Just popping in to say I’m headed to the beach this weekend, and I’ve noticed a . . . shall we say . . . theme to my packing. Ahem. Heading to the Dominican Republic for a college friend’s wedding. Join me vicariously via Instagram! And have a restful weekend, wherever you are!
Read more about why I love CSA and locally–grown fruits and veggies here. Skipped the box this week and went with all a la carte items: brown jasmine rice creole tomato pint of strawberries loose leaf elderberry black tea (YUM) 3 bunches of $1 clearance kale 1 whole chicken (not pictured) The box was mostly… Read More CSA a la carte: April 6
A quote attributed to Voltaire (because this blog is nothing but class and education). You know this book? That is my life sometimes, except all in the hypothetical. If I consider having a cookie, it becomes this whole circus of “But do we have milk? Is there a cute plate I can eat this off… Read More “Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.”
It’s been busy around here, folks, but next week is my school’s spring break. I’m looking forward to some down time and intentional rest. And Holy Week. I’m looking forward to Holy Week. I’ve been reading Mary, Called Magdalene by Margaret George. I’m only about 70 pages into it, but I’ll be honest with you—I’m… Read More Holy Week
Read more about why I love CSA and locally–grown fruits and veggies here. This week’s box in TWO pictures because it’s overflowing: kalettes (no clue? me neither. more here.) chard collard greens bibb lettuce head kale green onions turnips 3 navel oranges 4 English cucumbers 1 pint of strawberries 1 tomato plant starter Greens, greens,… Read More CSA Box: March 16
Anyone else mourning the end of this season of Downton Abbey? And did anyone else feel the need to have Downton–themed wine & cheese during the finale? I think you know I did. English and Irish cheeses (you know, for Branson). Carson wheeled out the nice wine glasses. (Oh, do you need a close up of… Read More Now what are we supposed to watch on television?
Lord, bless to me this Lent . . . Suffer me never to think that I have knowledge enough to need no teaching, wisdom enough to need no correction, talents enough to need no grace, goodness enough to need no progress, humility enough to need no repentance, devotion enough to need no quickening, strength sufficient… Read More From an Old Lenten Prayer
Read more about why I love CSA and locally–grown fruits and veggies here. This week’s CSA box brought to you by Mr. McGregor’s garden: See what I mean? That cabbage is so pretty it looks fake. This week’s box: 1 head of cabbage 2 sweet potatoes 1 bunch of turnips 1 bunch of carrots 1… Read More CSA Box: February 23
Been searching for signs of spring. These little buds look promising. Been dying to make this soup. Thinking I’ve got enough stock in the freezer for it. I moved a frozen pizza out of the way to take this picture (lest you think I’m one of those people who actually has it all together). We… Read More Life Lately
Here’s to the weekend after a long, busy week! Have a good one, friends!