I rarely cook any type of fish at home, unless I’m entertaining, because my kids don’t like any of it. But I spied this super simple recipe for teriyaki salmon recently and decided to make it anyway, haters be damned. It seriously took less than fifteen minutes to make and was delicious served over steamed rice. Swipe left for the recipe - I made it as written but subbed Japanese cooking wine for the sake because I googled for a substitute while standing in the Asian grocery store because I was too cheap to buy sake for one recipe that I may or may not love. The cooking wine was listed as an acceptable substitute and it seemed to do the trick! Oh! And I also removed the skin. If you like salmon, save this recipe when you want a simple and healthy way to make it.
“If you can’t control your woman, you’ve fou “If you can’t control your woman, you’ve found a good one.” I told someone last week that I feel pretty much like a plant … needs plenty of sunshine and fresh air, occasional watering and feeding, and a steady stream of kind words. It’s not really that complicated. 💛
Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
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. Thirteen 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!
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November 17, 2012 · Ad-Free

10620_FPS_1_HeroCard_HandDrawn_309Next week, I have a few goals.

Make the cranberry conserve and one appetizer to bring to my sister’s for Thanksgiving.

Go Black Friday shopping with the kids. We don’t get up crazyearly, but they really enjoy it, and it’s something we started a few years ago.

Get *the* holiday picture for our Christmas cards.

And that last one? That’s the major one. Because I want to get it done and crossed off, so I can get them in the mail and not run around like a crazy person stuffing and sealing envelopes the week before Christmas.

I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.

Lucky for me, the folks at Shutterfly are ready to help. Both of us!

They have many great tips on their family photo site right here … some of my favorite family photos are those unscripted moments. The “just real life” ones. And photos are one of my favorite gifts to both give and receive. They are sentimental, heaped with meaning, and really cut straight through to the core of what is important. And these days, when we don’t have as much time as we’d like to put all our photos in albums, I love giving albums of photos I’ve taken over the year. It doesn’t get more personal than that, does it?

Which reminds me, I need to get cracking on our *own* photo albums. I do one a year, highlighting all the best memories, big and small, that we have had together. It’s fun to look back on what we’ve done, seen, or been through, because life is so busy, we quickly forget.

Over the years, I’ve placed many orders with Shutterfly, and the speed and value can’t be beat. Now, how about a not-so-little giveaway to help you with some of your holiday card and gift-giving needs?

PRIZE: One $100 Shutterfly promotional code
TO ENTER: Leave a comment and share your favorite Shutterfly product.
FOR MORE ENTRIES: Tweet this post with the hashtag #CardWorthy. Or Pin this post and comment that you’ve done so. Or follow me on Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram, if you don’t already (and come back and tell me you do). Or follow Shutterfly on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, Instagram, or their blog. And tell me you’ve done so. That’s a lot of extra entries!
GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, November 23, 2012 at 11:59 pm EST
WINNER ANNOUNCED: In an upcoming post and via Twitter. If winner doesn’t respond with address info within 48 hours, a second winner will be chosen.
NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
FINE PRINT: The winner will be selected using random.org.

One more thing before I let you go for the weekend … Shutterfly is also having a CardWorthy Photo Contest on their Facebook page from now until December 9th. You can upload a photo into one of their 2012 holiday cards to enter, and there is a new theme every week. The grand prize is a dream trip for a family of four (the winner chooses the destination!). The 1st place winner will receive $500 in Shutterfly credit, 2nd place will receive $250 in Shutterfly credit, and 3rd place will receive $150 in Shutterfly credit. You can enter right here.

Good luck – and happy weekending!

PS – The winner for the $50 Amex gift card in the FUZE contest is #19 – Elena November 11, 2012 at 12:56 pm – “Follow you on twitter @ElenaIstomina.”

PPS – The winner for the $75 Shutterfly contest is #18 – michelle jonassen November 7, 2012 at 9:31 pm “I would have to say that my favorite costume is not one worn by me but by all 3 of my children on their very first Halloween. I dressed each of them in the same red M&M costume that I still have to this day.. They were so adorable.”

Please drop me a line at cate AT sweetnicks DOT com so we can get your gifts out to you – Congrats!

*This post was sponsored by Shutterfly and Mom It Forward.

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  1. Claire says

    November 17, 2012 at 1:39 am

    Oh wow! What was my favorite shutterfly project?! I guess it was my very first one of my trip to NYC. But I’m doing new ones recently since I’m gaining a family soon…and will have to do a quick one for Thanksgiving. :-)
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  2. Claire says

    November 17, 2012 at 1:40 am

    Tweeted
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  3. Claire says

    November 17, 2012 at 1:42 am

    following on pinterest
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  4. Suzi says

    November 17, 2012 at 1:55 am

    my favorite shutterfly project is still to come.I have never done one but would love to do a photo book for my Mom with family photos for her.

    Reply
  5. Tammy says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:12 am

    My favorite Shutterfly product is their photo books.

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  6. Tammy says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:14 am

    I follow you on Pinterest (melia57)

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  7. Tammy says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:15 am

    I follow Shutterfly on Twitter (melia57)

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  8. Tammy says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:16 am

    I like Shutterfly on Facebook.

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  9. Tammy says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:18 am

    Following via Twitter (melia57)

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  10. Tammy says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:18 am

    Following Shutterfly on FB

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  11. Laurie says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:20 am

    I love the plates, especially the ones with the Disney characters.

    Reply
  12. Jennifer says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:21 am

    I like Shutterfly’s photo magnets.

    Reply
  13. Scott says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:22 am

    I really love Shutterfly greeting cards.

    Reply
  14. Laurie says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:23 am

    I like Shutterfly on Facebook.

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  15. Scott says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:23 am

    I also like Shutterfly on FB.

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  16. Ellen Casper says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:17 am

    Love the photo books

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  17. Ellen Casper says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:19 am

    I follow you on Twitter.

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  18. Ellen Casper says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:19 am

    I follow you on Pinterest.

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  19. Ellen Casper says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:20 am

    I follow you on Instagram.

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  20. Ellen Casper says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:22 am

    I follow Shutterfly on Twitter.

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  21. Ellen Casper says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:22 am

    I follow Shutterfly on Facebook.

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  22. Ellen Casper says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:22 am

    I follow Shutterfly on Google+.

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  23. Ellen Casper says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:22 am

    I follow Shutterfly on Pinterest.

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  24. Tammy says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:22 am

    The hard-cover shutterfly books are awesome! They make amazing gifts!

    Reply
  25. Ellen Casper says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:23 am

    I follow Shutterfly on Instagram.

    Reply
  26. Cathy says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:30 am

    I love the notebooks – I bought grandpa a great notebook with my favorite photos of the grandkids for Father’s Day!

    Reply
  27. Cathy says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:30 am

    Follow you on twitter

    Reply
  28. Cathy says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Follow you on pinterest

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  29. Cathy says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:32 am

    Follow you on intstagram

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  30. Cathy says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:32 am

    Following shutterfly on FB

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  31. Staci A says

    November 17, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    I love their photo books! I’ve ordered them as gifts several times.

    Reply
  32. Staci A says

    November 17, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    I follow Shutterfly @mommastacia

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  33. Staci A says

    November 17, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    I liked Shutterfly on FB

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  34. Staci A says

    November 17, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    I follow Shutterfly on Google +

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  35. Staci A says

    November 17, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    I follow Shutterfly’s boards @mommastacia

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  36. Staci A says

    November 17, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    I follow you on Twitter @mommastacia

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  37. Staci A says

    November 17, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    I follow your boards @mommastacia. Thanks!

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  38. Erika says

    November 17, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Last year for Christmas my sister gave me a coffee mug with pictures of my nephews on it. I love that mug. Every time I use it I think of my adorable nephews, who I see only once or twice a year. I use it all the time, and it’s held up beautifully. So my favorite Shutterfly product is the coffee mug. Such a great idea.

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  39. Kris #40 says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    Photobooks are my favorite.

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  40. Kris #40 says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    I follow on instagram

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  41. Elena says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    I like their photo books

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  42. Elena says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    Follow you on twitter @ElenaIstomina

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  43. Elena says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    Follow you on Pinterest

    http://pinterest.com/elena8

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  44. Elena says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    Follow Shutterfly on Pinterest

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  45. Elena says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/269932537122521088

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  46. Elena says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    http://pinterest.com/pin/113715959312811497/

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  47. Elena says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    Follow Shutterfly on Google+ as Elena Istomina

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  48. Throuthehaze says

    November 17, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    I like the photo books.

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  49. Patrizia says

    November 18, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    My favorite – the Photo Books. I make one for each vacation!!

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  50. Terri says

    November 19, 2012 at 9:37 am

    I use them every year for our Christmas cards and love that I can have them printed at Target in an hour and don’t have to wait for them to be shipped!

    And I’ve tweeted it!

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  51. Kim D. says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:51 am

    My favorite Shutterfly product is the photo books.

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  52. Kim D. says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:52 am

    tweeted https://twitter.com/mom22girlz/status/270555176035823618

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  53. Kim D. says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:55 am

    pinned http://pinterest.com/pin/166985098655091468/

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  54. Kim D. says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:57 am

    following on pinterest

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  55. Kim D. says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:57 am

    I follow Shutterfly on Twitter @mom22girlz.

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  56. Kim D. says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:58 am

    I like Shutterfly on Facebook.

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  57. Kim D. says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:59 am

    I follow Shutterfly on Google+.

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  58. Kim D. says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    I follow Shutterfly on Pinterest .

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  59. Kim D. says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    I follow you on Twitter @mom22girlz.

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  60. Christina says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    My favorite product is their photo books. I make them as gifts and my for myself. My kids LOVE looking at them for hours. I follow Shutterfly on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter. I just started following you on everything, too! Thanks!

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  61. Christina says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    Follow Shutterfly on Twitter @Rnemtff

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  62. Christina says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Follow @CateOmalley on Twitter. I’m @Rnemtff

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  63. Christina says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Following you on Pinterest. Christinaemb is me!

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  64. Hanna says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    I love the Shutterfly photobooks! I’ve always wanted to make one. I think they look great!

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  65. Hanna says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    I like Shutterfly on facebook.

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  66. Hanna says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    I follow shutterfly on twitter. @AhrHanna

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  67. Meg says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:21 am

    Oh, I am a Shutterfly ADDICT! I absolutely love their products and think I’ve ordered just about one of everything over the years, haha. My absolute favorite are the photo books, though. I’ve never gotten so much feedback on a gift in my life. I made one from a recent trip for my boyfriend’s parents, and they were ecstatic. The quality is outstanding, and they’re just so much fun to make — especially compared to just printing photos and sticking them in a book! Love them!
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  68. Meg says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Cate, I follow you on Twitter!
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  69. Meg says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:22 am

    And I follow you on Pinterest.
    Meg recently posted..Book review: ‘Paris, My Sweet’ by Amy Thomas

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  70. Meg says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:22 am

    And I follow you on Instagram :)

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  71. Meg says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:23 am

    I follow Shutterfly on Twitter!
    Meg recently posted..Book review: ‘Paris, My Sweet’ by Amy Thomas

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  72. Meg says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:24 am

    And I follow Shutterfly’s boards on Pinterest.
    Meg recently posted..Book review: ‘Paris, My Sweet’ by Amy Thomas

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  73. Meg says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:24 am

    And last but certainly not least, I follow Shutterfly on Instagram.

    Thanks for the giveaway! :) Fingers crossed!!
    Meg recently posted..Book review: ‘Paris, My Sweet’ by Amy Thomas

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  74. maria says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:26 am

    i love their prints to make scrapbooks!

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  75. tess says

    November 21, 2012 at 11:36 am

    oh wow- this would be great- i want to make those character plates for all my kids and my nephews -plus some x-mas cards
    tcogbill at live dot com

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    November 21, 2012 at 11:37 am

    i follow shutterfly on twitter-katychick123
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    i follow shutterfly on pinterest- tess kaase
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I rarely cook any type of fish at home, unless I’m entertaining, because my kids don’t like any of it. But I spied this super simple recipe for teriyaki salmon recently and decided to make it anyway, haters be damned. It seriously took less than fifteen minutes to make and was delicious served over steamed rice. Swipe left for the recipe - I made it as written but subbed Japanese cooking wine for the sake because I googled for a substitute while standing in the Asian grocery store because I was too cheap to buy sake for one recipe that I may or may not love. The cooking wine was listed as an acceptable substitute and it seemed to do the trick! Oh! And I also removed the skin. If you like salmon, save this recipe when you want a simple and healthy way to make it.
“If you can’t control your woman, you’ve fou “If you can’t control your woman, you’ve found a good one.” I told someone last week that I feel pretty much like a plant … needs plenty of sunshine and fresh air, occasional watering and feeding, and a steady stream of kind words. It’s not really that complicated. 💛
Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
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. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?

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I rarely cook any type of fish at home, unless I’m entertaining, because my kids don’t like any of it. But I spied this super simple recipe for teriyaki salmon recently and decided to make it anyway, haters be damned. It seriously took less than fifteen minutes to make and was delicious served over steamed rice. Swipe left for the recipe - I made it as written but subbed Japanese cooking wine for the sake because I googled for a substitute while standing in the Asian grocery store because I was too cheap to buy sake for one recipe that I may or may not love. The cooking wine was listed as an acceptable substitute and it seemed to do the trick! Oh! And I also removed the skin. If you like salmon, save this recipe when you want a simple and healthy way to make it.
“If you can’t control your woman, you’ve fou “If you can’t control your woman, you’ve found a good one.” I told someone last week that I feel pretty much like a plant … needs plenty of sunshine and fresh air, occasional watering and feeding, and a steady stream of kind words. It’s not really that complicated. 💛
Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
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. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
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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.
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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!

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