As any strict gluten avoider knows, finding good GF fried food is like finding the Holy Grail. OK, maybe not quite that dramatic, but hey, it’s pretty damn special, right? The last time I was in Portland, which was back … Continue reading
Despite “losing” my job, bk and I decided we’d still go on our previously planned vacation, though we scaled it back. Instead of our intended plans to go to to Portland, Vancouver and Seattle, we chose to drive up the … Continue reading
I could not care less about football. There, I said it. I kind of enjoy going to live sporting events on occasion, but for the most part, I absolutely hate watching them on TV. Sometimes I’ll watch a little hockey, … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, in large part because it doesn’t involve gifts. I also love gathering with groups of good people around a tasty meal and a bottle of wine any time of the year. This year … Continue reading
I’m beyond far behind on blogging. I have so many things I want to post about and just need to find the time and energy to do it, as opposed to just passing out on the couch post-dinner, which is … Continue reading
Last summer I jumped on the ice pop band wagon and bought myself a mold to make fun, frozen treats. Side note: I hate that Popsicle is a trademarked name like band-aid or kleenex. Ice pop just doesn’t sound nearly … Continue reading
When bk workd at the Old Sash Mill, we still had just one car. I’d often pick him, drop him off or bring him lunch and when I’d walk to his office, I’d pass the Pacific Cookie Company’s headquarters. If … Continue reading
My graduate school runs on quarters rather than semesters, so everything seems very accelerated. Last quarter — my first time back in school again — wasn’t so bad. In fact, I was sort of amazed by how easy it seemed, … Continue reading
I used to bake all the time but I lost the baking bug once I went gluten-free. I’m trying, slowly, to get back into the groove. For the past few days I have been craving chocolate chocolate chip cookies. Tonight … Continue reading
#1. Metropolis Coffee Company I’m putzing around my apartment today doing various school-related readings and obsessively tracking news about the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, a Democrat from Arizona who has been targeted by members of the Tea Party including, perhaps … Continue reading