Archive for June, 2008

California in Review

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Okay, so the dust has settled, my jet lag is pretty much leveled out and Ruca is back home nesting in my laundry basket. I’m still not unpacked, but whatev… don’t judge me! California was amazing. I didn’t expect much less though- it’s hard to have a lousy time at the beach. It’s like, whatever [...]

(sorta) Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

More to come soon :)

California, Here I Come

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

I can’t help but play the theme song to ‘The OC’ over and over in my head as I print my hotel and rental car confirmations. Those of you not into the original snotty So-Cal drama it’s California by Phantom Planet. I so had the biggest crush on Ryan, but that show totally jumped the [...]

Happy Father’s Day

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Dad and me, circa 2006

Carrot and Sweet Potato Bisque

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

I signed back up for Full Circle Farm’s CSA… I got my first box on Thursday and ever since my fridge has looked like an organic produce orgy. One of the highlights of my box was a bunch of beautiful carrots, so I searched for a simple recipe that would let their flavor shine through. [...]

Keeping my chin up

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

op·ti·mism [op-tuh-miz-uhm] –noun 1.    a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. 2.    the belief that good ultimately predominates over evil in the world. 3.    the belief that goodness pervades reality. 4.    the doctrine that the existing world is the best [...]

T & A… no, not THAT kind

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

My kitchen was looking at me with puppy-dog eyes, much like Ruca does when I ignore her to play on the internet. I felt guilty (see: hungry) so it was time to get off my duff and cook something that didn’t involve the microwave. I just picked up a loaf of sprouted grain bread last [...]