Category: Everyday Life
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On a Friday
This morning there was ice. Maybe a bit of snow. Austin slowed to a stop, because we are unprepared for any weather other than hot. Roux was unfazed by it all. He sat on my phone, as usual. I think he’s trying to hatch something. I had chai with a bit of milk and read…
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The Great Pantry Challenge of 2014
It’s so wonderful having talented friends. My friend Logan, who was cool enough to go to culinary school in Italy, can make a three course meal out of leftovers. Seriously. So we have all this food in our pantry/fridge/freezer, leftover from parties, chef supplies, ambitious farmers’ market trips, etc. I was a bit overwhelmed with…
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Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a safe and lovely New Year’s Eve! We had our first party in ages, and it was so much fun. Also, does anyone need crackers and nuts and candy and cookies? Because we have TONS left. Click here to see our holiday decorations this year! You can see the football game…
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A new light
Lately I haven’t been able to calm down my brain. There was Christmas, and spending it with Justin’s family, which was wonderful, and not spending it with my family, which was new and difficult. There is New Year’s Eve, for which we are hosting a party, and which seemed to sneak up on us too…
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Randoms
I am not the best at keeping plant-like things alive. Apparently you’re supposed to spray your wreath with water or something. So we have a dried winter wreath! It still looks decent. I saw this today, and wanted to go to the Oregon coast ASAP. I’m freaking out a little bit that it’s December 16th.…