Category Archives: yum

25
Nov, 2005

luminaries

i started the day off with a “fun run” at the local college. it was only 2 miles long, and i am pleased to say that i finished in just under 20 minutes. woo hoo! what a refreshing start to … Continue reading →

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21
Nov, 2005

so many happy things!

sorry i’ve been silent for a few days, but i’ve been a bit busy. let’s start on friday. friday morning, i went to break the news to my boss that i’ve applied for a position at a different library, closer … Continue reading →

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14
Nov, 2005

whole grain breakfast

mmm…. today for breakfast i had a bowlful of steel-cut oats and a slice of whole wheat and flaxseed bread that i’d baked yesterday. it felt just a little bit fancy even though it’s very elemental food. there’s nothing better … Continue reading →

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12
Nov, 2005

eat-a-fajita

last night was our annual eat-a-fajita party. sadly, since the parents are no longer located in fajita-ville (y’know, near margarita-ville), the parties may be fewer and farther between from now on. it was suggested last night that perhaps we take … Continue reading →

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05
Nov, 2005

mmmmm…..

today at the last outdoor farmer’s market of the year, i caught a whiff of fresh, kettle-made popcorn. on a chilly morning, that is the loveliest smell. i also bought half a smoked chicken–i’ll let you know how that turns … Continue reading →

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25
Oct, 2005

comfort food

stayed home from work sick today. i’m having a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup for lunch. mmm…. sandwich cut in half, dunked in the tomato soup for each bite…. then the classic dilemma–what to do with the rest of … Continue reading →

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21
Oct, 2005

gourmet grahams?

yesterday, my boss gave me a taste of a graham cracker she had purchased from the whole foods market bakery. yep, it was a graham cracker made from scratch. it was freakin’ amazing. nothing like your average nabisco honey graham … Continue reading →

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11
Oct, 2005

olfactory power

tonight as i was riding my bike to choir, i suddenly smelled something that reminded me of pupusa from el salvador. i haven’t thought about this food for years, but suddenly, i was back in el salvador (i went there … Continue reading →

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07
Oct, 2005

pumpkin steamer!

today i met a friend for lunch and shopping. we stopped for a cup of coffee (it’s suddenly very chilly here!), but i don’t really drink coffee, but they made me a wonderful drink using pumpkin spice flavoring and hot … Continue reading →

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29
Sep, 2005

“european” bakery

after i got home from my most recent (as in second ever) european trip, i began an earnest search for a good source of delightful bakery goods. i visited each of the bakeries in the area that claimed to be … Continue reading →

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