Spring officially began this week. Daylight Savings has happened, Novruz and St. Patrick’s Day are past, and the nice weather is looking like it might be here to stay. It’s spring! I’m joining Running on Happy and Fairytales and Fitness for the Friday Five 2.0 linkup. Today I’ll tell you about the produce I’m looking forward to at the farmer’s markets next month! Read More →
What a month! I can’t believe it’s been that long since I’ve posted, and yet, I can’t believe the time has gone so fast! Read More →
It’s my favorite season- winter! Even if it doesn’t feel like it (where’s my snow?), the colder times of the year can have some good points. I’m joining Running on Happy and Fairytales and Fitness for the Friday Five 2.0 linkup! Today we’re talking about our favorite winter activities. Read More →
I’m going to Peru in May! I’m so excited, and I thought I would take my readers along with me- through the different parts of planning and the trip itself. Once a month through June, I’ll post about how trip planning and preparation is going, the trip itself, and lessons learned. Read More →
I’m joining Running on Happy and Fairytales and Fitness for the Friday Five 2.0 linkup! This week’s theme is a 5 Sports/Activities You Wish You Had Time For Instead of Running. Tomorrow is the Richmond Marathon, so I may even have time to try some over the next month or two as I recover and my mileage is down. Read More →
Raise your hand if you remember reading this book by Dr. Seuss as a kid? How many of you were given a copy of it for your high school or college graduation? For me, it encourages bravery, intentionality, dreaming and doing. Read More →
I’ve been in a dreaming mood lately. And not in an escapist kind of way. More of a “excited for the possibilities that life holds” kind of way. Some people call it a bucket list. To some it’s a to-do list. For me, I call them dream or life lists of the things I dream about doing. Read More →
I’m a huge fan of simple recipes. Give me a recipe with 5-6 ingredients and no more than 5 steps and I’m happy. This recipe for butternut squash soup makes me happy every fall.
My Butternut Squash Soup
1 butternut squash
1 onion
2 Tb. butter
1/4 tea pepper
Pinch or two of nutmeg (if you can micrograte your own, it’s the best)
2 cans chicken stock (0r 2 cups chicken broth)
1. Preheat oven to 425.
2. Cut butternut squash in half, remove seeds and skin, cut into 1 or 1/2 inch pieces and place in a 8″ or 9″x13″ glass baking dish. (Recommend use largest and sharpest knife possible. I tend to cut the squash down into 3″ pieces and then cut away the skin/gourd, or use a strong vegetable peeler on it when it’s quartered).
3. Cut onion into slices (think fajita-style).
4. Place squash, onion in baking glass, add 1 can chicken stock, dot with butter, sprinkle with pepper and nutmeg, cover in foil and place in oven for 40 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Blend together mixture in blender or food processor until desired texture is reached. This may take multiple times to blend.
6. Put blended mixture in a saucepan, add second can of stock and a little more nutmeg if desired. Bring to a low boil. Enjoy!
Serves 4-6.
It was over 90 here in DC this week, so fall doesn’t seem like it’s here yet. But there are moments in the morning and evening when I can feel it, like it’s right around the corner. Read More →
Seriously guys, life is so good with GPS. This comes from someone who loves maps and wandering. Because when you want to find something, having a way to do that quickly and easily is clutch. Here are the three reason why I love GPS so much. Read More →