first snow.

Did it snow where you are yesterday?

We New Yorkers were treated to that dreaded wintry mix: the blend of large, wet flakes that melt instantly on the sidewalks.  The air had that raw chill, but the ground wasn’t quite cool enough to collect a snowy covering.  I’m not a winter person, so I find this [...]

kitchen magic.

New GoBackpacking post!

I made something yummy last night.

It was one of those perfect culinary evenings.  The idea popped into my head last week, when I was filling out Brooke’s survey, and the produce required basically made up the only items on my grocery list this week, as I head to Connecticut tomorrow.

The timing of everything was perfect. [...]

seasonal eats.

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When my parents visited last weekend, my mom, as always, brought me two bags bursting with fresh produce.  Isn’t she the best?  As much as I find grocery shopping to be an enjoyable use of my time, this week in particular was one where I really appreciated not [...]