Randomness, Links, and Valentine’s Day
I got nuthin’ special for Valentine’s Day. If I were a good food blogger (or a good girlfriend), I’d have made cute little heart shaped cakes or chocolate brownies or something to thank my sweetie for...
View ArticleCat crafting
This is what happens when you try to be crafty with raffia ribbon, while sitting on the floor. Phoebe tries to get in on the action. [ Cat crafting is a post from kara cooks. All content is © Kara...
View ArticleCurrently …
I can’t believe we’re a third of the way through March already. Daylight savings time is back, St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and Easter is right around the corner! Where is the year going? So...
View ArticleFarmers Market & Randomness
I’m so excited that our farmer’s market opens this weekend. I didn’t go much last year – I just got out of the habit. I’m looking forward to going regularly this year and eating more fresh, local...
View ArticleWeek 16 2013 – Things
There are so many random things that fit into my week that I love to share with people (and sometimes I do on Twitter or via chat). I think I’m going to start sharing them here on Sundays, as well as...
View ArticleWeek 17 2013 – Things
So this was supposed to be a Sunday post and I … um … well, I sorta slacked it off yesterday. Some blogger I am. Here it is on Monday instead. I made the phyllo cups above as a test for a baby shower...
View ArticleWeek 18 2013 – Things
Right about the time this post goes up, I should be on a plane on my way to NYC. I’m really excited. I haven’t been to the city in almost exactly 5 years – since I treated myself to 10 days there for...
View ArticleWeek 20 2013 – Things
I didn’t do a Week 19 post since I was just returning from NY and time got away from me. I cleaned the house before I left so I wouldn’t have to come home to a mess, but somehow there was still...
View ArticleWeek 22 2013 – Things
Once again I’m behind on my weekly post. I’m actually behind on posting altogether. I have multiple drafts saved that I haven’t gotten around to sharing. It’s been a bit of an odd week at work: I’ve...
View ArticlePlanning a Baby Shower
A few months ago I agreed to help a friend with a baby shower. Putting together parties is one of my favorite things and I don’t have nearly enough opportunity to do it lately. Now, suddenly, the baby...
View ArticleWeek 24 2013 – Things
Sometimes I think she unhinges her jaw when she yawns. And you can see the black dot on the roof of her mouth here. We call these big yawns “roof dot” yawns. Things that I did this past week Rejoined...
View ArticleWeek 26 2013 – Things
Holy smokes you guys! It’s already the middle of the year. From here it starts accelerating and before you know it, it’ll be Halloween, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas. Every single year it moves...
View ArticleHappy 4th of July!
Happy Independence Day to all my USA readers. (Happy Thursday to the rest of you!) Today I am having a lazy day at home. It’s pouring down rain right now and supposed to continue doing so for the...
View ArticleWeek 27 2013 – Things
I hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July weekend – or, you know, just their regular weekend for the non USA folks! I had a great relaxing weekend, although it was wet and humid as the Georgia Monsoon...
View ArticleLetters from Mom
A few weeks ago I happened to mention on Twitter that I grew up overseas – and specifically in South Africa and Singapore, among other locations. Several people pounced on that and said I should blog...
View ArticleWeek 29 2013 – Things
It’s been a hectic couple of weeks around Casa Kara. [Point in case: I finished writing this yesterday morning and forgot to post it. Go me!] Both H and I have been going through the interview process...
View ArticleWhat’s going on with me?
It’s been a crazy few weeks people. I was getting into a rhythm with the blog, had some great ideas for food posts, and was feeling the mojo and then … BAM! Life got a little crazy. I’m 800 blog posts...
View ArticleMonday Morning Thoughts
Happy Monday everyone. I’m in Birmingham, AL today, staying with a friend who is recovering from surgery. Well actually, she’s still in the hospital and I’ll be picking her up and bringing her home...
View ArticleIt’s September but not Autumn yet.
Happy September 3rd. I have had a ton of things running through my mind the last few weeks. I keep starting blog posts but they either wind up too long or I peter out after a few sentences. So welcome...
View ArticleWeek 50 2013 Things
Things that I did this past week Watched a movie marathon of Spanish Zombie films (the REC series) with Z. For real. Made a rolled pork roast that I might or might not blog about (it was messy but...
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