I like to think that I will own a little cafe one day. Pastries, espresso, fancy sandwiches, wine, petite desserts…It will have it all of life’s guilty pleasures . Speaking of guilty pleasures, tonight I had a craving. A craving for crusty Italian bread with a delicate center. This bread I speak of goes by [...]
All day long the local news kept announcing winter storm warnings. Schools were closing early, afternoon activities were canceled, and my inner child squealed with delight. I haven’t had a snow day since high-school! I wanted to participate in the uncertain, hopeful excitement of a potential day off! Snow days remind me of one meal: [...]
Guess what I did today? I decided to continue my education. I am officially an expert in New York State Wines… And so are my parents. I convinced them to take the class with me at the New York State Wine and Culinary Center. There’s nothing like family time and wine . I am a [...]
I woke up this morning feeling less than perfect. My nose and throat were swollen and dry–the signs of a cold coming on. I wanted to eat a gigantic bowl of ice cream and drink a million cups of tea to solve my problem. Instead I took a more rational route: I blamed my congestion [...]
It has been a day of relaxing and food. Some people put their Christmas trees up the day after Thanksgiving, I dream of meals and treats for the next holiday. After looking up a bizillion cookie recipes and entertaining menus, I took Otto the Red Coated Dog-Deer for a walk.Actually, he took me for a [...]
Breakfast today was salty. I am at the very bottom of my sunflower seed butter jar and was taken back by the potent flavor of the last few bites. I added some sweetness with honey, Crofter’s Europe Superfruit Spread, banana and homemade gingersnap granola.~3/4 (last of my container) plain Chobani Greek yogurt, 1 TBS chia [...]
Today was a beautiful day. The sky was a brilliant shade of blue and the temperature was mild. Today was a busy day. At 6pm, I was convinced that the clock on my phone was playing a joke on me. Time always seems to fly FAR too fast on the nice days. Today began well, [...]
I think I need to change my name to Autumn. Officially. Despite eating copious amounts of pumpkin, squash and apples everyday. I can’t seem to get enough. Someone please help me before I turn orange!Open-faced Sandwich on Woodstock bread with Whole Grain Dijon Honey Mustard, Arugula, Honey Crisp Apple, Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Roasted Brussels [...]
Once upon a time, not so long ago I worked in a bakery. I would bag, slice and stock bread from 6am-2:30pm almost every day. I loved it. I consider this job to be my biggest “life changing” opportunity. I don’t know where I would be today if I had said ‘no’ to the HR [...]
Yesterday was simply amaizeing. Yes, I know that I am spelling “amazing” wrong. After work, a few of my coworkers and I did something WILD and CRAZY. We went to a corn maze. It was actually called, “The Amazing Maize Maze.” 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats cooked in 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1 [...]
