I am getting my place painted next week. The entire place will be painted - the walls and ceilings of every room and every closet. And I am not painting it myself. Sure, I should be able to paint it myself at a fraction of the cost. Yeah, that works in theory, but not so... Continue Reading →
Spilling the beans on a salty and savory snack
I love to bake. I love the simple steps involved in baking and its sweet results. Add this, mix that and poof, pastry. Except for bread, I believe bread is baking’s one exception to its just-follow-the-steps-and-it-will-work-approach. I believe there are faeries involved in determining whether or not dough will rise or bake correctly. I believe... Continue Reading →
Ruts, reflection and rosé
Hello dear friends, I am back. After two months in a hard cast, four months not being able to put weight on my right foot, and several weeks away from having my bone be completely healed, I am back. During the past few months, I was, at times, reminded weekly from various supervisors that I... Continue Reading →