Sick Day: Blueberry Muffins and Squash Soup

Squash Soup with Crispy Prosciutto

Seriously, everyone’s getting it. The flu, that is.  It was only a matter of time before Brad and I caught it, too.  It has been going around our work, taking people out like dominos.  I showed up to host last … Continue reading 

Keeping Traditions

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One thing I have learned in this huge transition phase that we are going through is that you have to figure out the traditions that are the most important to you and then you have to make them work.  It … Continue reading 

Old Bay Shrimp – GO RAVENS!

Old Bay Shrimp

Today, I’m wearing purple for the AFC Championship game.  My nails have been painted purple.  I even planned on wearing purple under my work shirt tonight. So when I got a text this morning asking if my breakfast was purple, … Continue reading 

2AM Vampire Dinner: Shrimp & Grits

shrimp and grits

Last night, I got out of work early (10:45pm is early) and was determined to make my crazy hard-working husband dinner for when he got home. I texted my mom at a more reasonable hour earlier in the day, asking … Continue reading 

Home For Christmas

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Brad and I have lived in Santa Monica just about three years. It seems every year is getting a little easier than the last.  We know our way around a little better.  We know a few more people.  We have … Continue reading 

Tablecloths.

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There are only so many pictures you can take of carrots and radishes and beets and potatoes before you start realizing you miss the summer market. The Winter Farmer’s Market has it’s own charm that doesn’t always involve produce.  This … Continue reading