Stevia

Lemon!

You have to say that like Jack Donaghy.  Oh 30 Rock, I miss you. I really don’t crave lemon too often.  Especially in winter.  Citrus seems summery to me, despite the fact that all the orange and lemon trees in our neighborhood are just now bursting with fruit.  Anyway, I picked a few lemons from our neighbor’s tree because I was in the mood for lemony things.  I swear my brain thinks up all the best recipe ideas in the late night hours as I lie in bed trying to fall asleep.  [Which is actually… Read more >

Feelings, “rice” and rice

I am… [So many ways to end the phrase] (a) crazy – from being by myself with an infant for almost two weeks (b) tired – for the same reason (c) proud – for landing an awesome job (d) nervous – for accepting said job (e) excited – for a visitor this weekend (f) lonely – because I haven’t met many people in Davis (yet!) (g) anxious – to begin a new chapter (h) happy – to spend money without feeling guilty (i) relieved – that Kyle is returning home today (fingers crossed)   Oh! … Read more >

Philly: White Dog Cafe

Last morning in Philly! Rather than trek into Center City again, we stayed in our ‘hood for breakfast. Even though they are right next to each other, I’m not very familiar with either Penn or Drexel’s campus. Because I was in the accelerated nursing program at Drexel I spent nearly all of my time in Center City.  The only occasion I had to go over to the main part of campus where the university buildings and lecture halls are was for finals (HESI exams).  Blah. But I did pass through campus on my way to… Read more >

Stevia winner

Sorry for the late night post.  I was busy blowing out my candles (not really).   But I know you guys are on edge waiting to find out who won the stevia, so without further ado…the FOUR random NuNaturals stevia winners are: #49 Shelby – “banana oat bread!” #80 jen – “i am dying to make your pumpkin banana bread with stevia! finally found pumpkin on sale at the store this week so now i can make it happen!” #97 Alice – “pumpkin banana bread. definitely. i’m on a HUGE pumpkin kick right now (who… Read more >

A health relapse

Last Friday was a wonderful work day because the entire time I was looking forward to my weekend.  Kyle and I had fun plans that involved good food, family time, and lots of relaxing.  But things took a turn in the afternoon.  Because I was at work, I didn’t get the voice message or email until my lunch break: G-ma’s at the hospital. For those who don’t know, my Grandma is not your average Grandma.  [June, 2011] She works.  She (attempts to) beat me in cards and darts.  And, as much as we all hate… Read more >