Delia Remington (She/Her)

@therealdelia

Award-winning Editor Eagle Heights Press. VampFest Silver Stake Winner. Blood Royal Saga Author. Full time dog mom.

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Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· 23d

Mona had a good visit with the groomer and was only a little bit ornery this time. She’s feeling cooler, prettier, and hopes you have a good day too. #DogSky

Mona, a black Scottish terrier fresh from the groomer, is all smiles as she sprawls in the living room floor, belly pressed to the cool beige tile floor.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· 23d

This morning, Mona goes to the groomers, but it’s also market day, so we came downtown early, are having breakfast at our favorite cafe, and then we’ll take her for her toiletterie.

The momma in her red shirt over a black short sleeved turtleneck sits at a gray outdoor table with her latte, English toast with ham and egg, and her iPad so she can catch up with friends and family on Facebook.

Mona, a black Scottish terrier with a red leash, sits politely under momma’s chair, hoping for bites of bacon and cheese.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· 25d

Today in the garden, a tale of two cucumbers, a butternut squash with a jaunty flower hat, and competing zucchinis.

Mutt and Jeff cucumbers, a small egg shaped one on the left beside a longish cucumber on the right. Pretty sure the little one will be bitter, but I’d love to be wrong.

A developing butternut squash about as long as my index finger, its large flower still attached and opening to the sun.

In spite of the heat, two zucchini on opposite sides of the plant are growing with more flowers opening all around the plant.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· 28d

My next mission is to find beignet mix. 🤞🏻

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· 28d

I sure hope so! 🧑‍🍳 Their food was phenomenal, their waitstaff was impeccable, and everything was done with flair and love. The building itself was just gorgeous with an enormous grand staircase in the center of the dining room.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· 28d

Our first okra pod was ready to pick, and there’s another that will be ready in a day or so! I bought some vegan spicy sausages to be my fake andouille (best I can get here), and all the other ingredients are ready for me to make some Louisiana gumbo! Wahoo! I cannot wait!

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· 29d

Skirting the line between vigilant and vigilante, Mona alternates between cuddling up against me here in the basement and barking in patrolling circles at the thunder and rain outside (FINALLY). Life is hard for a short dog.

Mona, a black Scottish terrier, perks up from her slumber at the thunderstorm outside.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· 29d

Hello. My name is John and I’m looking to purchase your house in a couple weeks if possible. You killed my mother in the process of making this song for you. Prepare to cry in my face.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jul 14

We’re in the basement, retreating from the heat, and watching the Tour de France. Though it’s an exciting stage, Mona is not impressed.

Mona, a black Scottish terrier, lies on her side, sleeping, atop a dark gray loveseat/chaise-lounge.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jul 11

Here is the recipe for those who want it.

Salmon, leek and mustard pie

Preparation 15 minutes
Level Easy

Ingredients (8)

* Puff pastry 1
* Salmon 400 grams
* Chopped leeks
* Mustard 2 cs to s
* Egg 2
* Fresh cream 20 cl
* Salt
* Pepper

Preparation steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (thermostat 6-7).

2. Crumble the salmon. Wash the leeks and cut them into small pieces.

3. Beat the eggs with the fresh cream. Salt and pepper.

4. Roll out the dough and spread it in a pie pan. Prick the bottom and brush with mustard. Spread the crumbled salmon then arrange the leeks . Pour the egg mixture and smooth if needed to cover the entire dough.

5. Bake for 40 minutes.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jul 11

I did not get a photo before it was cut up and 3/4 of it was eaten, but it was delicious. The eggs cooked perfectly, and the hint of Dijon mustard gave it a savory subtle piquant flavor that was just 🧑‍🍳💋👌

Tarte au saumon with salmon and leeks, freshly baked and still warm.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jul 6

This basement is Mona’s favorite summer napping place.

Mona, a black Scottish terrier with a purple collar lies on her side on top of a black and white plastic carpet, napping.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jul 4

Post a random picture or else everything will go tits up in July

I was feeling worthless today, but this really helped
It's never too late to start believing in yourself
Vlad the Impaler didn't even start impaling people until his mid-30s.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jul 3

We had our first of many shenanigans in the new car today. Drove to the local lake and walked around it with the momma and the Mona. Success!

My mother, behatted, stands with blue cane in hand beside Sweet Pea, our little green Fiat Topolino car which is parked in the shade of a tree in a gravel parking area.

Mona, a black Scottish terrier,
Grins as she’s wrapped her red leash around my mother’s right ankle. Mom is seated at a wooden picnic table wearing a blue bucket hat, sunglasses, a red linen shirt, a t-shirt from our trip to the top of Newfoundland, a pair of blue pants with elastic ankles, and black walking shoes.

Mona gazes out at the beauty of the sunshine on the blue water of the lake surrounded by trees. The sky overhead is blue with puffy white clouds.

View of the lake with its blue water, framed by shady trees.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jul 2

Maiden voyage of Sweet Pea! Nothing’s gonna stop us now!

The momma climbing into the car as we get seat of our new Fiat Topolino!

The momma waving Bon Voyage from the passenger seat of the new Fiat Topolino.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jul 2

The momma anticipating freedom and adventure with our new Fiat Topolino.

My momma, an 85 year old white woman with silver hair and black glasses, wearing a white turtleneck with a black linen shirt over it, gazes out the window of our favorite coffee shop with chin in hand.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jun 29

Meet our newest member of the family, “Sweet Pea.” We pick her up on Thursday after they remove the stickers and clean the car.

A tiny pea green Fiat Topolino car from the front.

The same pea green Fiat Topolino car from the driver’s side.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jun 26

This cuteness is RIDICULOUS.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jun 25

My neighbor came over when she arrived home. She wasn’t upset with me. “We cannot control the weather,” she said. Her gray hen is still okay, though, and once the heatwave passes, she plans to get another hen so it has a companion. ❤️ Meanwhile, Mona loves the basement air conditioning. 😍

Mona, a black Scottish terrier with a purple collar, naps on a light green throw blanket covering a dark gray loveseat. This basement is her new favorite place.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jun 24

Mona was insulted that I’m posting about chickens (“They don’t even go here.”), so she’s now flopped on the basement floor beneath my desk, napping and ignoring me completely.

Mona, a black Scottish terrier, naps in the shade of my desk, lying on her side on the cool gray concrete floor of the air conditioned basement. Her nose is facing the circulating fan that pushing air from the air conditioned front half of the basement into the rear area where my office sits.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jun 24

Floof check. 😊

A fluffy white chicken stands on a shady stone patio contemplating life.

A gray chicken follows me to the water hose to inspect my work.

Despite all appearances to the contrary, I’m certain this fluffy gray chicken has eyes.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jun 24

Their favorite water dish was empty again this morning. They were very happy to see the Water Lady.

Salt N Peppa, the two gray and white fluffy chickens, make a beeline for that yellow and white water container as soon as I set it down. The three other bowls sit nearby, ignored until their favorite is completely empty.

Okay so maybe the gray chicken is the one drinking solely from that yellow and white dish? White chicken is happy with the others. Whatever. As long as they are doing well, I’m happy.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jun 23

I did it! I moved the sofa from mom’s room into the living room. Whew.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jun 23

Our neighbor has two hens, and she messaged me yesterday. She had to go out of town, and she won’t be able to return until Friday, so she asked me to check on her chickens to make sure they have enough food and water until she is back. So, chicken duty it is. 😊 -

A gray and a white fluffy pair of chickens (in my mind, they’re named Salt n Peppa) approach the stone patio where there are several water bowls.

The same pair of chickens this morning. The girls are all right.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jun 22

This morning, because I’m feeling stir crazy from being indoors all the time, I decided to move one of our living room loveseats down to my office in the basement. Might have been smarter if I’d disassembled it before I got it stuck on the stairs. But BEHOLD THE COMFY HAS ARRIVED.

A small black IKEA loveseat sectional with ottoman sits in one corner of my basement office. Though I strategically placed a wheat colored throw blanket over the seat, Mona, a black Scottish terrier, draped herself dramatically over the ottoman behind the loveseat is a set of folding bamboos with screens hiding the main water pipe that runs along the basement wall. On the intersecting corner to the right is a lattice covered with plastic ivy which hides the basement stairs. The gray painted basement floor has a black and white patterned plastic patio rug on top of it. Two small black tables, round on the left and square on the right, sit alongside the loveseat.

The ottoman has now be moved to sit on the left side of the loveseat, turning it into a lounge. All else in the room is the same except now there is a blue pillow on the right side of the loveseat, ready for napping. Mona stands on the floor facing the loveseat, annoyed that her napping has been interrupted.

Delia Remington (She/Her)@therealdelia· Jun 21

Ready for our night out. Mona is ready for her night as well. She’s going to be napping in front of the a/c, listening to Enya. Hopefully, she won’t be mad at us while we’re gone.