Practice, practice, practice. That’s what your mother always used to tell you. Well, I’ve been practicing a lot of things lately. Going through transitions in life tends to make me practice things—patience, making bread, design, yoga. Sometimes, when things aren’t going just the right way, that little voice in your head starts creeping in saying...
We are really forcing spring around here. It’s the kind of forcing that happens in the mornings, right when you wake up, sun shining in the windows and birds chirping. It’s Spring! You throw open the windows for the fresh air and breathe in. You pile on layers of sweaters and sip your tea, shivering....
Last week, we were invited to our friend’s house for his annual Seder dinner. Although this was only my third Seder dinner, it has become something I look forward to every spring. I don’t know many of the stories or the symbolism in the religion, but I love how the meal is filled with rituals...
In our house, we tend to go in phases with our meals. Sometimes, it’s because of the season, like when we are surrounded by baskets and baskets of squash. Other times, it’s because we found a recipe that we just can’t get enough of. Often these phases get intrinsically linked in my mind to the feeling...
Eight months ago today we were hanging string balls in the barn, putting the finishing touches on the grill, and stringing twinkly lights to the tent. We checked things off our list and added even more things we forgot, all while trying to enjoy the moment. Then, the big day finally arrived. Our wedding day...
With tree branches sagging under the weight of the recent snowfalls, things look simple and beautiful. And this past year has been about just that. Although I tend to be quite nostalgic, I don’t reflect much at the end of years, trying to keep forward momentum. But this year was so rich with food, family,...
As the days darkened and the end of year came near, we prepared to host our third and final dinner series meal. We planned and prepared, visited new grocery stores, and tried to make a meal that would help us usher in the coming winter. It has become kind of a tradition to include a...
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