I really like being able to experience seasons. Back in California we got a dry season and a rainy season. Pretty much all we ever get. But living in DC I’ve been able to watch the leaves turn bright yellow and red, the first snowflake… Read More »Cherry Blossom Season
A few weeks ago, I tried Chopt’s Mexican Caesar Salad. It was delicious. Though I substituted spring baby lettuces for kale, it was pretty tasty. So I decided, hey, I can make this at home, right? Totes. Like most faux recipes, I always research. (Well… Read More »Mexican Caesar Salad… It’s what’s for #dinner.
I heard it again. I heard the term “Non-White” on an NPR podcast. (Shame on you, NPR for not getting “it”.) I cringed. Yes, once again, I cringed so bad I couldn’t contain myself. I recently asked a girlfriend of mine on how she felt… Read More »Revisiting “Non-White”
Why is it so hard for us to move forward? “Us” as in society. “Forward” as in living in a time of equality, equity, and fairness. Why is it difficult for us to acknowledge the existence of each other? “Acknowledge” as in acceptance and recognition.… Read More »Us vs. Them
We’re now deep in Lent season and if you’re like me, you hate having to resort to pasta and cheese dishes for Friday night meals. If you Google search “Lenten meals” you’ll come across recipes for mac and cheese, cheese enchiladas, grilled cheese sandwiches, meatless… Read More »Mussels and Frites… It’s what’s for #dinner.
I’ve know D since he was 9 years old. We both were goofy looking, with huge glasses, and awkward gaps in our mouths. Fast forward 21 years and D’s my partner in crime. We’ve also outgrown our goofy looks, huge glasses, and awkward gaps in… Read More »D’s Dirty 30
First, I think lambs are cute. Second, I think lamb is delicious. If you’re not a fan of eating lamb or goat or anything else that doesn’t moo, then stop reading. This post isn’t for you. If you ARE a fan of eating other types… Read More »Roasted lamb… It’s what’s for #dinner.
I wish I was sipping on one right now. Ah, a delicious Bahama mama. A few weeks ago I posted about our recent decision to visit the Bahamas in January. It was a bit spontaneous considering we didn’t officially know we were going until a… Read More »Bahama mama
It’s winter time and that usually means I’m neck-deep in utilizing my slow cooker. Since moving to the East Coast, I’ve found having a slow cooker is a necessity. (Or maybe it’s since I’ve become an adult??? Who knows.) I’ve made mashed potatoes in a… Read More »Shredded Pork… It’s what’s for #dinner.
I renewed a promise to myself this year. That I was going to travel as much as possible. It’s not a new year’s resolution but a long-term commitment with my inner being that I need to keep. Far too often I’ve put my wanderlust aside… Read More »To travel is to live.