New Plan, Same Destination.
**** post from last year Y’all, did I mention I was bummed about not going on a two-week transatlantic cruise anymore? I have? Oh, well that’s good because IT. IS.… Read more New Plan, Same Destination. →
Cranes, Cruises, and Cancellations…Oh, my!
I haven’t shared all the details of our itinerary because I know that changes are inevitable. Sure enough, we haven’t even left for our trip and we’ve been thrown a massive crane curveball. Last week, news broke that Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas was damaged by a crane falling onto it. This was the cruise ship we have been dreaming about to take our dreaming-selves over to a dreamy part of Europe to live a dream. Obviously, this was sad news for lots of vacationers planning to celebrate birthdays,… Read more Cranes, Cruises, and Cancellations…Oh, my! →
Tabbouleh
There’s quite an odd juxtaposition with tabbouleh (ta-BOO-lee) for multiple reasons. This isn’t one of your whip-it-up-in-a-pinch salads. It’s tedious. You have to really, really want tabbouleh. The zinger is… Read more Tabbouleh →
Sabbatical(ish)
My family and I have been in quite an interesting season of our lives for the past eight months. We’ve been living at my parent’s house since selling our beloved condo back in late summer. That’s right, y’all, I’m back in my childhood bedroom at the age of thirty! Thanks, Mom and Dad! The silver lining is that we’re here by choice. We’ve been saving some money for something that we believe will change the trajectory of our lives–or at least be an exciting experience. Come late April, we will… Read more Sabbatical(ish) →
Almond Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
You either love them or hate them, and I probably already lost half of you with the title. They are a controversial vegetable. The smell alone causes great consternation among… Read more Almond Parmesan Brussels Sprouts →
Magic Sauce
Y’all, my family is in some serious need of a healthy meal. Juliana and I returned late, really late, like 3am late from visiting my parents on Sunday. If I’m… Read more Magic Sauce →
Better Than Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
I’ve had people ask me “what’s your favorite thing to cook?” and I never quite knew how to answer them. There’s so much to cook, how can I decide?! Welp, I… Read more Better Than Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup →
The Awkward Stage
I’m in an awkward stage of life. One might say our teens take that title by a long shot, and while it is indeed a formative phase, I personally would… Read more The Awkward Stage →