It’s hard to believe I’ve been blogging for close to three years now. It’s been fun. I’ve enjoyed sharing recipes, keeping family and friends updated on what is going on acros...
This year is just not letting up. I’ve been busy, busy, busy. Same goes for Tyler. Tyler came down with flu-like symptoms this weekend and was so miserable he even went to the doctor. It turned...
The holidays are behind us and its back to the books for me. I really enjoyed seeing Tyler, spending time with family, and eating way too much holiday food. We enjoyed a delicious last meal with my f...
Its been awhile hasn’t it. I’ve been busy with a cross-country road trip, Thanksgiving, and then exams, all in a row. Despite the craziness, I’ve been enjoying a little holiday chee...
An update on Tyler and life in Shanghai is a bit overdue. The colder weather that has been setting in on most of us in the U.S. has also set in over Shanghai. The cold seems to cause the smog to sett...
Last Sunday was the final day of Foodbuzz Festival and it did not disappoint. In the morning I walked with Melissa and Mellissa to brunch sponsored by Godiva at Perry’s. There was an impressive...
Saturday of Foodbuzz Festival was spent shopping, enjoying the awesome Tasting Pavilion and watching Tyler Florence prepare pork chops at the Gala Dinner. Elise and I grabbed bagel sandwiches at Posh...
I had a blast this weekend in San Francisco! I drove there Friday to enjoy a weekend of food, blog friends, and enjoying San Francisco at Foodbuzz Festival. I met up with Elise, Mellissa, and Melissa...
I desperately needed to get out of the noise and seeming chaos of the city this weekend. Saturday morning I searched frustratingly through the apartment for my Camelbak and then drove up to Auburn St...
To start, the winner of the Big G Cereal giveaway is: Random Integer Generator Here are your random numbers: 6 Timestamp: 2011-10-26 20:38:56 UTC Comment # 6: Elise says: October 24, 2011 at 11:31 pm...
Some people wake up in the morning and could go until lunch without eating. I am not one of those people, although sometimes I envy them. I eat breakfast almost every morning, because if I don’...
*Warning: This post contains information that is graphic and disturbing as well as links to articles that may contain graphic videos and material. Last weekend in Foshan, China, a little girl Yueyue ...
Amidst the chaos that has been the past week or two of me and Tyler’s life we took time out to drive to San Francisco this past weekend for the Nike Women’s Half Marathon. Source I signed...
Tyler and I ate a really wide variety of food while we were in Shanghai. I was surprised at first by how many restaurants were available with not just Western-style food, but also food from many othe...
I didn’t want to keep you waiting any longer (but it is still October 3!), so this is just a quick post to announce the winner of the Dinner@6 $100 American Express Gift Card. Drumroll please. ...
Western expats really have it pretty good in Shanghai when it comes to food choices. He’s my favorite expat. Between the numerous import grocery stores and a huge variety of western restaurants...
Recently, Foodbuzz teamed up with American Express for a little contest called Dinner@6. Twenty bloggers, including myself, were given the opportunity to compete by creating a dinner recipe with 6 in...
I still can’t believe I am writing this post from Shanghai, China! Source: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/l ife/2008-11/18/content_7216465 .htm I arrived here Saturday evening (that’s Friday ...
Three week long business trips aren’t easy for anyone. I’ve spent the last 3 weeks making sure that things are getting done at home – paying rent and other bills, grocery shopping, ...
It has been 10 years since the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. On the morning of September 11, 2001 I rode the bus to school, beginning the day just like any other. I was a freshman in high s...
Today, I was an Urban Hiker. I hate having to drive whenever I want to go somewhere. So, I took action. I walked a total of 6 miles around Midtown and East Sacramento to go to the USPS mailbox and to...
I had a night class last night and a full schedule today, so in place of something of my own, I’ve instead got a great guest post for you from James Kim with Food on the Table. Enjoy! Speaking ...
Did I mention that I’m training for the Nike Women’s Half-Marathon? Up until today my training has been pretty light and uneventful. Today, however, was my first run that felt like a long...
Sunday started early, ended late, and was generally awesome! I woke up early with Tyler and drove him to the airport. He’s in Grand Rapids for the next week. His schedule gives the phrase ̶...
If you’ve been following along, you read that I did a major makeup overhaul a little over a week ago. I got rid of some makeup that had been around for far too long and I replaced my empty masc...
It’s been over a year since I got married, and I just got around to creating a wedding album. Oops. It likely would have taken me longer to make one, except that I was offered the opportunity t...
I’ve been on an Israeli couscous kick for the past few weeks. I’ve mixed it with simple onions and peppers, with sundried tomatoes, and finally with shrimp and some vegetables in this sum...
Let’s talk makeup. I don’t wear a lot of it, although I do seem to have a decent collection of it. This is mildly embarrassing, but I haven’t purchased any new makeup since before m...
First on the agenda: Congratulations to Betsy, Jess, Jessie, and Lizet, the winners of the Stonyfield Organic Activia coupon packs! I hope you all enjoy them. Two weekends ago (oops), Tyler and I cel...
Happy Thursday! Thank you all for your recent comments and encouragement on my haircut, Tyler’s anniversary, and our upcoming adventures and life in China! I appreciate the support and knowing ...
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