I’m in Glacier National Park hiking with my family for two weeks before my last semester of graduate school begins in late August. In my absence, I’d like to give you a taste of one of my favorite bakeries. (A version of this story originally appeared on Gapers Block.) If you have ever had the opportunity […]
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Yearly Archives: 2011This has been the first summer that has really felt like summer to me in a long time. Soaring temperatures, breezy bike rides, patio drinking, vacations, great food, old friends, new friends, grad school classes, and barely a moment to sit still – just the way I like it. I’ve been fortunate to spend a […] show 4 comments I’m doing a terrible job of making seasonal recipes this summer; too much traveling for business. My daughter has a birthday coming up and I think I should make this. Sounds divine! Lovely family. Cheers! m Great side by side of you and your grandfather! I am excited too when a reunion is coming! Meeting my old folks and my cute nephews, we do some baking and cooking new dishes! I can include this on my list of recipes for this occasions too. Thanks Malina and Terri! It is sweltering in Illinois as I write this. I glanced at the weather report before I biked to work this morning, and to my dismay saw that it would feel like 112 F outside. And, it did. Look out east coast, this heat wave is coming for you. I’d recommend that you stock a few […] show 8 comments Yum! This is exactly what the thermometer is calling for. Yum! This is exactly what the thermometer is calling for. Looks like exactly what I want to drink on my porch … maybe with a dash of hot sauce, too! Looks like exactly what I want to drink on my porch … maybe with a dash of hot sauce, too! Indeed Katie, enjoy! Indeed Katie, enjoy! Oh, yum. Oh, yum. It never feels like summer until July, when the midwest gets hit with the first dangerous heat wave and the humidity becomes overwhelming. Everyone likes to complain about it, including me, but I secretly appreciate the extreme temperatures that mark our seasons in this region. When I lived in Oregon, I was always felt a […] show 4 comments Not so sure about beet ice cream, but great shot of the…Banksy? Not so sure about beet ice cream, but great shot of the…Banksy? I’m not sure Carl. I don’t think so, but it is possible. I’m not sure Carl. I don’t think so, but it is possible. The American Library Association annual conference took place in New Orleans this year. I waited until the last minute to decide to attend, but in late June I joined thousands of other librarians and archivists for a week in a truly lovely city. It’s no secret that I have a special place in my […] show 10 comments Stellar photos of a magic city! We visit for Jazz Fest every year. You captured the feeling perfectly. Stellar photos of a magic city! We visit for Jazz Fest every year. You captured the feeling perfectly. Praline bacon sounds amazing! Praline bacon sounds amazing! I love the photo of the Natchez – it glows! Sounds like a great vacation. I love the photo of the Natchez – it glows! Sounds like a great vacation. such gorgeous photographs, Gemma! I’m so excited that you were able to go to NOLA–we are just a handful of hours away, and I’m dying to go back, it’s been a few years. thank you so much for sharing. such gorgeous photographs, Gemma! I’m so excited that you were able to go to NOLA–we are just a handful of hours away, and I’m dying to go back, it’s been a few years. thank you so much for sharing. Thanks Richard, it really is kind of a magical place. The light was so lovely everywhere. Thanks Richard, it really is kind of a magical place. The light was so lovely everywhere. |
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Alanna - What an oasis!
Alanna - What an oasis!
Jen Zelazny - Amazing views inside and out!
Jen Zelazny - Amazing views inside and out!
kickpleat - What a wonderful find and MT looks so beautiful! I’m jonesing for a roadtrip with lots of camping…and bakeries!
kickpleat - What a wonderful find and MT looks so beautiful! I’m jonesing for a roadtrip with lots of camping…and bakeries!
Nishta - want to go, right now! visited Glacier as a kid with my parents and have been really wanting to take my partner Jill back to MT…so beautiful.
Nishta - want to go, right now! visited Glacier as a kid with my parents and have been really wanting to take my partner Jill back to MT…so beautiful.
Maryann McDaniel - Just found you blog…jealous you got to go to Glacier. My niece is getting married today in Polson near there and I wish I could have made the trip. I finished my doctorate in May. Good luck to you with graduate school this year. What a sense of accomplishment. You also visited another of my favorite places — New Orleans. I map out the food stops throughout NO every time we go! Thanks for sharing your adventures and the food.
Maryann McDaniel - Just found you blog…jealous you got to go to Glacier. My niece is getting married today in Polson near there and I wish I could have made the trip. I finished my doctorate in May. Good luck to you with graduate school this year. What a sense of accomplishment. You also visited another of my favorite places — New Orleans. I map out the food stops throughout NO every time we go! Thanks for sharing your adventures and the food.
Gemma - It’s a truly amazing place Alanna and Jen!
kickpleat – the camping and bakery combo can’t be beat ;) I hope you get to enjoy a trip soon.
I hope you do Nishta! Such a breathtaking place.
Thank you Maryann and congratulations on finishing your doctorate. What an accomplishment! Glacier and New Orleans are definitely two of my favorite places.
Gemma - It’s a truly amazing place Alanna and Jen!
kickpleat – the camping and bakery combo can’t be beat ;) I hope you get to enjoy a trip soon.
I hope you do Nishta! Such a breathtaking place.
Thank you Maryann and congratulations on finishing your doctorate. What an accomplishment! Glacier and New Orleans are definitely two of my favorite places.
Raw Corn & Cashew Chowder » Pro Bono Baker - […] spent a lovely long weekend in the Bay Area in May and I’m heading on my annual Glacier backpacking trip with my Dad in a few weeks. The summer has been busy with six weddings and various out-of-town […]