Kale Salad with Cherries and Pistachio Dressing
One of the best restaurants in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow, has what they call the “ubiquitous kale salad” on their menu. The name is tongue-in-cheek, but the salad itself is phenomenal. The greens themselves are all kale (something that can be hard to pull off), and there’s nothing else garnishing the leaves except a … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: December 4, 2016
This morning the whole family ran the Cambridge Winter Classic 5k. It was a first for my mom, dad, and Charlotte. It’s a favorite race of mine because it’s the first formal race I ever ran (after my high school track career). It’s my fifth time running the course; my times have slowed way down since … Read more
Homemade Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes are considered a quick and easy weeknight option. They aren’t something I grew up with, but when I wanted to try them at home this fall (to use up some leftover hamburger buns from what is likely the last grilling night of the season), I wanted to get a bit creative and improve … Read more
Sunday morning coffee: October 9, 2016
We went apple picking this weekend with Charlotte. The orchard had all the trimmings: apple cider donuts, music, hayrides, a small-ish orchard we could walk to, and (yay!) a petting zoo. We’ve spent a lot of time recently reading books about animals and playing with puzzles and shapes of animals; Charlotte knows the names of … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: October 2, 2016
It’s getting darker and colder, and we’ve had several drizzly days. It certainly feels like the seasons are shifting and fall is here. Here’s what I’m eating and reading this week:
Sunday Morning Coffee: September 25, 2016
A quick picture of the gorgeous decorations from David’s company’s annual employee summer gathering where they served delicious Vietnamese food.
Sunday Morning Coffee: September 4, 2016
This weekend was special because my parents just arrived from Minnesota to spend the next few months close by. We met up with them in their new space south of the city to explore their new home and spend some quality time in our new proximity. We also brought along essential groceries as a house-warming … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: July 31, 2016
Woke up to a dreary gray morning after not getting nearly enough sleep (stayed up late reading + an early rising toddler). My Sunday morning included lots of coffee and then, thankfully, a nap. David took the baby for a walk and came back with these flowers. And now the day is brightening and it’s the … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: July 24, 2016
Finally a break after a l-o-n-g stretch of work that even spanned last weekend. Catching up on lounging around the house with coffee and the new crop of food magazines. A busy few weeks behind me, and another few to go before August vacation, but there’s a lot to look forward to, too. Here’s what … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: July 17, 2016
This week has been a bit of a slog. Both David and I put in long hours at work and somehow managed to balance it all with spending quality(-ish) time with Charlotte. The week ended with a two-day stint at the hospital, providing coverage for the inpatient services (hence the coffee in the parking lot … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: July 10, 2016
At the end of a tough week, one of the things I’d most like to share is a podcast that’s been making me very happy lately: Another Round with Heben and Tracy. I started listening earlier in 2016 when I was on a mission to include more comedy in my life, and their show is funny and … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: July 4, 2016
It’s not Sunday, but it’s a holiday, so that counts. More time for lounging on the porch with Babykins, eating celebratory donuts, and enjoying the gorgeous weather here in Boston. So here’s what I’m up to in terms of reading and cooking:
Chicken Broccoli Ramen Bowl
Out to lunch at a familiar bistro with my sister yesterday, I hit a kind of rut with ordering off the menu: none of the soups, sandwiches, flatbreads, or specials were sounding quite like they’d hit the spot. It was the Friday before 4th of July weekend, and I’d taken the afternoon off at my practice, turning … Read more
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Clearly, it’s the season for pumpkin, so if you’ haven’t already had your fill, I wanted to share this recipe for a coffee cake I’ve been baking in the fall over the past several years. It’s started out trying to be all fancy (cream cheese ripples through the batter, a spiced pecan streusel on top). … Read more
