On our honeymoon, Jon and I stayed in London, among many other cities and countries we visited on that amazing trip. London was the city I was most excited for, but was the most “meh” to me. Though it was exciting to see all the book and author-related spots, I think my main problem with…
Soft Pumpkin Ginger Cookies
And just like that, it’s Pumpkin-tober, people! Ah, October. So many fun pumpkin patch and Halloween memories. So many delicious pumpkin-themed foods, cakes, breads, scones etc, including the most obvious glamorous star of the season: the Pumpkin Spice Latte. My idea of romance and/or friendship is someone bringing me a Pumpkin Spice Latte when I…
Coconut Lemongrass Clam Soup
In the last week and a half, I’ve effectively booked every weekend of October, extending into November on my social calendar. I feel so popular! I’ve got birthdays & a wedding, family visits, and time spent with friends to fill up my next many weekends. I think my influx of events is partly because it…
Spicy and Easy Jalapeño Fig Jam + an Urban Hike
<a href=”http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/14385977/?claim=2ysbgvrhhmw”>Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a> There was a time in my life when I hated the city. When people talked about visiting San Francisco or LA, in my head I would snort incredulously, and out loud I’d proudly proclaim that I was no city girl, country living is all for me. Growing…
Curry Spiced Sweet Potato Fries with Avocado Ranch Dressing
Welcome to the fifth season of the year: the Indian Summer. We just got back from a weekend in northern Oregon visiting our nephews and brother and sister-in-law. Until Saturday, I didn’t realize how much I’d missed waking up in piles of warm blankets, and the delicious feeling of being cold for a while. While I’m…
Homemade Barbecue Sauce with the Three B’s: Bacon, Bourbon, Brown Sugar
We don’t have a grill in our apartment. There. I’ve said it. Every morning we drive by this mom & pop hardware store that proudly displays an array of barbecues in different sizes, shapes, even colors (My favorite: the neon purple-topped mini stand grill). I lean over to Jon, who is driving, and say “we…