that’s a lot of beans.

Thanksgiving was delicious! We’re still eating leftovers; the last of my celebration roast disappeared tonight and I’m kind of sad about it. Matt deep-fried a turkey breast, and made both regular cassoulet (in that giant cast iron pot) and a vegetarian version for me with Tofurky chorizo. My dad said the stuffing was the best he’d ever eaten. Also, Martha ...

progress report on 101 things in 1001 days (november 2010)

progress report on 101 things in 1001 days (november 2010)
Begin Date: July 4, 2010 End Date: April 1, 2013 Items Completed: 13 Progress:  I finished 2 things in  November 2010: 1) Dye my own yarn 2) Have a dinner party that requires the Wedgwood china Items currently in progress: 1) Get married (wedding planning is well underway!) 2) Be 100% debt-free 4) Finish my travel journals on runawaytruck.com within 60 days of ...

pasta radio

This morning, I woke up from a dream about pasta radio. That’s all I can say about that, really. Anyway, we have returned from the wonder that is Upstate, otherwise known as the CNY! Not that you doubted it, but we had a fantastic time. Here are some things I learned while there: 1. Syracuse is great. I would love ...

ok, so it’s probably not tuberculosis.

The sickness and the business, they linger on. I do, however, feel somewhat better today, and my anti-cough medication helps keep me from scaring all my coworkers. Since I seem to be well enough to return to the gym, I’m declaring this round of the plague officially over. In the week since I’ve been here… well, the most important part ...