I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Twenty-one school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
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Time to Move

June 19, 2007 · Miscellaneous

Posting over the next week or so is going to be a little sporadic as we’re moving this coming weekend. Boxes and boxes slowly fill each corner of our house as we spend our last few days here. And with each passing day, I have less and less stuff in the kitchen to work with.

Last night I packed up the rest of my spice collection. Pantry supplies are packed. All my plates, glasses and utensils are boxed up. I’m down to just a few boxes of spaghetti and cans of tuna fish to use up this week. The kitchen is looking pretty sparse to say the least.

All this is very exciting (and stressful!), but it also means the kitchen is not going to be the hub of activity that it usually is. ARF/5-A-Day will still run tomorrow, but I won’t be posting as much in the next week, just bits and pieces here and there as I can. On the other end, a new kitchen awaits us … an empty space for us to fill with many, many new food memories and family occasions, and just as important … a space that The Neighbor Wife has volunteered to organize!

Until then, we leave behind a fantastic space that we have grown to love and adore. A home that Nicholas was born in, a kitchen where he sat in his swing while I made marinara sauce, a counter where he helped me roll literally hundreds of wedding cookies, and an oven that 5 and a half years later I will remember by the burn mark that is s-t-i-l-l on my arm. We have enjoyed every minute of our time here, and I cannot wait to see what wonderful memories await us in the next kitchen.

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  1. Anonymous says

    June 19, 2007 at 12:38 pm

    That’s so sad. We’re going to miss the old house too. But, at the same time we can’t wait to move into the new house.

    (we’re all so close, my husband and I have been saying when WE move. lol)

    Can’t wait to help set up the new house.

    The Neighbors (wife)

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  2. Sarah Caron says

    June 19, 2007 at 2:34 pm

    When one door closes, another new one opens. It’s always a little sad to leave a home but you are embarking on a new adventure in a new home where you are sure to make many, many wonderful memories in the years to come.

    And I LOVE that cabinet in the picture.

    Reply
  3. Alisha says

    June 19, 2007 at 4:00 pm

    How exciting! I wish you the best of luck moving this weekend (and in the new house).

    Reply
  4. Cate says

    June 19, 2007 at 4:43 pm

    The Neighbor Wife – sniff, sniff, a little bittersweet. ;) Good thing you consider it “your move” too – wait ’till you see what The Husbands have to carry down the steps Friday. :0)

    Sarah – absolutely. Really looking forward to filling the new space with lots of memories. Love that cabinet too – because it looked a little Pottery Barnish, without the price tag.

    Alisha – Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    June 20, 2007 at 1:52 am

    The Husband speaks
    We leave behind so many memories. In this house that we are about to leave this weekend and we embark on a new adventure with our new house. i know we have many new memories.but its so sad to leaving this house.i will leave on this note i want to thank my beautiful wife for all the hard work she but into this moving running around call this person call that one.i know i dont say often but thank you princess and i love you

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  6. the chocolate lady ??? ??????? says

    June 20, 2007 at 3:16 am

    aw, now I’m all warm and fuzzy. . . what was I going to say? Best of luck in this new beginning!

    Reply
  7. mdvelazquez says

    June 21, 2007 at 9:32 am

    Good luck with your move.

    Reply
  8. Kristen says

    June 22, 2007 at 12:02 am

    Your hubby’s comment… so sweet!

    Good luck with the move. Are you moving our of town or just to a new house? We made a move a little over a year ago. Packing and moving and leaving behind the memories is hard. I made sure to go through the old house with my camera and a video camera right before we left.

    What is even harder is driving past the old house and seeing what they have done to my garden! Ack!

    Anyway…best of luck!

    Reply
  9. Kimberly Bluestocking: says

    June 22, 2007 at 7:15 pm

    Best wishes as you move. Funny how love and memories transform a few walls and a roof into a home we’re loath to leave.

    Reply

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I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Twenty-one school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.

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I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Twenty-one school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef

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