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Tomato, Chard & Butter Bean Stew

Good Morning, Friends!

It’s cold out…am I right?  It’s damp. It’s cat-boots and fleece sweatpants weather. It’s “I don’t feel like going outside but would rather watch a whole marathon of Christopher Guest movies” weather.  Best in Show, anyone? Don’t mind if I do.

I am most likely just a complainer. I live in the San Francisco Bay area. We like to complain when it gets cold. I understand that we are merely sissies. It isn’t snowing here. I do not own a completely waterproof coat. My sheets aren’t flannel. I rarely have to chip ice off of my car windows before starting it in the mornings. I get it. Total weather sissy. I will try to put on my big girl sweatpants and remember that there are people out there (maybe you) who actually get snowed-in. Do you own a pair of flannel lined jeans? Mukluks? I’m sorry, friend. You need hot cocoa more than I do. I hope you stocked up. […]

Dog in a Tank Top | Doing My Best

See that skeptical dawg? Yup. She is mine.

As many of you know, I am a new parent.

I’ve had a cat for years, but let’s get honest and say that just isn’t that same thing.  It’s not often you have a new baby in your life that is instantly potty-trained. Cats are low maintenance on all levels. My cat doesn’t even care if we touch. She would actually prefer if ALL of the bodily contact we have is on her terms… usually her paws on my windpipe to wake me up.

On the flip side…

I have a six-month-old toe-headed beauty named Emma. Sometimes I call her Mini Retriever. Often that is just shortened to “Mini Treeves” Or when I am feeling particularly nostalgic for the days of Bill and Ted and their Excellent Adventures,  we go with “Keanu Treeves”.  She has no sense of humor about any of this. She hasn’t developed her love for puns yet. We’re working on it.  She’s only a baby. […]

Mediterranean Cashew Spread | A Friendship Link Up

Today Becca over at The Dabblist and I are linking up to give you some cashew magic.  Did you know that you can make cheese and dips and spreads out of cashews?  I sure didn’t.  It’s just a little magic that happens when you soak your nuts. I could edit that to sound less dirty, but I am just going with it. Call me Tobias Funke.

The truth is, I was scared.

Becca and I started doing something called The Friend Diet. In short, we would send each other texts of all of the meals and snacks we ate during the day. The goal was just to be held accountable for all of things we decided to put in our faces. It turns out that we are just really good friends and support each other through our love of cheese, baked goods and the occasional milkshake. In times of green juice or in times of cookie cake, I got your back friend. You my girl. 🙂 […]

Stormy Weather | A Time For Unapologetic Footwear

It’s raining.  It’s cold.
I’ve spoiled myself with one of those salted-caramel hot chocolates and am on the sleepy-side of a sugar coma. Both of the pets are sleeping. It’s a stormy weather sleep-fest in here.

Look at those party animals. […]