Month: January 2016

Spanish Style Panzanella

Spanish Style Panzanella

Confession: I’ve been holding on on you.  I have some exciting news. Has anyone heard of Skillshare? It’s sort of an online classroom where you can learn to do things. Lots of different types of things.  Some classes are taught by professionals. Some are taught…

Moroccan Pumpkin Tomato Soup

Moroccan Pumpkin Tomato Soup

Moroccan pumpkin tomato soup is a hearty twist on traditional canned tomato soup, with fresh veggies and beans for a hearty meal.

Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

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What a week, what a week. The first of 2016 was head spinning on my end. Big changes at work. Big events at home.  How’s that balance going, you ask?  Well, no one successfully quits their ways cold turkey.  I’m working on it. I promise. How are your resolutions faring?

We’ve found ourselves here in the middle in the first deep freeze of the season.  That means way below frightful temps outside, which leads to comfort foods and comfy clothes inside. I’ve got some good ones for you this week, so stay tuned.  Comfort foods, that is.

It’s actually a short week on my end since a reunion with the law school peeps has me heading west to San Diego/Temecula for the long weekend coming up. Any places we should go/see and more importantly eat? We all really really like to eat.

We also like the internet sometimes, and there were so entertaining things out there.  Let’s be entertained:

Is one of your resolutions to learn how to cook? Here are 9 really good tips to get you started. You can do it!

Guys dancing in suits is one of my favorite things (thank you, Guys & Dolls).  THIS is my favorite thing on the internet this week. Watch the whole thing!

Related:  A love story.  Too cute.

With all the bad things, 65 photos that restore faith that there are still good things in the world.  Feels.  Lots of them. And some tears.

A Hogwarts where Ron couldn’t go?  No!  15 Ways Hogwarts would be different if it were in the U.S.  This made me laugh- but also, a little sad (the truth hurts).

A lesson in sportsmanship.  Perhaps a lesson for all?  

Science, ya’ll.  Scientists figure out how to unboil an egg.  Yes, really.

More science, ya’ll.  We have some new elements! Welcome to the periodic dinner table.

The things we all take for granted.  Saudi women fight for the right to practice law, and other struggles.  #Grateful. 

The copyright of photos is a big deal, especially in the blog world.  But for monkeys, they’re out of luck.  Still, cute monkey!

And finally, do you talk in your sleep? This guys does and his wife wants him to know about it. Hilarious!

Written before Sunday really begins.

Caramelized Onion and Shallot Dip

Caramelized Onion and Shallot Dip

This caramelized onion and crispy shallot dip is a bubbly, yogurt based appetizer perfect for any party and is sure to be a fan favorite.

Salsa Lizano

Salsa Lizano

Salsa lizano is a chili flavored condiment found throughout Costa Rica that is sure to bring a little something extra to any dish.

Resolution Restore, Costa Rica

Resolution Restore, Costa Rica

Costa Rica. Let’s talk about it.

While some of you have been working hard at making those resolutions habit, AC and I spent the first few days of 2016 stuck in our Costa Rican adventures.  We came back a little tired from 17 hours of travel, but thankfully with a hint of a tan, without some of that holiday bloat and with a new refreshed perspective on life.

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Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

Hello, Sunday. Hello, 2016. So here we are, with a new year.  Some of us may be coming up with resolutions.  My friends and I, we don’t do resolutions, but rather each year we think of a word- a word that we hope will guide us,…