Hacking away at the hedge
The star jasmine in front of our home tends to get wild quickly, spreading across the entire walkway to the front door within weeks. I managed to hack away at […]
New mask-drying technique
I’ve been obsessively laundering our face masks after every use and have finally figured out the best drying method. The actual clothes dryer wasn’t a great option because they came […]
Post-Thanksgiving tradition
Our Black Friday customs have nothing to do with shopping and everything to do with leftovers! When Mama was a little girl, her grandmother used to make the holiday dressing […]
Eating Thanksgiving backward
Since I finished making the sides and dessert a couple days ago, this was the easiest Thanksgiving we’ve ever enjoyed. All that was left to do today was put the […]
A reason to get dressed today
Rather than spending today cooking for Thanksgiving, I was at the hospital receiving treatment for Crohn’s Disease. My symptoms flared up very painfully this last week, leaving me eager for […]
The earliest I’ve ever finished holiday cooking
Two days before Thanksgiving and I’ve finished cooking, mostly! I’ve been preparing our Thanksgiving feast since I was 12 years old and this the earliest I’ve ever been ready. Our […]
Grand Marnier cranberry sauce
I’ve begun Thanksgiving holiday cooking early this year because I’ll be otherwise occupied on Wednesday when I’d normally be cooking up a storm. Mama adores homemade cranberry sauce and so […]
Watching a childhood favorite
Though I’ve shared something good with you these last few days, they’ve been a real struggle. My Crohn’s has been flaring—not badly enough to go to the ER during a […]
Wrapped in turquoise quilted love
This magnificent turquoise quilt arrived in the mail—an early Chanukkah gift from Mama’s childhood friend, More Diane. The colors and detailing are even more bold and beautiful in person. We […]
Challah on the fence
This beautiful challah was hanging in a bag with lemons on our back fence this morning. We are so lucky to have such thoughtful, generous neighbors! I’d just been thinking […]
