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Homemade Chicken Pad Thai

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IMG_7111Mmm, pad thai. This dish has long been a favorite when we go to Thai restaurants and we love it with veggies, tofu, shrimp, scallops, chicken…pretty much every way imaginable. Like so many international dishes, it seems that every single restaurant and family has their own unique way of cooking this noddle dish.

After searching for good and (supposedly) authentic recipes online, I finally settled on one to be my base. It’s simple yet complex; easy yet time-consuming – the way a healthy, home-cooked meal often is. Continue reading →

My First Helicopter Ride!

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This post will consist of photos and videos of…you guessed – my first helicopter ride! My good friend Wendy got tickets to the W Atlanta Downtown‘s 5th anniversary party (She runs the widely popular Twitter page @ATL_Events). When she invited me to go with her, she told me it was going to be a party with appetizers, drinks and a fun surprise. I had no idea I was in for a new experience – and one I’ve always wanted to have! Continue reading →

Tori’s Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

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When the winter ice storm hit Atlanta a couple of weeks ago, we were on our third consecutive night of Mexican leftovers. We’d had tacos, quesadillas, beans, Spanish rice, carne guisada and were wanting different flavors. We had to use what we had in the house since we couldn’t go anywhere, and I thought a corn salad would be a yummy dish. After looking at some esquites recipes online, I realized that everyone does it a little differently and decided that I would make it my own way, too. 

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2014 Winter Ice Storm in Atlanta

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IMG_6616Last week, we had some pretty epic weather here in Atlanta – a snow/sleet/ice/rain storm that went on for about 2 days. The city and state, wanting to avoid another transportation meltdown like the one that occurred two weeks earlier, took preventative measures. That translated to three work-from-home days for me and Sean.

Contrary to popular belief, work-from-home days are not vacation days – we still work and are busy with meetings, calls, reports, emails, etc. However, it’s nice to not have to commute, be able to eat lunch at home, throw in some laundry and get some snuggles from the pups. It’s also nice to be able to enjoy all the beauty that comes with a few snowy days… Continue reading →

CLT to the ATL: Part 2

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IMG_6483After the crazy-busy holiday season, I needed some time to rest and relax – which I did in abundance in January. By the beginning of the February, I was ready for more action and I received it in the form of a long weekend visit from Lindsey and Adeline. 

We had talked about the visit happening the first weekend of February, but given the horrific weather and traffic events it ended up being great that we decided on the next weekend. The weather was perfect, we got to do a lot of fun things and they headed off before the next storm rolled into town. Continue reading →

Bacon, Zucchini and Goat Cheese Quiche

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IMG_6452Savory tarts, otherwise known as quiches, are a favorite breakfast indulgence in my house. We also sometimes indulge in them for lunch or dinner, with a nice green salad. There are endless variations, but this one is my most recent creation – and it may even be my favorite so far. The saltiness of the bacon complements the creaminess of the goat cheese, and the ribbons of zucchini give a light freshness to keep this dish from becoming too rich.  Continue reading →