August 12, 2008 – 6:10 am
my favorite summer sandwich swapped out the “l ” for some arugula If you’re visiting me for lunch anytime soon, get ready for a blt. Both sets of parents have offered us tomatoes this week (keep ’em coming!) and so I am beyond happy to enjoy a warm, sliced tomato w/salt & pepper, some crispy […]
August 12, 2008 – 4:00 am
This summer, our vacation was of the driving sort. First stop (on Thursday) was Madison, Wisconsin. We had a great time, and if you’re planning on visiting, or just want to click along online, here are my recommendations: Atticus Such a cool shop with a nice edited selection, right across from the capitol (and I think […]
August 11, 2008 – 3:20 pm
photo from McMaster & Storm I thought this was one of the nicest collections/mementos. Kara (of McMaster & Storm, a shop I’ve been fascinated with ever since it was profiled in Country Living) has a great aunt who took the time to write short notes on wooden ice cream spoons remembering each treat. The plan […]
August 11, 2008 – 9:34 am
birthday cupcakes photo from bigsurbakery.com After reading Sunday’s New York Times feature about Big Sur Bakery, I knew I’d love it. And after visiting the site today (yesterday it was not working – too many other foodies doing the same?) I just know I’ll be finagling a trip to Big Sur to have a breakfast […]
August 11, 2008 – 6:28 am
photo from amazon.com We spent a lot of our driving vacation dealing with traffic. When I’m back to reading books (which should be in September – August is devoted to magazines) I’m planning to read Traffic, by Tom Vanderbilt. The excerpt about merging is fascinating. I am one of the early mergers who coldly stares […]
