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Happy Saturday, everyone! I’m unexpectedly in Connecticut for a couple days to lend a shoulder to my best friend. I believe there will be some wine and chocolate involved later tonight; those plus some vegetables would certainly comfort me. When I arrived at my parents’ house, I discovered that they already had dinner plans at a restaurant, [...] As someone who is relatively shy, I never judge based on first impressions. Upon first encountering someone, I spend more time listening than speaking, more time observing than acting. Of course, over time, I open up. Consequently, I am always happy to provide anyone and anything with a second (or third, fourth…) chance. I’ve tried radishes [...] As a budget-conscious person, I hate to waste. Despite my adoration of fashion, my closet doesn’t often seen new items; instead, I’ve become skilled at reusing what I have, layering, twisting, and belting to create new looks from old pieces. I won’t discard food until it is well past peak freshness (though I’ve usually devoured [...] After my flavor extravaganza yesterday, I’ve craved simplicity all day today. I like to enjoy both ends of the spectrum, and I’ve found that balancing them is key. Each type of meal always allows me to appreciate the other a bit more. So, dinner tonight was very, very easy. I started with half an avocado sprinkled with [...] When I grocery shop for the week, I usually have a basic idea of what I’m going to cook. But inevitably, there will be a night in the week where I find myself staring into the fridge, desperately in need of an idea. I’ve learned to attack with a no-fail plan: First, I chop up and [...] |
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