What's New?

Monday Musings

Monday Musings

Hello, Monday. I’ll tell you that I didn’t give you your Sunday morning post, not because I was lazy. I precisely the opposite of that. Rather, my monthly email fell into your inboxes on Saturday (do you get my monthly email? No? What are you…

Monday Musings

Monday Musings

Hello, Monday. I hope that you’re enjoying the long weekend, doing summer weekend things. It’s the first one after all, an we only have so many, so let’s make each one count (weather permitting).  I’m here with two of my best girls and we’ve been…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cilantro Tahini Dressing

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cilantro Tahini Dressing

A few weeks ago, I attended my first wedding of the season. We laughed, we cried and we ate. We ate these amazingly perfect charred brussels sprouts with a creamy-yet-spicy tahini based dressing (some would say sauce) sprinkled with roasted pepitas served at a local restaurant. It was so good I immediately set out to make it myself, to enjoy on the regular, without the pomp and circumstance of a ceremony to precede it.  And now you can to, and I present to you these roasted brussels sprouts with cilantro tahini dressing. Something to celebrate indeed.

(more…)

Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

Hello, Sunday! I’ve been in the Chicago ‘burbs with my favorite family, saying hi to a new baby and some old friends. It was lovely and necessary, recharging in a way that only certain friends can manage. Another one next weekend for me, too, so…

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Burgers

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Burgers

Ground chicken thigh is seasoned with spicy Caribbean flavors in these Jamaican Jerk Chicken Burgers topped with a citrus onion slaw.

Monday Musings

Monday Musings

Hey, Monday.

Sorry I missed ya’ll yesterday. I actually took Friday off but was running around so much both Friday and Saturday that I couldn’t even fathom sitting in front of the computer Saturday night. Yesterday was full of a whole lotta nothing, which I know I’ll regret this week but what can you do sometimes? Anyway, I hope all you Moms had a swell day yesterday celebrating with your loved ones.

The internet, I read some things. Here they are for your entertainment.

I know people love or hate Renee, but this has me intrigued.

Guys, we have to do better. And take it upon ourselves.

Related: Or, at least try.

Food, writing, acting and race.

Life can be hard. Let’s cultivate some joy.

Cycling across the country?  This woman is a rockstar.

Just buy the latte.

What would you say to your younger self?  Also, see Letter to Me (Love this song!).

That’s it! Have a good week!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mini Earl Grey Victoria Sponge Cakes

Mini Earl Grey Victoria Sponge Cakes

Mini Earl Grey Victoria Sponge cakes are flavored with real Earl Grey, and are covered in an Earl Grey whipped cream, sandwiched with mixed berry jam.

Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

Hello, Sunday. We’ve finally got some sunny days here and thank goodness for it.  Crawley and I have been spending time on the porch and I really hope we can continue to live our best lives in this way until the snow comes back our…

Parisian-Style Crepes with Nutella

Parisian-Style Crepes with Nutella

Paris has been on my mind lately.  Notre Dame, for one, but also because I’m heading back this summer for a few days, and planning has commenced.  To me, nothing screams Paris more than Parisian-Style Crepes with Nutella.  Nothing.  And while you saw this recipe already, it’s been more than a hot second, and it was time for a redo. Just in time, might I add, for Mother’s Day and a lazy breakfast in bed for our favorite gal.

(more…)

Chorizo and Scrambled Egg Breakfast Tacos

Chorizo and Scrambled Egg Breakfast Tacos

Spicy chorizo and perfectly scrambled eggs seasoned with tomatillo salsa make up the bulk of these chorizo and scrambled egg breakfast tacos.