Always looking for sunshine, figuratively and lite Always looking for sunshine, figuratively and literally. Sometimes we don’t have to look very far and it finds us. ☀️
It didn’t take much to get me to @mikespastasand It didn’t take much to get me to @mikespastasandwichshoppe when a friend texted me a screenshot of their cheese butter. Up until last week I had never even heard of cheese butter but just two days later, I’m driving an hour round trip to get some. 😂 I was never one to succumb to peer pressure (I didn’t have my first drink until I was 21!), but when it comes to food finds, I am very easily intrigued. After all, that’s how I’ve discovered some of my favorite bites over the years … lardo from @butlerandtheboard, a spicy Italian sausage, and my love of chicharron. If you haven’t visited Mike’s in Nutley, it’s worth a visit. While there, I also got a small tray of meatballs (a bargain at $10!) and a delicious mortadella sandwich that is worth a round trip. ✨
The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter nee The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter need a little bit of color, so here you go. 😍 Love this chest of drawers. Discovered it buried in a local shop and bought it specifically for the green color (one of my favorites). Vintage Coke crate was a $10 score from a garage sale place on Facebook some ten years ago. And the assorted markers in Roy G Biv order (natch) that aren’t used anymore because my kids have sadly left that phase. 🙃
Weekend Photos in Review, old school still photo s Weekend Photos in Review, old school still photo style, hope you had a good one! ✨
A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if I wanted her to bring me back anything. Would you believe me if I told you I asked for salt? I love picking up different varieties, whether we’re traveling or I’m just visiting a new shop. Maddie grabbed me a super cute one from her trip to Paris last year, and the Magic Unicorn Salt I get locally is another favorite. What’s yours?
One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a serious case of FOMO on the daily, gets hiccups more than anyone we know and has perpetual bed head. She’s quite the unique roommate but may be exactly what our home needed. 💛
I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw th I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw that @njdotcom had picked six bagel shops at the “best in the state,” and one was reasonably local, all the sudden I needed one. I was never one to fall prey to peer pressure, but I’m very definitely a marketer’s dream. 😂 Alfa Bagels is on Route 10 in Randolph and has a good assortment of bagels, including all the usual suspects, but with a few others like rainbow, Asiago and French Toast throw in for good measure. Their bagels always seem to have a nice chew, which I appreciate and I love their sesame one. My go-to order lately is a double toasted flagel with lox spread and tomato. Their lox spread is a little ho hum, but the bagel is delish. Check them out next time you’ve got a craving (or get motivated by a local news story 😝). What’s your bagel order?
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Happy Birthday to Me!

July 31, 2006 · Narrative

Today, this inquisitive little thing turns 36 years young.
Happy Birthday to Me!
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  1. Laura Rebecca says

    July 31, 2006 at 12:02 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate! I hope your day is absolutely wonderful!

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    July 31, 2006 at 12:30 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday!

    Hope you have a great day!

    The Neighbors

    Reply
  3. wheresmymind says

    July 31, 2006 at 1:00 pm

    Happy Bday…hope you have a super coolio day!

    Reply
  4. bourgogne says

    July 31, 2006 at 1:35 pm

    happy birthday, cate! have an excellent day; you deserve it.

    Reply
  5. sam says

    July 31, 2006 at 2:55 pm

    have a great day, Cate

    -sam

    Reply
  6. Alysha says

    July 31, 2006 at 3:00 pm

    Saw the post on Cooking Light and came on over here to wish you a Happy Birthday!

    So, is DH moving the cooking night to Monday instead of Wednesday or are you going out? Or “obligatory other”? :)

    Our birthdays are only 2 days apart – I just turned 40 on Saturday. :)

    Reply
  7. Alanna says

    July 31, 2006 at 3:31 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  8. Catherine says

    July 31, 2006 at 4:16 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate! Cute picture! And you’re still a youngster! Eat well!

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    July 31, 2006 at 4:37 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  10. Pamela says

    July 31, 2006 at 4:46 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate!!!

    Reply
  11. Robyn1007 says

    July 31, 2006 at 6:25 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate!

    Reply
  12. WhiteTrashBBQ says

    July 31, 2006 at 7:04 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate!

    Reply
  13. Stacy says

    July 31, 2006 at 7:22 pm

    pgHappy Birthday Cate!

    Have a wonderful day :)

    Reply
  14. Dani says

    July 31, 2006 at 8:21 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate! I wish you a wonderful day with your family!

    Reply
  15. Ivonne says

    July 31, 2006 at 8:47 pm

    Happy Birthday, Cate!

    Reply
  16. Patti says

    July 31, 2006 at 9:16 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate!

    Hope you had a great day!

    Reply
  17. Anupama says

    July 31, 2006 at 9:31 pm

    Hey Cate,
    A very happy B’day to you . You were a very cute baby.I am supposing its you in the photo

    Reply
  18. Anonymous says

    July 31, 2006 at 11:32 pm

    To my beautiful wife happy birthday you are my soul mate my one and only true love happy birthday my princess

    Reply
  19. Anonymous says

    July 31, 2006 at 11:35 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!! To my favorite 2nd wife. To many dinners,vacations and happy times. I don’t even mind the extra food testing weight i have gained.

    The neighbor husband

    Reply
  20. Tammy says

    August 1, 2006 at 2:01 am

    Happy Birthday!!
    Hope you had a delightfully pink day.

    Reply
  21. Ed Tep says

    August 1, 2006 at 2:21 am

    Happy Birthday, Cate! I hope your birthday wish comes true!

    Reply
  22. Claire says

    August 1, 2006 at 4:18 am

    I hope that your birthday has been great! Celebrate to the fullest!

    Reply
  23. sher says

    August 1, 2006 at 5:21 am

    Happy Birthday Cate!! You look adorable in that picture!

    Reply
  24. stacey says

    August 1, 2006 at 5:47 am

    yeah! week long (or month long) birthdays are the best! happy bday! many more…

    Reply
  25. Catesa says

    August 1, 2006 at 10:12 am

    yes a very very happy birthday to you!!

    Reply
  26. Sumitha says

    August 1, 2006 at 2:39 pm

    Belated birthday Wishes to you Cate!You look very very cute in that pic !

    Reply
  27. krhm says

    August 2, 2006 at 1:41 am

    Happy belated birthday!

    Reply

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The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter nee The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter need a little bit of color, so here you go. 😍 Love this chest of drawers. Discovered it buried in a local shop and bought it specifically for the green color (one of my favorites). Vintage Coke crate was a $10 score from a garage sale place on Facebook some ten years ago. And the assorted markers in Roy G Biv order (natch) that aren’t used anymore because my kids have sadly left that phase. 🙃
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It didn’t take much to get me to @mikespastasand It didn’t take much to get me to @mikespastasandwichshoppe when a friend texted me a screenshot of their cheese butter. Up until last week I had never even heard of cheese butter but just two days later, I’m driving an hour round trip to get some. 😂 I was never one to succumb to peer pressure (I didn’t have my first drink until I was 21!), but when it comes to food finds, I am very easily intrigued. After all, that’s how I’ve discovered some of my favorite bites over the years … lardo from @butlerandtheboard, a spicy Italian sausage, and my love of chicharron. If you haven’t visited Mike’s in Nutley, it’s worth a visit. While there, I also got a small tray of meatballs (a bargain at $10!) and a delicious mortadella sandwich that is worth a round trip. ✨
The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter nee The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter need a little bit of color, so here you go. 😍 Love this chest of drawers. Discovered it buried in a local shop and bought it specifically for the green color (one of my favorites). Vintage Coke crate was a $10 score from a garage sale place on Facebook some ten years ago. And the assorted markers in Roy G Biv order (natch) that aren’t used anymore because my kids have sadly left that phase. 🙃
Weekend Photos in Review, old school still photo s Weekend Photos in Review, old school still photo style, hope you had a good one! ✨
A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if I wanted her to bring me back anything. Would you believe me if I told you I asked for salt? I love picking up different varieties, whether we’re traveling or I’m just visiting a new shop. Maddie grabbed me a super cute one from her trip to Paris last year, and the Magic Unicorn Salt I get locally is another favorite. What’s yours?
One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a serious case of FOMO on the daily, gets hiccups more than anyone we know and has perpetual bed head. She’s quite the unique roommate but may be exactly what our home needed. 💛
I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw th I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw that @njdotcom had picked six bagel shops at the “best in the state,” and one was reasonably local, all the sudden I needed one. I was never one to fall prey to peer pressure, but I’m very definitely a marketer’s dream. 😂 Alfa Bagels is on Route 10 in Randolph and has a good assortment of bagels, including all the usual suspects, but with a few others like rainbow, Asiago and French Toast throw in for good measure. Their bagels always seem to have a nice chew, which I appreciate and I love their sesame one. My go-to order lately is a double toasted flagel with lox spread and tomato. Their lox spread is a little ho hum, but the bagel is delish. Check them out next time you’ve got a craving (or get motivated by a local news story 😝). What’s your bagel order?
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