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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Olympian
Yesterday I had one of those awful bad days. It’s the kind of thing where one little thing sets you off and suddenly all you see is horror and destruction around you, instead of the things you have, like sunshine … Continue reading
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Super Simple: Classic Dipped Shortbread Cookies
The last time I was home I promised my step-father, Henry, that I would learn to make his favorite cookies: classic vanilla shortbreads. An important thing you should know about Henry is that he likes his foods in very specific … Continue reading
Change is in the air
There is an infamous story about Tom Waits that’s mentioned Anne Lamott’s book, “Bird by Bird,” and by Elizabeth Gilbert in her TED talk, where he describes an experience with the creative process. The story goes as follows: Tom was … Continue reading
Slow Cooker Congee
Okay, I swore I was never again going to trick you with photos of food and then write about root canals ever again. But, I swear this time there is actually a connection. So a month ago I was told … Continue reading
Happy Wednesday
Remember when your parents would force you to try vegetables when you were a kid? Well, mine obviously thought I was a pathological liar and that despite the fact I had always claimed to hate squash every single time they … Continue reading
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How do you take a photo?
YOU GUYS. I can’t believe how much I love this video. I can’t believe how hard I want to squeeze their cheeks. I can’t believe this guy is still playing with his wife’s boobs. When I think of me and … Continue reading
Super Simple: Penne Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers
There is something about this dish that will forever invoke pure nostalgia for me. As I mentioned when I posted this a few years ago on A Cozy Kitchen, this is one of the first dishes I learned to cook … Continue reading
Round Up: Ice Cream & Alcohol
It is balls hot here, and I am in dire need of something to cool down. It’s also been a bit stressful recently, so I’m open to any suggestions on how to combine my happy hour with cool, creamy ice … Continue reading