Typically I follow directions well. When it comes to cooking it can be a different story though. I like the freedom of experimenting as I go and using a recipe as guidance instead of an end all be all.
Introducing Selby Bradshaw
An email I recently shared with close friends,
“Justin and I have been discussing expanding our family for quite awhile now. We were asking all the same questions other couples do when they start seriously talking about it. When will the right time be? Will we be able to handle the inevitable sleepless nights? Should we wait until school is over? Some thought it would happen sooner than later; while others advised us to wait a little longer and enjoy our freedom.
Virginia is For Lovers
I am not sure if you knew that, but everyone in Virginia will tell you it is true. Perhaps that is why it was so fitting that Justin and I traveled to Richmond, VA for a wedding. A friend from high school married a lovely lady he met while working in Richmond post college. Justin and I arrived on a Friday afternoon and spent two nights in Richmond, two nights in Virginia Beach and one night in Washington D.C.
Hobo Packs
Last weekend Justin and I experienced our first camping trip together. We spent two nights at Father Hennepin State Park on Lake Mille Lacs. I was a little hesitant at first since I haven’t been camping in a really long time. Actually, the last time I slept in a tent was in 2007 when I did the 3 Day in San Diego. The tent was pink, clean bathrooms were close by, and a friend was my tent mate.
Irish Crunch Dessert
Last night Justin and I hosted a little family get together. We celebrated Justin’s and Cory’s August birthdays! Justin turned 34 on the 11th and Cory is turning 24 on the 27th. My parents, Justin’s parents, Mark & Georgia and Rick & Cory were all able to share a meal and laugh together.
Keen-wa is Soop-ah!
Over the past year or two I have really started to develop an appreciation for cooking and baking. This is surprising only because “cooking”, to me, used to be sticking something in the microwave and returning when I heard a ding. Today I really try to “cook” in the more conventional sense. Using fresh ingredients, learning about when and how to use spices, and of course using other means to heat food other than radiation.
Edamame Hummus
I wanted to pass on a recipe I have made for two different parties. Both times it has been a huge hit! The recipe came from the December 2010 issue of Self Magazine. Fitness magazines seem to be my favorite source for healthy recipes and motivation these days. Most recipes are quick and easy which is exactly what I need!
What is it All About?
In one of my marketing classes the professor told us that there are three things that make you do what you do.
The Making of a Blog
I’ve been thinking about starting a blog for quite some time now. There were two main things that were holding me back.