DIY Gloves!

sock gloves

I’ve realized since Brad started at Tar & Roses that we were pretty spoiled while he was at Pintxo. One of us almost always got off of work early, so one of us always got the “load the bike into … Continue reading 

Still Thankful

sweet potato casserole

Oh my gosh. After weekends like this one, I swear off drinking for a few days.  Then I get home from a long day at work and see that bottle of wine with just a couple glasses left in it… … Continue reading 

It’s Still Summer Melon Gazpacho

Summer Melon Gazpacho

Enough with the Pumpkin Spice Lattes already. Seriously. If I see one more Instagram photo of a Starbucks cup with #PSL tagged I may throw my iPhone. And my iPhone doesn’t deserve that. First of all, I love fall. I … Continue reading 

Thank You (with Octopus Cards)!!

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So this week is a big week in my Key of Kels world. Not only is Wednesday, August 15th my One Year Bloggiversary (!!!), but this is my 150th post as The Key of Kels. That means that 150 times in … Continue reading 

A Toast-y Weekend

FIG brunch mimosas

Since this weekend has been full of a lot of work, catching up on things around the house, and financial planning… I’m pretending like it is still last weekend, when the Toasts were in town and I joined in on … Continue reading 

A Three Tart Meal

Peach crostata

The other night, Brad and I set what I think is a new record.  I am not necessarily condoning this, but when you are an adult and you have a lot of pastries sitting around, sometimes you eat crazy things … Continue reading 

Spaghetti Carbonara

spag carbonara

In college, I spent a summer in Florence.  I remember being homesick and not loving my living situation, but nonetheless, absolutely falling in love with the city. The smells.  The amazingly old architecture.  The gardens.  The bustling market.  The street … Continue reading 

Pulpo and Toast

Pulpo Leftovers

The Toasts are in town! Just for the weekend.  Steve is mostly working.  Brad is mostly working.  I, too, am mostly working.  But Sarah is here to relax.  And in the hours that I am not working, I will be … Continue reading 

Lovely, Lovely Figs

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Aren’t they just so pretty? And delicious, too. I couldn’t help taking some pictures of the beautiful plate Brad made for us this week with market figs, leftover prosciutto and radish sprouts from our garden. I mean, his food is … Continue reading 

Prosciutto, Tomato & Burrata Salad

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I read somewhere once about a few ingredients that chef Tom Collicchio always has on hand in his kitchen for impromptu late night munchies or quick throw-together meals. I can’t remember the entire list, but I know that Prosciutto and … Continue reading