Is it me or have the cherries this year been terrific? I've really been enjoying them with plain Greek yogurt and granola as a light lunch or pre-run snack in recent weeks and will be sad to see the season end. Especially since I just bought a new kitchen gadget to make eating even easier. … Continue reading Popping cherries
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Fireworks are where you find them
How was your Independence Day? Do you agree with me that it should always fall on the first Friday of July? It was such a great way to begin a beautiful weekend! I've been spending a little time remembering previous 4th of Julys and am a little surprised by how many distinctive memories I have … Continue reading Fireworks are where you find them
Down and dirty paella
Ever have one of those days when you've taken something out of the freezer to cook for dinner with an idea that becomes less appealing as the day goes on? Yeah, me, too. Earlier this week I took a pound of 16-20 shrimp and some thinly sliced chicken breasts out to thaw with a plan … Continue reading Down and dirty paella
Today
What I did today: Slept in until 7:15 Ate breakfast Did a little dusting and windexed everything Picked up two children Dropped two children off Was at Oktoberfest by 10:00 Did wrist bands until 2:30 Stopped at Wine Bar to deliver some herbs from my garden Went home, started cooking Ate pineapple and yogurt with … Continue reading Today
Rocking out the summer – part 2
48 hours after the Allman Brothers' show, I found myself again at the gates of SPAC, this time for a show by a couple of pretty boys, Phillip Phillips and John Mayer. Seeing as how I'm smitten by a handsome man, I was there, though, purely for the music. American Idol winner, Phillip Phillips, charmed … Continue reading Rocking out the summer – part 2
Things you may not know about Ireland
I'm not here to talk to you about the likelihood of spotting a leprechaun or the intense greenness of the countryside. No, I'm here to tell you about some things you may not know. For instance, are you familiar with the phrase "going out for a bit of craic?" True confession: the first time I … Continue reading Things you may not know about Ireland
Goldilocks and the 3 beaches
Can I start by saying that pill I took for flying was a BIG mistake? I swear I've tolerated sleeping pills, and by "pills" I mean "pill," but somehow this one knocked me on my arse. I vomited before I even got on the plane, which completely defeated the purpose of the pill which is … Continue reading Goldilocks and the 3 beaches
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