messy kitchen, yummy food
I’ll just say it – I’ve been in a cooking rut. For dinner, Ryan has been the more adventurous cook while I’ve stuck to old favorites like beginner chicken dinner, baked salmon, and pad thai. I’ve barely been baking either. This winter I’ve applied my creative energies to knitting and have been letting my cookbooks…
Is nearly a month into January too late to say happy New Year? Since it’s the first time I’m posting in 2018, I’m deciding it’s not. So… Happy New Year! I know January is usually a time where people are hitting the gym, going sugar free, and working to get healthy after eating all the…
I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted, but I couldn’t let the end of the year go by without one more recipe. This time of year we often have tons of cooking going on – cookies, roasts, lots of big family meals. But sometimes, I’m lazy. Sometimes, I’m cold and I’m tired and I…
Yesterday was the last regular season game for the Washington Nationals. While it wasn’t a win, it was a really lovely and memorable game. But what’s most important is that it’s not actually the end! Thankfully, Nats fans have the post-season to look forward to. I for one, can’t wait. Luckily, I have a ticket…
I’ve started composting! It’s been about two weeks and I’m enjoying it. I know this isn’t huge news, but for me this decision has been months in the making. I’ve wanted to start composting since the spring time, in part because of how much I cook. My trashcan was always full of food scraps smelling…
Since Ryan and I have started on our second year here, we’re trying to renew our commitment to traveling more in and around London. Ya know, getting to know the UK a little better and all that. So this past weekend we took the train over to Canterbury. The weather was ugly, all gray and…
Over the weekend Ryan and I went to Zurich to visit family. Ryan’s twin brother Aaron, his wife Katy, and their 1-year-old son Boden moved there a little over a month ago and we were excited to see them, explore the city a bit, and eat some cheese.
I’ve been back from vacation for a week. My wisp of a tan has faded. My bug bites are no longer itchy. But the memories of the sunshine, the food, the beautiful ocean are still strong. Crete was so beautiful. My family and I went to Crete because my mom’s colleague Elias was getting married….
