Books October-December (Quarter 4) 34. The Great Alone, Kristin Hannah (historical fiction) -I loved The Nightingale so I was not surprised by how enthralled I was with this book in the slightest. It was a fitting book to read as we headed into Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October) and was just beautifully crafted to tell […]
So I don’t feel like I have to explicitly explain where I’ve been for the last 10 months, right? There’s so much vulnerability in the world today and I’ve been too drained to formulate thoughts…and I don’t want to just regurgitate the same crap everyone has already felt/heard. I’m still in the thick of all […]
I’ve come to realize that some of the most beneficial choices I’ve had to make in my life have been the absolute hardest ones to wrestle with. In fact, the ‘best’ choice in some situations is often the most heart-wrenching and it can lead to a lot feels. And, if you add in personality traits […]
…oof. So, let’s be honest, this quarter was rough and there was quite a lot that happened. I was privileged to pivot into working from home while my state sheltered in place from March 22-May 31 (and was actually at home until June 15th). Because of that, I actually lost a lot of ‘time’ that I usually […]
As promised, here is the low down on wilted lettuce. I know nothing of this dish’s history and what I can find from a little searching is that maybe it came from Germany? Maybe the South (USA)? But it’s pretty much the same recipe no matter where you look, so here is what I know […]
Well, shit. I have been thinking about what I wanted to say in this post for over a month now. In Illinois, we’ve been sheltering in place for over a month since March 20th and learned recently we have (at least) another month to go. I have a lot of big and conflicting feelings about […]
I realized I had some berries in the fridge yesterday that were past the point of eating fresh but in light of the current situation, I didn’t just want to toss them out. So hey, why not try and make jam and see how it shakes out and-woah! It was a de-light and incredibly simple […]
While I’m not sure what to call this recipe I know one thing for sure is that it’s delicious no matter the name. I have adapted this recipe from several others that I’ve found over time (the original inspiration is from SkinnyTaste and this recipe is amazing). I have made this for several taco parties […]
I’m finally settling into 2020 and starting to think about all the exciting adventures I have planned! Below is a quick synopsis of what it currently on the calendar and I’m curious-what events would you like to hear about and what pieces? The food? How to travel on a budget? Reviews? Other ideas? Food and […]
Well, here we are folks. It’s Sports Bowl Day! AKA, the day we all eat blocks and blocks of cream cheese! This year I actually have a minimal interest in the game because someone from my alma mater is playing—and it’s for the same team my husband likes! It’s the only time we really get […]