Monthly Archives: May 2011

My sister is a working musician who has a number of friends in that world. Often, her people will tour through Philly and on occasion, she wrangles a ticket for me. Tonight, she got me on the list for a … Continue reading →

I turned the book in last night and suddenly, the weight of the world was off my shoulders. I took today to sleep in, get my new driver’s license and visit a couple of thrift stores. It was lovely.

I am just a few words away from being down with my book draft. More tomorrow.

I went to the Headhouse Farmers’ Market this morning, with rhubarb, asparagus and strawberries on the brain and happily, I found all three. I bought the stalks and stems you see above from Culton Organics. It’s a farm out in … Continue reading →

My dear friend Val spent the last seven months traveling around the world. She recently returned to the states and is back in Philly, though who knows for how long. Val came over for breakfast this morning and brought me … Continue reading →

I spent most of today sitting at a table our building’s side patio. It’s a hardly used space and isn’t in range of any free wireless internet networks, making it absolutely perfect for hours of interrupted cookbook work. This bench … Continue reading →

Playing around, taking pictures of my wedding band(s). Back when Scott and I were getting married, I had some issues figuring out what I wanted in terms of engagement rings and wedding bands. He was a champ, even though my … Continue reading →

Breakfast in a jar.

The back of the car, all filled with jars. I posted more about this over on Food in Jars.

Flowers from yesterday’s Headhouse Square Farmers’ Market.