My idea of a grilled cheese sandwich used to be limited to a slice of american cheese melted between two pieces of white bread. I would occasionally fancy things up a bit by adding a slice of ham or maybe a fried egg, but that’s about as far as I would ever go. Then, in […]
MoreI find it a bit funny that I would write two posts about our time in Assisi. Though I was sure I would enjoy spending some time in this quiet town, it was also the first place on my list that I was ready to give the boot. I kept it on the itinerary solely […]
MoreIt’s hard to believe that 10 days have passed since we left the states. Our days have been filled with museums, monuments, and lots of great food. We’ve seen some of the world’s best artwork and architecture, and have dined on some of the most delicious cuisines. We are becoming professional picnickers, and our settings […]
MoreI think it’s safe to say that spring really has made it to Boston. There were a few weeks there where I thought winter was gone for good, only to wake up the next day to 40 degree weather. I’ve been dressing awkwardly these past few weeks, unsure as to what the weather would do, […]
MoreI’m a little late writing this post, but you know what they say, better late than never, right? Several weeks ago I hopped a train to NYC for a much needed weekend away with my mom and sister. I think that this may have been the first time ever, apart from shopping road trips when […]
MoreAfter a long week of being sick last week, I simply couldn’t stand to stay indoors any longer come Sunday. All I had done for a week straight was come home from work and crawl right into bed. The extra rest was beautiful for the first few days, but come Saturday, my body was bored. […]
MoreThere are few things that make me happier than hosting people in my home. It’s a lot of work, and we truthfully don’t have much space for large get-togethers, but there’s nothing like the warmth of friends and the sound of their laughter to fill my home. Due to renovations, Easter 2012 was the first […]
MoreI know a lot of people who can’t stand kale. Its tough texture and bitter flavor easily turns people away. I must admit, I too didn’t love this powerhouse vegetable for a long while. I first tried it sautéed, and I wasn’t too impressed. It was coarse and lacked flavor. Unsure of what to do […]
MoreSpring is coming. I can feel it. The days are growing longer, the weather a bit warmer. The birds are chirping their happy song, and the flowers are starting to peak out from the Earth. After a cold and white winter, I welcome the color and warmth of spring. My palate is craving fresh herbs, […]
MoreI was reminded last weekend of how important it is to have days that don’t follow an itinerary. My days are so often filled with schedules, deadlines, and checklists that I often forget to just enjoy myself. I love making lists, and I love itineraries. I crave structure. Although, sometimes, this desire for structure does […]
MoreBackpacking through Europe has long been a dream of mine. When I was 13 I had a hot pink, Parisian themed room, complete with photographs of the Eiffel Tower, paintings of the Arc de Triomphe, and various other Parisian trinkets adorning my walls. Even at a young age I longed to live in Paris. Then, […]
MoreWhen a special occasion, celebration, or birthday rolls around, there’s only one dessert that will do for the main squeeze in my life. I wasn’t introduced to this delectable dessert until Jacob and I started dating. His mom got the recipe while in college and it has been a family favorite ever since. We eat […]
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