Tiffany Arp-Daleo Artwork

Abstract Paintings, Mixed Media, Photography

February 2025 Favorite Photos

February 2025 is over and all I have to show for it are a bunch of photos of flowers!

Both of my orchids bloomed at the same time! 😍
Homemade French Onion soup, worth the labor!

I did some cooking this month. My husband usually does most of the cooking, but he broke his hand and will be a cast for another 6 weeks.🙄 I tackled a couple of recipes from my cooking bucket list, French Onion Soup from scratch was a labor of love and totally worth the 2 hours of stirring!

I also made one of my favorite Afghani dishes, Aushuk for the first time, it turned out amazing, sorry I didn’t take photos of that dish, next time! 😉

Sunrise (a rare sight for me!)
We have snow in Southern California!

March will be interesting, I’m working on a huge project that will hopefully help me generate some income, fingers crossed everything works out and I can handle the physical work that it will require, more details on that later!😊

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33 responses to “February 2025 Favorite Photos”

  1. Nancy's Notes 🖊️🎶 Avatar
    Nancy’s Notes 🖊️🎶

    Ouch! I cringed when I read about your husband’s broken hand. That’s terrible! Your photos are gorgeous as are your orchids but I think the winner is that French Onion Soup …. one of my favorites! That’s a lot of tears for a bowl of soup but so worth it. Hope hubby heals well!

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar
      TiffanyArpDaleo

      Thanks Nancy, yes, we are both suffering from the broken hand, only 6 more weeks!🙄 That soup was amazing, worth every tear!

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      1. Nancy's Notes 🖊️🎶 Avatar
        Nancy’s Notes 🖊️🎶

        Yikes! Good luck to you both!

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  2. M. Avatar
    M.

    The photos are great, that soup looks amazing

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar
      TiffanyArpDaleo

      Thanks Matt, it was awesome, all the chopping and stirring for 2 hours was worth it! A tip if you want to make it, use multiple kinds of onions! 😉

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        M.

        Ah ok. Thanks

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  3. hitandrun1964 Avatar
    hitandrun1964

    Wow…absolutely gorgeous photographs.

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar
      TiffanyArpDaleo

      Thanks Gigi! 😊

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  4. EclecticMusicLover Avatar
    EclecticMusicLover

    Great photos, as always Tiffany. I love French onion soup, and yours looks delicious. I haven’t made it in years, and was just thinking the other day that I need to make some soon. And good luck with your big project.

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar
      TiffanyArpDaleo

      Thanks Jeff, I assume you are getting some rain this week too, perfect time for soup! I used a variety of onions this time, red, white, Vadalia, and even shallots, it gave it a really nice balanced flavor! 😉

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        EclecticMusicLover

        We got a few sprinkles last night, and have a chance for more Thursday. That’s a great idea to use a variety of onions.

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  5. Ka Malana - Fiestaestrellas.com Avatar
    Ka Malana – Fiestaestrellas.com

    I totally enjoy the photos. The soup looks so amazing I can smell it! Best wishes on your project and income. Best wishes to the hubs and his recovery ❤️‍🩹!

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      TiffanyArpDaleo

      Thank you sweet Ka! I hope to have an update on my project soon!😊

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  6. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    Best wishes with your upcoming project, artist Tiffany! You’ll do great and your February photos highlight abundant beauty and yummy! 🌺 My mom used to make French Onion Soup, but I never have. Yours is tempting me to try. Hope your husband’s healing is going well. Take care. 🍲

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar
      TiffanyArpDaleo

      Thank you Michele! The soup is time consuming but worth every step, so satisfying, totally comfort food! 😊

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        Michele Lee

        Soup is the best comfort food and yours looks so yummy! Thank you, Tiffany and hope you’re doing well. 🌻

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  7. Tra Italia e Finlandia Avatar
    Tra Italia e Finlandia

    Love the French onion soup. Happy March!

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar
      TiffanyArpDaleo

      Thanks, the soup was soooo good, definitely making that again!😋

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    janetweightreed10

    I love this xx

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar
      TiffanyArpDaleo

      Thank you for taking a look Janet! 😊

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  9. Giadreams (themoviemylife.com) Avatar
    Giadreams (themoviemylife.com)

    I can’t blame you for not taking photos of the Ashuk you made. For me, banana bread is too yummy to wait for it to cool down. I don’t believe I’ve ever taken a photo of any I’ve made; only of my happy face after the last crumb has been devoured.

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar
      TiffanyArpDaleo

      I have about 10 over ripe bananas in my freezer, now I think I have to make banana bread!!! One of my favorite treats too!😉

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        Giadreams (themoviemylife.com)

        YUM! 😋😋❤️😋😋

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  10. Crafts Inspire Me Avatar
    Crafts Inspire Me

    Your photos are so beautiful! If you aren’t already selling them, you should. That would generate income too. I’m glad to hear you are working on a big project. Good luck! Hope your husband heals quickly. Great things are coming soon. Hang in there. All the best!

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar
      TiffanyArpDaleo

      Thank you! I should look into selling photos, good idea!😉

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  11. Phil Avatar
    Phil

    A fabulous February catalog of floral beauty, delicious dishes and interesting captures over time, Tiffany ~ thanks for sharing, my friend 😎🎨👍

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      TiffanyArpDaleo

      Thank you for visiting Phil, it’s always nice to hear from you!😊

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  12. Jill Kuhn Avatar
    Jill Kuhn

    Love the vibrant colors of your flowers!! Sorry to hear about your husband’s little accident, hope the time goes quickly for you both! When I had hip surgery I tried to teach my husband to cook… let’s just say that we ended up eating a lot of frozen meals. Lol

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar
      TiffanyArpDaleo

      Oh no! Yeah, it’s amazing how we take for granted how much each other does for the other, we are making it work, best we can! 😉

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  13. Aud Avatar
    Aud

    och, gorgeous photos as usual, Tiffany. and I’m really intrigued about your big project coming up! 🤩

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar
      TiffanyArpDaleo

      Thank you Aud, I will be sharing more details soon! 😊

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  14. Audrey Driscoll Avatar
    Audrey Driscoll

    Great photos, Tiffany, especially the first 2, plus the soup! Hope your spouse returns to the kitchen soon; my husband does most of our cooking, and it’s easy to get used to just showing up when he says it’s ready. (On the other hand, I wash all the dishes.)

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar
      TiffanyArpDaleo

      Thank you Audrey! I know I’m spoiled, mine does all the shopping, cooking, and dishes, usually, these are the days I really miss his abilities! Hopefully only 2-3 more weeks! 😉

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