A few weeks ago Brad and I headed west to spend some time with his family in Colorado and to embark on what has now been deemed our second annual ski trip with Amanda and Alec – Amanda being Brad’s … Continue reading…
Tag Archives: Travel
Return to Paradise: Passion Fruit and Sunsets
That might sound like the title to the sequel of some cheesy romance novel, but if you were wondering, it’s the answer to the question, “where have you been?”. Last week Brad and I escaped to paradise, or actually returned, … Continue reading…
Feasting on the Opposite Coast
In Italian there is a simple expression, ‘si mangia bene’, one eats well. In San Francisco, one eats well. There is a lot of creativity and community around food, and as someone who is inspired by seasonal, local food, California … Continue reading…
Sunshine Visions from the Golden State
The day before we left San Francisco, Brad and I skipped out of the city and headed north into wine country with his sister, Amanda, and our friend Alec. Thanks to recommendations from other friends who scouted the area while … Continue reading…
Canyon Cooking: Westwater Chili
On Thursday afternoon I arrived home from Utah and spent a few quiet hours alone in our apartment praying my brain wouldn’t catch up to my body too soon. I closed my eyes that night and dreamed of big skies … Continue reading…
Yesterday it Rained in the Desert
I woke up next to the Green River this morning. I’m in Southern Utah surrounded by some of my best and oldest friends. In a few hours I’ll get on a boat and spend the next few days on the … Continue reading…
Summertime in Colorado
It’s a beautiful day in Brooklyn, and my shoulders are sore from carrying a watermelon home from the greenmarket in a backpack. At this time last week I was munching on peaches from a farmers’ market in another beautiful place, … Continue reading…
Pilgrimage to Bethlehem
I’ve always been a hot dog girl. As a kid I never chose the burger. To this day I’m not a sports fan, but you can take me to a ball game as long as we can enjoy some hot … Continue reading…