Still have not had much of a chance to unpack…so, no new photos, but here are some things I’ve learned since moving to SB last weekend: —Everyone is crazy nice & understanding & accommodating here…it’s truly lovely. I love everyone at the apartment complex, work, the grocery store, everywhere… —There’s no traffic, ever. Even in the … More Things I’ve learned….
I’m moving!! I’ve recently changed careers and managed to find myself a new home in beautiful Santa Barbara. Ah..the vintage apartments. Swoon! I may never leave SoCal simply because of the abundance of this type of architecture 😉 And I got one with an original O’Keefe & Merritt stove!!!!! I’m in mid century heaven 🙂 … More Vintage Apartment Love
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 3,100 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 5 years to get … More 2012 in review
Today is my parent’s 35th wedding anniversary!! I thought that, as a tribute, i’d take the opportunity to share an egg nog recipe from the priest that married them. The nickname is from my sister recently proclaiming that the egg nog is not far from rocket fuel based on the high alcohol content…she’s a propulsion … More Father McCartney’s Egg Nog (a.k.a. Rocket Fuel Egg Nog)
I had a lovely Thanksgiving yesterday, went to see Wreck-it Ralph (& Paperman!!!) with the ex. The movie was great & I was happy to see Paperman again. Brian created much of the technology used to make Paperman, which I got to see at the US premiere & just love, go see it!!! Then I … More X-mas Candy
I used to get the gingersnap granola at Whole Foods all the time, but I had to stop when I went gluten-free 😦 Then I found this recipe!! I have made some slight modifications to the original recipe based on my personal preferences & a recent fondness of chia seeds. It is not really like … More Gingersnap Granola
Mmm…peanut butter. Saw these on pinterest & had to try them–they are super easy, delicious & flour-free! Here’s the original posting. Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients: 1 C peanut butter (I used extra chunky) 1 C sugar 1 well-beaten egg 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350F Mix the peanut butter, sugar, egg … More Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
I love pizza…I truly think it’s the perfect food. I can get some gluten-free pizza in LA, but most have a thin, cracker-like crust & sometimes I want, well, a deep dish pizza. I meant to blog about this a couple of weeks ago when I made the little pizzas, but life (& a breakup) … More Mini Deep Dish Pizzas (gluten-free)
So, we’re having a pie-off at the lab. I have never made a pie before, let alone a gluten-free one (although, it might make it easier since I can’t overwork the gluten). I’ve decided to make a crostata di marmellata as I’ve been wanting to make one ever since … More Crostata di Marmellata (gluten-free)
I’ve been sewing forever (> 20 years), but I rarely sew my clothing…I usually stick with costuming or mild home dec. I think it’s because things never turn out exactly the way I imagine them. I am determined to do more garment sewing though, I have so much fabric in my stash that needs to … More Liberty of London Summer Dress
Flamingo Pink & Aqua 