I spent this past weekend visiting Kentucky for the first time and running the Bourbon Chase (more on that soon when I finish editing my photos). The autumn color was truly spectacular and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful weekend. Even though we are experiencing a bit of warm snap right now, October has me thinking […]
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Yearly Archives: 2011Today is my 30th birthday! I’m grateful for: -Parents who are loving, supportive, and committed to education. -The lessons I continue to learn from my confident, feminist Mom and my active, outdoorsy Dad. -A smart and sweet brother who is one of my best friends. -Nick, for sharing adventures with me and always being excited […] show 18 comments Cheers to you! What a nice post and a lovely family. Cheers to you! What a nice post and a lovely family. Happy Birthday! Welcome to 30 :) Happy Birthday! Welcome to 30 :) Happy Happy Day, Ms Gemma! Happy Happy Day, Ms Gemma! Happy Birthday! I hope the years to come are full of good things and good people just like the first 30! Happy Birthday! I hope the years to come are full of good things and good people just like the first 30! Happy birthday, and thank you for sharing some of your journey with strangers. (Not to mention a carrot/bean recipe which has become a staple here!) Happy birthday, and thank you for sharing some of your journey with strangers. (Not to mention a carrot/bean recipe which has become a staple here!) happy bday! happy bday! Happy birthday & hooray for 30!! Happy birthday & hooray for 30!! This is so beautiful. Calm and quiet as a full moon. Happy birthday, Gemma :) This is so beautiful. Calm and quiet as a full moon. Happy birthday, Gemma :) Thanks Gretchen, Rachel, Alanna, Nupur, Anita, Jenny, kickpleat, and Vera! Thanks Gretchen, Rachel, Alanna, Nupur, Anita, Jenny, kickpleat, and Vera! Like many of you, early fall is my favorite time of year. I’ve unpacked extra blankets and sweaters, started to visit our local apple orchard on a nearly weekly basis, and I’m taking every opportunity to spend time outside before the daylight hours fade. The last few weekends have been been full of visitors and […] show 8 comments What a pretty pickle ;) What a pretty pickle ;) My sister got married at Allerton a few years ago. Gorgeous gardens there. Sounds like a nice visit. My sister got married at Allerton a few years ago. Gorgeous gardens there. Sounds like a nice visit. Gemma, how long do these last since these are quick pickling? Is it worth water bathing them to make them last longer? Gemma, how long do these last since these are quick pickling? Is it worth water bathing them to make them last longer? Thanks Jackie! Thanks Jackie! How is it that I never seem to realize the days are getting shorter until the first cool September day? Suddenly the sunlight looks a bit warmer on my bike ride home from work, summer flowers are few and far between, and neighborhood gardens are bursting with tomatoes and zucchinis. I’m one of the most […] show 2 comments Holy crap this looks good! Clearing my weekend schedule to bake. Love unfussy cakes like this one! And your photos are gorgeous. As for the shortening days, it’s kind of killing me. But we’re having a bit of a heatwave over here in the PNW which is good because summer heat only started here August 1st. Finally, summer in September. I’ll take it. My final semester of graduate school began last week. It’s hard to believe that it has been a year since I moved away from Chicago. I left the city overwhelmed and burned out after several years in nonprofit development. I didn’t have much of an end goal when I started library school. I was simply eager […] show 8 comments Your photos are already stunning. Can’t wait to see where this class takes you! Your photos are already stunning. Can’t wait to see where this class takes you! Pretty. I wonder if I can find black quinoa nearby… Pretty. I wonder if I can find black quinoa nearby… Just made your delicious Quinoa Tabbouleh! It was delicious! I’ll be making it again! Just made your delicious Quinoa Tabbouleh! It was delicious! I’ll be making it again! Aw, thanks Sam! Aw, thanks Sam! |
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Joe - Roasted garlic is a great addition to lentil soup. Spot-on Fall recipe.
Joe - Roasted garlic is a great addition to lentil soup. Spot-on Fall recipe.
Dina - I love lentil dishes — I’ll give this one a try!
Dina - I love lentil dishes — I’ll give this one a try!
kickpleat - i make a very similar soup. looks delicious and your photos are lovely!
kickpleat - i make a very similar soup. looks delicious and your photos are lovely!
Gemma - Thanks Joe. I agree, the roasted garlic really shines in this recipe.
I hope you enjoy it Dina!
Thanks kickpleat!
Gemma - Thanks Joe. I agree, the roasted garlic really shines in this recipe.
I hope you enjoy it Dina!
Thanks kickpleat!