December 2011

Pancake afternoons

December 28, 2011
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I like to make more luxurious breakfasts for myself on the days that I work night shift.    I try and sleep in as long as possible and make breakfast fare later in the day as a means of tricking myself into thinking it’s early in the day (when it’s actually the …

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Soup Station

December 27, 2011
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This was my vision for dinner last night. Turned out pretty much exactly how I pictured it! Bonus: it was way tastier than I could have ever hoped for! The butternut squash puree is outstanding enough to stand on it’s own…add in pasta, sautéed …

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Mercado in May

December 27, 2011
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On May 18th, our daily Starbucks morning meet-up was a bit delayed because Alene’s a bit slow.  She couldn’t figure out her iPad alarm.  Fail.     Eventually we all got coffee, food, and set off to Madrid’s Palacio Real.   I could seriously live the royal life. …

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Mega (obnoxious) Monday

December 26, 2011
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Oh my goodness, it’s only the DAY after Christmas and I’m already feeling completely bombarded with weight loss programs and get-in-shape tips for the new year.  The morning news is ridiculous.  Goals for January.  Jenny Craig ads.  Low fat leftover recipes.  Help!! Dear 2012, I will greet you in January with open arms, until then [...]

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Merry Merry

December 25, 2011
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Today I’m wearing my Santa socks.   [from my hospital’s president]   [from my family]   I brought my usual lunch pack yesterday, but I didn’t even eat any of it!! Ok, I did eat some of it.  Like breakfast. …

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