallon!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Catherine

Hi all! It’s been a whirlwind few days here in the world of Atypical60dom! Thursday I had to get those skunky roots done. And, as usual, Adam from Bleu Mousse Salon in Wayne worked his magic! Fresh from the salon. … Continue reading →

Posted in Absolutely Fabulous, Dog DNA, Jimmy Fallon; Adam Horowitz; Jeremy Wade, River Monsters, Stevie Wonder "Livin' For Tthe City"; Le District. Wisom Panel, The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Will Forte; | Leave a comment

On Underwear, Undergarments, Shapewear and Going Commando!

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Catherine

While enjoying my morning coffee in bed, like the princess poor slob that I am, and being thoroughly disgusted with the phoniness of the morning news show that I was viewing, (I mean really how many times can you show … Continue reading →

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Thrift Shop Travels (Say It–Three Times. Fast. I Double-Dog Dare Ya)!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Catherine

Spring is here and I need a project. We have an old dresser sitting in the garage that can be repurposed. It can be used to store table linens or used in the upstairs guest room. Either way, I’m dying … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Man Yells, chalk paint, Dressing the "mature" woman, Goodwill, Momofuku Milk Bar Corn Cookies, Refinishing furniture, Thrift Shopping, Whole Foods | 4 Comments

Fra-gee-lay! It’s a Major Award!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Catherine

It’s great to be noticed—and I had a surprise when I came home from my “Thrift Shop Travels” today. A fellow blogger nominated me for The Liebster Award! Thank you so much to Brittany of ” little britt of bliss—and … Continue reading →

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Dessert Challenges, Proper Soup Bowl And A Bit of Primer For Today!

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Catherine

Hey buddyroos! I’m sure you are now familiar with Bonaparte’s “Dessert Challenge”. What’s that? You’re not? OK—I’ll go over the backstory. Long ago, Long, long ago, when Monsieur Bonaparte was “un petit garcon” in France, he had a dessert. Little … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked Alaska, Desserts, Hourglass Veil Primer, Ikea, New Young Pony Club, Omelette Norvegienne, Planting Pots, Soup Bowls | 2 Comments