Hello, Sunday. This week finally had a sustained feeling of fall, and I’ve very much enjoyed the brisk walk to work or around campus each day. Let’s hope it lasts, sans rain! This upcoming weeks is looking to be busier, both in and out of…
Easy stovetop stuffing recipe made with fresh sourdough and sautéed leeks make this sourdough leek dressing to die for.
Hello, Sunday. This week? What was this week? I don’t even know what happened with this week. Clearly forgettable and therefore, we’re moving on. I think my mind has already started to veer towards the holidays. I know! Hate me. I hate myself. While I won’t…
Reduced Guinness and rich Irish Cream liquor add an Irish twist to traditional hot chocolate in this Irish Hot Chocolate drink.
Hello, Monday.
This week was a bit tiring. I had my first work trip, and as we all know, one day out of the normalcy of our routines throws the rest out of whack. I needed the weekend to regroup and make peace with Crawley, who greeted me with a hate-look and left me with the guilt of having abandoned him. We’re cool now, so you know. Anyway, I couldn’t wrap my head around the internet and writing and all the normal Saturday night things, so once again, our Somethings become Musings. I hope they bring joy to the hardest day of the week and provide a little lunchtime distraction.
I’m a bit in disbelief that October is more than half over, and that holiday plans are taking shape and holiday shopping lists are starting to be written. December, I see you coming.
I managed to find some interesting reads this week. Here we go!
Oh, those cookies? I’ll say it again- these SK salted chocolate chunk cookies are still the best, and everyone’s favorite.
Where have all the bugs gone? That’s what scientists are trying to figure out, and it’s not a good problem to have.
How travel killed my ambition. While I obviously didn’t quit my job to travel the world, my career has always been the sort that allowed me a comfortable amount of vacation time and enough money to take me far away to spend it. It didn’t happen that way at first, but while my friends were plugging away 100+ hours a week at those big law firms our first few years post-gradutation, I was biking Bavaria, wandering the stalls in Istanbul, taking weekend trips to London and hiking the Himalayas. I despite the fact that loans loom and I’ve alway been a renter, I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Eating American. Five immigrants discuss the difference between eating here and eating in their homelands. V. Interesting!
People are…sigh. Man tries to kill spider with blow torch– and burns his house down. Can’t make this up.
Tom Hanks wrote a book! Another reason to love him.
Science is cool, and some kids that love science are really cool. 11-year old girl invents lead-testing device.
Also, more science: Babies that are neglected early-on have less developed brain. The science, the social implications and what can be done about it.
Should you find yourself in DC, you have to go to Rasika. And, order the fried spinach! If you can’t make it there, here is the secret.
Remember, it’s free to be kind.
It’s feeling like time to make some mushroom soup.
And I leave you with a heartwarming animal video, because best friends truly make the world go ’round.
Oh, wait! One more. I cannot stop cry-laughing at this.
Have a most happy week!
Thai Sweet Potato Soup is a quick, easy, and spicy alternative to traditional winter soups- packing a kick and loads of flavor.
Hearty oat bread takes a while but when done, you’ll be rewarded with a rich molasses flavor and deliciousness and the perfect breakfast, lunch or dinner addition.
Hello, Sunday.
It’s been a gloomy pair of days this way, and I’ve made the most of it by doing all the inside things that tend to get ignored from doing: closets are straightened, laundry is done, den is tidy(er). I made some bread, which seemed like a good thing to do, and I’ll tell you more about that later this week.
How’s it going with you? I hope that you’re not letting the stress of life in too much, and settling into the shorter days with a warm beverage, cozy sweater and good book in hand. I just finished the Queen of the Tearling trilogy by Erika Johansen, and while the third books seemed to take forever to get on with it, I’d recommend it because you know you’re going to read it once Emma Watson has her way with the screenplay! What are you reading?
I hate the 24-hour news cycle and waking up each morning to hear so much has changed since the evening before. Trying to dig through the noise for words that make me laugh, cry and think, here’s what I’ve got:
8 Culinary Cycling Trips I need to take. Yes, need. My cycles through Ireland, Germany and Holland were three of my favorite vacations, and I can’t wait to head out on another one, especially one food themed, whenever that may be! If you have the time and inclination to try it, it will no doubt be your favorite, too!
Basic Science is cool! And, it’s running out of funding. Who will fund the next generation’s great scientific discovery?
THIS is privilege. A must-watch for everyone.
If you could live forever, would you? The science of aging and the effort to slow it down.
More science: An Alzheimer’s drug, good for the teeth? So it would seem.
This life doesn’t sound all that bad. The 74 year-old woman who traded love for a life of travel.
Paying to avoid climate change? Seems most of us are willing to put our money where our mouth is.
Why are we getting more obese? The answers are obvious.
And finally, for the fellow large-chested ladies out there, a good laugh.
Have a great week!
Go Cubs GO!
Chicken and cauliflower soup is the perfect winter warm up- a whole chicken is boiled with carrots, onions and a whole head of cauliflower and seasoned with Hungarian paprika.
