Currently I’m…

July 30, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

grilled shrimp with chimichurri, parsley, cilantro pesto, marinated shrimp recipe, herb pesto,

In the middle of a full-on middle school crush with The Mindy Project. It’s been about 4 years since I had sophisticated TV equipment so I’m on technology overload as of late. How did I go so long without this show in my life and why can’t all OB/GYNs be that funny? Finding it hard to concentrate […]

Tabbouleh Salad and Sangria

July 27, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

tabbouleh salad, bulgur wheat salad, Mediterranean salad, cucumber tomato and bulgur salad, recipes, summer, greek

Before I share with you a super easy salad recipe that goes great with blazing hot weather, I want to give you a quick rundown of some observations from the weekend. Bridge runs are for the birds On Saturday mornings, we like to take Finn down to a park along Sarasota Bay where he can play […]

Almost 30

June 29, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

I noticed this article circulating on social media over the past few days. Sounds pretty familiar, no? I thought so too. And since I just so happen to have recently moved to a new city where I didn’t know anyone except the person I moved with, I clicked on the article, fully expecting 3 minutes of […]

Summer resolutions

June 22, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

I know resolutions are typically written for the New Year, but the first weekend of summer seems just as good as any, no? I mean this way at least you don’t have to worry about crazy gym crowds, indulgent foods and lots of holiday parties. OK so maybe you do but those hot dogs and ice cream trips […]

Workout Wednesday: Work out like a dog

June 18, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

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Before I got Finn, I had two choices. 1) get a dog who could I could take on runs with me but who may be miserable and hyper throughout the day while I’m at work or 2) get a dog who could nap with me. I chose the latter and ever since Finn has certainly lived up […]

The art of being a scone snob

May 27, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

lemon blueberry scones, scone recipe, baking, breakfast, recipes, lessons in baking

I’m a self-proclaimed scone snob. It’s years of love for these flaky, just sweet enough treats that’s made me this way. So you can imagine my concern then, when I decided to use some of my farmer’s market blueberries in a batch of scones this morning, only to have misplaced my go-to recipe. So I did as […]

5 things I’ve learned about Florida

May 5, 2014.Reading time 7 minutes.

sunrise, lakewood ranch, florida, backyard,

It’s Monday. At least I think it is. I honestly have no concept of days of the week anymore. I just opened 4 cabinet doors in at attempt to remember where I put our water glasses after staring at the spices for at least 30 seconds, completely confused as to why they were in my water […]

So we moved to Florida

May 2, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

new house, florida, lakewood ranch, sarasota, swiss mountain dog

I told you I’d check in once we got settled and even though we are anything but, I thought I would update you anyway. What can I say I like you guys more than unpacking boxes. Dad, Finn and I arrived Wednesday evening with 1,200 miles and four states under our belts. We were very fortunate […]

Moving Day

April 29, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hey there. Me again. Back after a brief hiatus with more photos and fewer words. I promise I’ll be back on a regular schedule once we are all moved in but until then I hope you’ll settle for a photo update of the last few days. Friday was spent down in Champaign celebrating with family and […]

The art of unplugging

April 23, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

ultimate chocolate cake, birthday cake, easter cake, bird nest on top of chocolate cake

So I’m back in the city after several days visiting friends and family at home. If you read my last post, and by read I mean just looked at pictures, you have a pretty good idea of how most of the weekend was spent, laughing with friends and family, celebrating and lots and lots of […]