Did you see this over on All Over Albany? Geesh - leave town for a week and miss all kinds of exciting stuff! You get excited about cookies, right? There's a contest to come up with the perfect cookie to celebrate All Good Bakers' impending arrival in the DelSo. I've been thinking about what would … Continue reading DelSo Cookies!
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5 Travel Don’ts
1. Do not overbook. What's the point of running yourself ragged? If you schedule an event or activity for each moment there's zero time for spontaneity and unexpected cool things.2. Do not overpack. As the girl with the heaviest suitcase on my first trip to Europe, I learned a couple of important lessons, including that … Continue reading 5 Travel Don’ts
Royal treatment at the Emperor’s Palace
Fried squidYesterday was the youngest Lilly princes' birthday, and as we usually do, we went to his favorite Chinese place, Emperor's Palace, to celebrate. Now I'd say there are probably 20 Chinese restaurants that are closer to our DelSo home, but Emperor's Palace is special. It's where the boys developed their obsession with Peking Duck … Continue reading Royal treatment at the Emperor’s Palace
Super Bowl Madonna
image popcrush.comSo, everyone around here is totally excited about the big event this weekend. Apparently some of the heroes are called BIG blue but are actually wearing road whites, while the others will actually be wearing blue. It's a huge day for sports fans in New York and New England - and it's going to … Continue reading Super Bowl Madonna
(Un)Chain My Heart
I'm all about independence. Looking in my pantry and seeing shelves filled with good food that I selected, purchased and carried home in my reusable bags gives me pleasure. Writing that check the other day for the property taxes on my home gave me a twinge of happiness that originated in the realization that I … Continue reading (Un)Chain My Heart
Sunday Mornings in the DelSo
I've always loved Sundays - fat newspapers, leisurely breakfasts, a second cup of coffee... They're just relaxing. For the last couple of months, I've switched things up a bit, though, delaying my TU fix until a bit later in the morning to squeeze in a little yoga at the DelSo's own Yoga Loft. Although adding … Continue reading Sunday Mornings in the DelSo
Strawberry Field Forever
In case you don't know, I love baked goods. Cookies are one of my favorite things to snack on, especially with a tall glass of cold milk, but I've pretty much been disappointed by the cupcakes I've tried around town. I don't really understand why they have to be filled with artificial ingredients and the … Continue reading Strawberry Field Forever
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