Category Archives: reviews

06
Dec, 2009

goodbye, famous dave’s and hello to the haze

tonight we tried another new restaurant.  it’s called “the haze” and it’s by the same folks who created our favorite sushi place *so we were pretty sure it would be yummy.  and we weren’t disappointed.  the thing that sets it … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, reviews, yum | 1 Comment
16
Nov, 2009

batch bakehouse review

last sunday, we enjoyed brunch on the east side with friends.  as we were chatting, they mentioned the new bakery nearby called “batch bakehouse” and were raving about the deliciousness there.  even though i was completely full from brunch, i … Continue reading →

Posted in reviews, yum | 3 Comments
08
Jun, 2009

bread pudding

last friday,  i met with a friend for breakfast and a little bit of painting.  we decided to meet this time at the new ironworks cafe which is run by local highschool students.  i don’t often include logos here on … Continue reading →

Posted in reviews, stuff that makes me smile | 3 Comments
12
May, 2009

2 children’s music album reviews

here are two albums i’ve been meaning to review on the blog for quite some time.  the first is a cd i would have never guessed i’d like so much: do you remember the song from a dell computer commercial … Continue reading →

Posted in la la la!, library stuff, reviews | 2 Comments
12
Mar, 2009

a little laugh and a delicious dinner

this morning when i walked upstairs to take a shower, i saw a little kitty face in an unusual spot.  she was just sitting there, in the tub, looking at me.  and i just had to take a picture.  it … Continue reading →

Posted in laugh, reviews, yum | 3 Comments
03
Jan, 2009

a trip to d.c.

my dad’s birthday is a few days before christmas and this year he wanted to take a family trip to the smithsonian in washington d.c. for his birthday present.  we were happy to oblige. the day was bitterly cold and … Continue reading →

Posted in fun stuff, reviews, yum | 3 Comments
02
Jan, 2009

slowly unpacking

whew.  we made it back from our epic holiday journey a few days ago and although the suitcases and boxes of presents have all been unpacked and put away and the laundry has even been washed, the unpacking of the … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff, reviews | 3 Comments
20
Oct, 2008

fun trip to chicago

way back in march, i took a trip to michigan city with friends.  most of them were interested in march madness.  i was lured by the promise of interesting shopping.  we had considered the possibility of taking a day trip … Continue reading →

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07
Oct, 2008

escape to the north

this past weekend, mr. h-s and i took a few days off and drove a few hours north to door county.  this was our second trip to the county and we had a better idea of what to expect.  life … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, crafty stuff, fun stuff, reviews, yum | 4 Comments
09
Sep, 2008

little pieces of a five day (foodie) weekend

because of the quirks of my work schedule, i haven’t been to work since last thursday.  originally, i’d planned to take advantage of this stretch of time off by taking a trip to visit a friend, but in the end,  … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff, reviews, sporty stuff, stuff that makes me smile, summer, yum | 3 Comments