Hello! I’ve bit on a bit of a summer break from blogging, I suppose. Things have been incredibly hectic, but in mostly a good way. I’m working on a big project that’s taking up every waking moment and while I’m still finding time to do most of the things I love (gardening, cooking, books, & [...]
I am definitely a meal planner. I love going through my favorite cookbooks and picking out new things to try. This is Basil’s contribution to that process. He’s such a good little assistant.
It’s been pretty cool here in Portland, so when the sun finally came out, Kenn and I took a little picnic to Laurelhurst Park. The light was beautiful and we watched the waterfowl play and ate beet + goat cheese sandwiches, some berries, and lemony cocktails. We meant to have bubbly, but forgot to pick [...]
We’ve become smoothie addicts. I make them after my tougher workouts, which means we drink them at least a few times a week. I’ve been making lots of tropical ones, and we’ve been going through a lot of strawberries. I freeze much of the fruit so my smoothie is nice and thick, like ice cream. [...]
There are sweet people and there are savory people. Never is that more clear than when it’s time to get waffles. I lean much more to the savory side, Kenn to the sweet side. I’ll take cheese, vegetables, salt, olives and bread over pastries and candy any day. Don’t get me wrong, I like sweets, [...]
