Posts from ‘December, 2009’

I decided to move the weekly Lunch Break to Monday.  I figure those of you who are back at work may need to forget about the cubicle for a few minutes…
Not Quite a Prius… “Hybrids” found in mother nature.
Our President is so rad… To round off your ‘09 lists, here are Obama’s best fist-bumps from [...]

Christmas morning always started early when my sister and I were kids, but these days we like to sleep in! We keep to our traditions though.  One of us grab the stocking that Santa left on our bed and go wake the other sister.  Then we dig through our stockings before creeping downstairs and peering [...]

In the days leading up to Christmas, holiday prep consumed my time.  The Boyfriend and I baked, bought, wrapped, and decorated for days.  We did something I have always wanted to do: decorate Christmas sugar cookies. Our set-up:

I had so much fun doing this! For the sugar cookie recipe, I added a little almond extract [...]

Raise your hand if you are like The Boyfriend and you just started your Christmas shopping today.  I see there are a fair number of you out there.  This is a judgment-free zone, friends.
I stress way too much this time of year because I obsess over buying everyone the right present (because that’s the TRUE [...]

Lately I’ve been eating a lot of meals on the go.  It’s been leaving a big hole in my stomach for something hearty and filling.
The ultimate comfort food to me is my mother’s risotto.  Good heavens, that woman can cook a risotto that tastes like pulling a warm blanket over you on a chilly afternoon. [...]