I have a confession to make: I’m the worst food blogger ever. Lately, my meals have become increasingly boring. We’ve been cooking old stand-by recipes like tomato-white bean soup, slow-cooker roast beef, and various salads, but we haven’t created or attempted anything exciting (Monday night’s red beans and rice being the exception). Most of my…
Archives for October 2013
Tuesday Thoughts {10.29.13}
1. Now that I’m back from my vacation, I’m ready for another. Hopefully we can take another mini-trip back to NOLA around Christmas. The hotels and streets are always so pretty when decorated for the holidays. 2. What happened to fall? Last week was wonderfully cool and crisp, but this week the humidity and 80-degree…
A Marvelous Weekend in NOLA
This past weekend in New Orleans was full of good food, friends, and lots of fun. Thank goodness Mark and I took today off to rest and recuperate. After taking my car to the dealership for a oil and fluid changes, we began our short drive to NOLA. We spent a couple hours down in…
WIAW + A Short Week
Happy, happy hump day! Today is spectacular because it’s actually felt like fall the last several days and tomorrow is my Friday! It’s been a slow, frustrating couple of weeks, so I’m more than excited for our weekend trip to New Orleans. The weather is supposed to be perfectly clear and cool, and I know…
Tuesday Thoughts {10.21.13}
1. In 3 days, Mark and I will be NOLA-bound. I’m so excited! Friday night, we’re seeing Book of Mormon. Saturday is pretty much open for anything, and Sunday we’ll be in the Superdome watching the Saints (hopefully) beat the Bills. Can’t wait! 2. I am kind of sad to be missing the Bikram studio’s…
The Skinny: Why I Hate Clothing Sizes and the “Nothing” Ideal They Promote
Last month I read a brilliant post by Charlotte about women’s clothing—specifically the size zero—and the negativity resulting from trying to fit a certain size. I’ve long felt the same way she does, so I thought I’d share my two cents on the subject. I’ve always been a petite person (except maybe in kindergarten, where…
Porcini Mushroom Risotto + WIAW
If you’ve ever watched an episode of Top Chef, you’ll realize that risotto has a bit of a reputation. Any experienced cook knows the satisfaction and comfort that result from a perfectly creamy, yet ever-so-slightly al dente risotto, one that is neither too soupy nor excessively sticky and thick. Nevertheless, it’s something that must be…
Tuesday Thoughts {10.15.13}
1. I’m super proud of the hubby. Last week he gave a guest lecture for an Intro to Sociology class at our beautiful alma mater, Spring Hill College. Sexy and smart—I’m a lucky lady! 2. If my grandfather (Papa) were still alive, today would be his 96th birthday. I truly hope I’ve inherited his good…
Health Programs at Work
Ever since I began blogging and caring more about my own health, I’ve longed for my employer to implement a wellness program like WellNow or something similar (I’ve written about health in the work place previously here). Although we still don’t have a program quite like that, I have noticed a few health-related changes around…
An Update On My Bikram Practice
Hello there! Now that I finally posted the Miele spaghetti and meatballs recipe for you all, I realize my fitness conversation has been lacking, too. This is possibly due to my increased consumption of beer and television, but more likely due to my general apathy toward exercise, except for my beloved yoga. (Oh, and my…
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