Portrait of a Man

I found this picture looking for male angels and I could not believe that this portrait was made in 1528. I know who I think it looks like, but you tell me.

Artist: Parmigianino

Start Date: 1528

Completion Date:1530

Style: Mannerism (Late Renaissance)

Genre: portrait

Technique: oil

Material: panel

Dimensions: 52 x 42 cm

Gallery: Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy

Tags: male-portraits

I think it looks like Adam Levine from Maroon 5 and the voice

My Reality

You inspire me, to be a better person,

You almost make me believe that I can again be whole,

that I to can love you the way you love me,

I love you know that,

But, it is so hard to love,

I have a will to love,

but, my demons are many, and it is easier to not 

involve those I truly care about,

with matters of the heart.....

I await the day when my heart will be free again, 

I know I have had plenty of time, and there are

those who think I use it as a crutch, but I don't 

think so. I think I love someone the way they loved

me and even though they are no longer here physically,

they are very much still alive in spirit....

I try to let go, but he is ever present, not just in my

thoughts and dreams, but he is still my reality.....    

Peach & Basil Pizza

I made this delicious pizza last fall when the peaches were perfectly ripe and I was still harvesting basil from my garden. The recipe fell in my lap and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to use some of the fresh ingredients that I had around. It turned out absolutely delicious and when I received a bag full of basil in my bountiful basket this week, I longed for some juicy ripe peaches. It must be spring time, cause I'm already looking forward to the yumminess that comes from fresh summertime fruits. I'll share today and you can pin or bookmark for future reference. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 loaf french bread, sliced in half length-wise
2 tsp olive oil
1 dash sea salt
4 ounces, sliced Brie or Mozzarella cheese
3 whole ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp fresh basil

Instructions:
Place bread on a baking sheet and brush olive oil over each half. Sprinkle with a dash fo sea salt. Top each half with cheese and peaches.

Place pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, then turn the oven to broil and let broil for 30 seconds or until the cheese gets a tiny bit brown and bubbly.

While pizzas are baking, place vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, cook until reduced to 2 tablespoons (about 5 minutes or so).

Drizzle balsamic reduction evenly over pizza and top with basil. Cut pizza into slices and serve.