One advantage of having way too much free time is having enough free time to make things like chocolate almond macaroons. They’re for a care package for friends, but Scott and I had to taste test a few, right? Naturally. Interested in a good, quick recipe? Here you go! I have to say, in a…
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Healthy Substitutions: Lemon Basil Chicken Salad
You probably know by now that I love The Pioneer Woman. She seems like a fun person to know, and she makes absolutely delicious food. I owe a lot of my cooking success to her step-by-step directions and helpful pictures. But after all of my gushing and adoration of PW, I’ll admit that I have…
Fall Flavor Week
A great friend got married near Ithaca, New York last weekend, and Scott and I had the pleasure of celebrating with her and her now-husband. It was gorgeous, with fall leaves everywhere and the general awesomeness of small towns and new places. As per usual, I forgot to take pictures of the trip. I’m sorry! …
Happy Tears
I was too tired to watch the end of the Olympic coverage last night, but that doesn’t mean I don’t care. When I watched the last women’s gymnastics performance this morning, I was choking back tears with Aly Raisman. It was so fantastic to watch those girls succeed at something they’ve worked at for most of…
Bonnie Blair, Michelle Kwan, and Me (Of course!)
Ice skating appears to be something that I do every thirteen years. The first big event was for my thirteenth birthday, and the second looks like it’s going to be tonight. Even though I’ll probably need the double-blade skates in the picture above, I’m excited about it. I’ve even set a goal (because what worthwhile…
Cooking for Other Folks
My family goes out to eat with guests sometimes instead of cooking. It saves prep time and dishes and stress, and I totally appreciate that. Oddly enough, there’s also some sort of link between proximity to my house and going out instead of cooking. Come to think of it, I’m not sure if I’ve ever…
Color 4.0 and a Touch of Realism
I might be using house painting jobs as procrastination for the stuff that really needs to be done around the house. It’s possible. Let’s face it, painting for a few hours and creating a different look for an entire room is just more fun than mopping, weeding the garden, or installing a ceiling fan. My…
Small, but valuable. 