“You should probably take one now,” my colleague, Zé, tells me as he hands me a pack of Dramamine. Last time I was on a boat I felt very lightheaded and slightly queasy the entire 15 minutes of the trip. This time is different. Maybe the waters aren’t as rough. For whatever reason, I’m feeling … Continue reading Sunset sailing in Barcelona
“Is this it? This place is huge!” I stepped into my home for the week, greeted by a grand entryway. This week I’m living in a beautiful Spanish villa near Barcelona. Each I one has a name. This one’s name is Villa Catalina. “Wait, have I been down this hallway yet? No, this is another … Continue reading Spanish Villa
I totally forgot about this recipe but glad I came across it again. Delicious moist cupcakes made with Oreo cookies. These taste even better than they look. Summary Yield: 16 cupcakes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes Ingredients All-purpose Flour 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1/2 cup Sugar 1 1/4 cups Baking … Continue reading Cookies and Creme Cupcakes
I can’t remember where I found this recipe, but I’m glad I did. It’s an absolutely delicious cookie that tastes like caramel apples. Perfect for the cold weather of autumn and winter. These cookies are best after sitting over a warm drink to soften the caramel into gooey apple cider heaven. Summary Yield: 40 cookies … Continue reading Apple Cider Caramel Cookies
A haiku: As tired eyes close Glittering speckled rainbows The dream world draws near Continue reading As tired eyes close
Into Thin Air recounts the story of a disastrous day on Mount Everest in May 1996. When a storm rolled through the high mountain, 8 people lost their lives in a span of 72 hours. Four more would lose their lives by the end of the Spring climbing season. (Sorry for the spoiler, but this … Continue reading Book notes: Into Thin Air
Though I don’t cook nearly as much as I used to when I co-founded a food blogging startup, I still enjoy it and get to do it occasionally. One of my stand-by side dishes is baked macaroni and cheese. It’s easy, delicious, and goes well with many main courses. Plus, I ❤️ cheese. With Cucumbertown closing its … Continue reading Baked Mac & Cheese
Trevor Noah, best known to Americans these days as the successor host of The Daily Show, has a fascinating life story. In his book, Born A Crime, he recounts stories of his life growing up as a non-white in South Africa at the end of apartheid. He was born to a black mother and a … Continue reading Book notes: Born a Crime
My legs are burning and heavy. Breathing deeply hurts just a little bit, and it takes a little extra effort to lift my legs with each step. After about six months without much exercise, I went for a run this morning. It’s 5:45am. The 18-month-old is awake and crying. He goes back to sleep without … Continue reading The morning run
Malala Yousafzai, the girl who was shot by the Taliban because she fought for girls’ rights and education. What an incredible young girl. Her book gave a lot of insight into who she is and why. She grew up in a family that gave her the freedoms to be herself. Both of her parents supported … Continue reading Book notes: I Am Malala
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