Is anyone out there as happy as I am to see fresh figs at the market? When I spotted them during my last shopping trip, I quickly grabbed a dozen or so without a recipe in mind. But this is the beauty of figs–they are so versatile. They pair well with salty charcuterie as appetizers and are especially wonderful preserved. In fact, one of my major goals this year is to make my own fig ...
The only trace of my nephew’s and nieces’ visit is a swimming pool still littered with pool toys, flippers, goggles and floating loungers. The last few days were a whirlwind of activity as we tried to squeeze in as much fun as possible until their departure this past Sunday. We were tired at the end of each day…wait, correction. I was tired at the end of each day (and also the beginning of the next). ...
Just a quick post today. Three of my nieces and nephews are in town for a visit and we’ve got lots of activities to check off the list. Today, we’re off to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk for some attractions and even some beach time. My days are short when I have my sisters’ children around, partly because my time management skills seem to be lacking in that department, but more importantly because I want to ...
After a seemingly long winter and a half-hearted spring, summer is finally here. This means that the sun will once again shine outside my office, luring me to more fun activities as I sit in a chilly, air conditioned room. I hope that somewhere in my job description is listed daydreaming for I find myself doing a lot of it this time of year. My job over the next few weeks is to (hopefully) turn at ...
When my blog was a mere three months young (June 17, 2010), I published a post celebrating the (for me) momentous occasion. True to form, my new-found friends–fellow bloggers and new readers–extended their well wishes, encouraging me to continue what I had started. Greg at Sippity Sup was one of the generous individuals who gave me words of encouragement.
I’ve been a fan of Greg’s blog for quite some time now, but I’m not alone. He has ...
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