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A slowing down, an easeful rest,The cycle’s bounty at its best.A turning in, a grateful sigh…I never find myself asking whyas nature enters its sleepI feel lovely, dark and deep.A slumber that is just due.Again; return, recycle, renew.November, November…feels just as I remember.And I am grateful for it all,the lively rise and sleepy fall. Continue reading November
Sometimes I like to dream about running an inn or having a restaurant. I’m not sure how committed I am to either in reality, but it’s a fun distraction to envision the vibe, menu etc. If I were to open a restaurant in the near future, I would name it Gather. Dinner would be by reservation only and served family style at a single long … Continue reading Just a little daydream
If it is a bajillion degrees where you are, or even if it’s not, may I suggest this non-recipe? Throw some berries in a bowl, I like raspberries and blackberries. Add some grape tomatoes and chunks of fresh mozzarella. Sprinkle with fresh basil, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Dust with sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Toss together and enjoy. The … Continue reading Berry Caprese Salad
Enjoy a restaurant quality chicken cutlet salad in the comfort of your own home with all of your favorite fix-ins. An easy and satisfying meal worthy of dinner guests. Continue reading Restaurant-Style Chicken Cutlet Salad
Loaded scrambled eggs with a twist! A perfect meal for any time of day that comes together in less than 10 minutes with whatever you have in your fridge. Continue reading Not Your Momma’s Scrambled Eggs
Mac n’ cheese is one of my top comfort foods and it’s something that pretty much always sounds appealing. Whether it’s homemade or a box of Annie’s, I don’t discriminate. I love it all. I think some people get intimidated by homemade mac n’ cheese because of the roux, but it’s really quite simple. I do recommend that you buy blocks of cheese and shred … Continue reading Secret Ingredient Mac n’ Cheese
I may have just made a perfect meal. Possibly my new favorite meal?! And it’s vegetarian. Guys, this is a big deal. I cook a lot and there aren’t a lot of meals that I cook repeatedly. Mostly because I prefer to make new things so something has to be really freaking good to become a staple. I think this is staple worthy. Andrew agrees. … Continue reading Dinner for two: Crispy Black Bean Tacos, Spicy Margs + Dessert
The best time to build a giant jenga set is all the time. But, really, with the weather getting nicer and spontaneous hang outs becoming more frequent, giant jenga is a great game to have on hand. With a few tools, it’s remarkably easy to make. Due to Andrew’s work and our own house projects, we tend to have scrap wood lying around. We used … Continue reading DIY Giant Jenga
TOMATO. BACON. JAM. Whoever first thought that was a good idea was a genius because it’s delicious. JAM packed with flavor, if you will. Sweet and savory, utter perfection. Slow cooked, it takes on a bit of a BBQ flavor profile. I have a hunch it would be good on just about anything, even a lonely spoon (Andrew and I can confirm). We did manage … Continue reading Tomato Bacon Jam Breakfast Sandwich
It seems as if this is turning into a bit of a food blog. That was never my intention, but given that I cook or make food almost everyday, it’s often the easiest thing to share. In an effort not to drink wine last night, I opted to make this perfectly fresh, wonderfully simple mint lemonade. Tart, fresh, and sweet, this hits all the notes … Continue reading 5-minute Mint Lemonade
Honey & May 