When I found out I was going to Thailand, one of the first things I thought about was taking a cooking class. I didn't have a lot of time to figure out which was the best one and analyze the ratings vs. cost ratio - I just had pick one that would let me sign-up … Continue reading Cooking – Thai Style
I had about a week and half of notice before I left on this trip. My employer needed me to attend a conference in Bangkok, Thailand. Did I want to go? No hesitation. Only a few months earlier I'd been bemoaning the fact that I didn't have a single international trip planned for the year... … Continue reading It’s Too Hot to Take Pictures…
Visit number two to San Francisco was exploring all things not in a guidebook. This time my sister and I stayed in the Hayes Valley neighborhood - which was fabulous. It felt like a close-knit neighborhood in a huge city. We stumbled upon a short alley while looking for our Airbnb apartment. It was an … Continue reading San Francisco – Revisited
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This year is the first time in years that I haven't been on an international trip. I'm so lucky to have been able to see a little of the world, but staying home sounded nice to me this year. And much cheaper. So it was time to explore my homeland. I'm a little embarrassed to … Continue reading Perfect Storm
Though I loathe the end of summer, it does have a few perks- like fresh, local fruit. Washington State has some of the best late summer and fall fruit around- peaches, apples, pears and the invasive, but delicious blackberry. This was peach jam weekend. My mom has been canning and making jam as long as … Continue reading Jammin
The best way I can think to start of my new blog is with the place that inspired me to get moving! This past April I attended The Makerie in Boulder, CO and it was fantastic. Not only was the setting spectacular, but it was four days of creative teachers sharing their knowledge, fabulous food … Continue reading The Makerie
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