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Fêted and fed

After a weekend of Valentine’s and birthday celebrations, I’m feeling especially adored. Not to mention overfed – for you know the way to my heart is through my stomach! The … Continue reading

February 17, 2014 · 2 Comments

Bon appétit!

Those who know my husband and I at all know that our travels are usually very food-centric… many times we plan itineraries, if not the entire destination, based on what and … Continue reading

November 1, 2013 · 2 Comments

So…we’re not dieting

Not that you thought we were.  But as we do every fall, as the temps drop outside, they warm up inside as I crank up the oven!  So last week … Continue reading

October 20, 2012 · 2 Comments

Eating our way through Chicago

If you’ve been reading, you already know about the trip my husby and I took to Chicago celebrating our nine-year anniversary.  But in hindsight, maybe the anniversary was just an excuse … Continue reading

August 7, 2012 · Leave a comment

Mixing up tasty treats at The Yogurt Lab in Minneapolis

Really, really good stuff.  The Yogurt Lab opened recently near Lake Calhoun and the Whole Foods there, at 3100 Excelsior Blvd.  I headed there with my daughter and some friends … Continue reading

January 8, 2012 · Leave a comment

The healthy and the not-so-much

This week I tried out two new spots with my little girls: Mill Valley Kitchen (the healthy) and then Pandolfi (the not-so-much).  We enjoyed both, for as you can imagine, … Continue reading

June 26, 2011 · Leave a comment

The Mother(‘s) Lode

Had a great Mother’s Day despite somewhat cool and dreary weather Sunday. Kids were great all day, despite skipping naptime. They were so sweet to me and not only did I … Continue reading

May 10, 2011 · Leave a comment

Hedonism in Vegas

Indulgence for me is sleeping in, good food and drink, lazy time spent with friends, and shopping for beautiful & frivolous things. so, I started the morning with muesli, a … Continue reading

February 26, 2011 · Leave a comment

Stuff your stocking: new chocolate bars from Vosges

I’ve written about Vosges Haut-Chocolat before because I love their exotic truffle flavors and rich, high quality chocolate.  But, I’ve typically thought of the chocolate bars as the more widely … Continue reading

December 8, 2010 · Leave a comment

Black Friday sales start Thursday for some online

A few of the early sale notices I received in my email today. Happy Thanksgiving to you all, and good luck to those braving the Black Friday crowds! I don’t … Continue reading

November 25, 2010 · Leave a comment