Monthly Archives: July 2010

Scott’s third book arrived tonight! If you want to learn more about using TypePad (the book is both informative and written in Scott’s most helpful and entertaining tone), you can buy it here. .

I woke up this morning with a funky tummy. A little achy, a bit queasy and totally hungry. I thought for sure it was a combination of the tale-end of my period and a body ready for breakfast. But even … Continue reading →

I’ve never been much for ice cubes. I’ve always had smaller freezers, and that precious real estate was reserved for food, not frozen water. Except, during these sticky, desperately hot Philadelphia summer days, I craved iced coffee, water, tea. I’ve … Continue reading →

Well hello, corn season. I am delighted that you are here!

Walking home from 30th Street Station tonight, the sky was so blue and the moon, a perfect crescent.

After work, I met a friend for drinks, where we spent two hours talking about canning, seasonal food and blogging. My kind of evening. On my way home, I contemplated getting gelato, but opted instead of homemade salsa and a … Continue reading →

Thursday night was the monthly night out with some of my girlfriends. This time we ate at Tacqueria Veracruzana in South Philly. I do love their $6 plate of tacos al pastor.

Last night, after a fun dinner at Le Bec-Fin (their four courses for $40 deal) with friends Dan and Becca, Scott and I wandered into our neighborhood Barnes and Noble. Scott did what he always does when in a bookstore. … Continue reading →

Waking up this morning was tough, as the city was blanketed by a grey, sopping storm. My block and a half walk to work left me soaked, despite my enormous umbrella. However, by the time I returned home, the only … Continue reading →

Several weeks ago, Scott and I were at Lowes. Looking at all the lovely tiles and new sinks, I was suddenly overcome with a wave of despondency about the shabby state of our kitchen. Scott asked me if there was … Continue reading →