Jared and I are self-proclaimed winter enthusiasts. We love cold weather. We love snow. We’re mildly intrigued by the idea of staying in one of those igloo hotels. There’s a reason our electric bill takes a much-appreciated nosedive in the winter (and a not-so-lovely skyrocket in the summer). Basically, if it’s cold and frost-covered, we…
Archives for January 2012
The best things in life are sweet
Ah, dessert. Whether it’s icy cold outside, you’ve had a rough day, you’re feeling under the weather or you’re incredibly sleep-deprived, sometimes all you need is a little something sweet to make all seem right in the world. The older I get (yes, it’s all relative, I know), the more I’ve come to appreciate the…
For the love of tinkering: Easy spinach enchiladas
It’s Friday the 13th! Eep! Fortunately, good eats are always a good idea, even for the most superstitious black cats on the block. These easy peasy enchiladas were whipped up in a flash this week, which was a good deal considering all we had going on. Work, school, baby doc appointment … (shots for the…
Caramel corn? Don’t mind if I do.
Fair warning: This is not a resolution-friendly post. There are certain foods that are dangerously addicting. You know the type. It’s the food — usually snack food — that you shouldn’t even go near because once you start, you’ve unleashed that uncontrollable Pringles-type action (once you pop, the fun don’t stop, y’all). Typically, I think…
Happy New Year! Hats off to 2012!
Happy New Year to all! I hope you rang in 2012 with a bang — or at the very least a spirited thump. Amazingly, despite sleep deprivation and my Bean-induced need to revert back to my childhood bedtime as of late, I made it all the way to midnight. Woo hoo! Rather than spend our…