Monthly Archives: December 2011

Plans and Goals for the New Year

I haven’t ever been big on making New Year’s Resolutions for two reasons. The first is that the word “resolution” itself troubles me. It seems to have a whiff of negativity to it, like you’ve been very bad and now … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Currant Walnut Scones

We are still eating our way through the batch of pumpkin currant walnut scones I made for Christmas morning, and I have no complaints about it! These are lightly sweet and spicy, and I love the texture that the currants … Continue reading

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Maps of Love

Now that Christmas has passed, I can share one of the presents I gave Eric: maps of love, showing all the places we’ve lived and traveled together. I had seen some similar projects on Pinterest, but I didn’t know if … Continue reading

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Our First Christmas Together

This year Eric and I celebrated our first Christmas together, and it was the sweetest and most wonderful day. We talked a lot about our family traditions, and we added some new ones for ourselves. It was beautiful to see … Continue reading

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Cranberry Walnut Bread

This recipe used up the last of my giant bag of cranberries, and I think it was my favorite of all the things I made with them. This bread is dense and rich and studded with tartness and a little … Continue reading

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Button Snowflake Ornaments

I think this will be the last batch of ornaments I make for our tree this year: I have to get on to the baking! Nonetheless, I am really happy I finished these up today and equally glad to have … Continue reading

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Spinach and Roquefort Stuffed Acorn Squash

This recipe is a bit of a blast from the past, but a seasonal one, at least. In general, I think it’s a good idea to return to old recipes and photos, and I’m currently working on putting together a … Continue reading

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Orange Slice Christmas Ornaments

Since this is our first Christmas together (yay!), we don’t have too many ornaments, aside from a few very sweet ones that Eric’s parents gave us, so I planned to make a lot of them this year. As the day … Continue reading

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La Note

La Note in Berkeley is a place near and dear to the hearts of many, a place you’d be willing to stand out in the cold for an hour to get into, a place you’d be willing to shiver on a … Continue reading

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The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse

I have been having a ball in Berkeley, catching up with dear friends over lavish dinners, traipsing around my old stomping grounds, and eating my way down some of the most delicious streets in the world. Yesterday my peregrinations led … Continue reading

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