In the midst of all the crazy wedding planning, Sean and I decided to have a weekend for ourselves. We got a great deal on a little hotel in Gatlinburg, Tennessee because of Sean’s IHG rewards points and so we headed to the Great Smoky Mountains for a rustic weekend.
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.
Last 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
After 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
Savory 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
An item on every self-help list and one I struggle with on a regular basis says “Don’t compare yourself to other people.” It’s very difficult for most of us to do – we feel we should be at a certain point in life based off of our peers or those we aspire to be like. I thought about where these feelings come from and how they are fostered in us. Consumerism and the media are likely culprits and most frequently blamed. But for me there was another element that is less discussed in relation to comparison and that is competitiveness and competition. Continue reading
I have a few staple juice recipes that I make all the time (like this delicious Morning Green Glory juice), but sometimes I find myself needing a change.
The best thing about having a great base for green juice is that I can mix it up very easily. This juice is my own variation on the Morning Green Glory juice that I have most days – and it’s just as yummy, nutritious and refreshing. Continue reading
I came across a recipe on Reboot with Joe that featured fennel. Now, I’ve been an advocate of fennel seeds instead of gum for awhile. They are a perfect solution for those of us who don’t like chewing like a cow for fresh breath. I’ve also had fennel in salads, but as a juice? I knew I had to try it out for myself! Continue reading
