Is it just me or does it seem like January/February is even more jam packed with activities, even more so than December? Don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying this year very much so far but I need to make sure that I don't get sick, or have any unexpected things (beyond the normal) so that I can make sure that I'm enjoying and performing at the best of my ability. You know?
So, a little of what's been going on in Jan/Feb:
Kindergarten shopping
Super Nate's Super Date that generated over $20,000 for the best little family in the west. My husband was thrilled to meet Miss Arizona Jennifer Sedler. We took home an original painting and a hair cut certificate.
Dinner at FnB (my first time, can you believe it?) and the They Might Be Giants Concert. We all went crazy for the beets, the rutabagas, the falafel and the ginger creme brulee. Dear friend Chris was fun to watch at the concert. He's an exclusive member of their fan club.
Visiting with Tracy at Arcadia Farms and chewing happily on French canneles. I've known her since my restaurant equipment sales days. She would always buy pastry bags from me when she worked at Cowboy Ciao. Love her and love canneles.
Fancy dinner at Lon's. Perks of the freelance food writing thing. They are quite the class acts there.
Meeting Gabrielle Hamilton author of Blood, Bones and Butter at the last stop on her book tour. Have you read her book yet? I loved the heck out of it and her. I wasn't sure whether to get the hardcover or paperback since I have it on Audible.com but the paperback has an additional chapter. I got both.
Also happening throughout the last two weeks: Sick kid and then another sick kid = lots of screaming from the 1 year old and messy house.
Prepping for my Winter Chef Series cooking class on February 18th. I'm pretty excited. And also a little nervous. I spent much of my pre child days giving presentations, but no so much since. It's a bit funny to see me listed with all these accoplished chefs in town. I was invited as the home cook of the group. I hope people know and appreciate this bonus class choice from someone who is one of them. I've been making napkins for the class. Tracy thinks I should give them out to the guests with a business card or something. Do you think you would want to take home a single napkin? Would that be a fun souvenir?
Went to get the mail this week and found that my mail carrier Sue wrote a note saying "I'm pretty sure this is you. I grabbed you an extra copy." So sweet of her. There I am holding a papadum from my last Dining for Women dinner. Did you know you can cook them beautifully in the microwave? Did you know you can microwave tortillas and get chips from them, too. Nuking is really great from some applications.
I also got a haircut.
See? So so many things! I'm not used to such busyness. I'm much more accustomed to my little family life of family games, playing in the backyard, long cooking sessions and such. It's been so much more hurry up and slow down this week.
I think I've got a semi-calm week this week and will try to get our regular groove going.
I'm looking forward to getting to the Crooked Sky and see if the Belgian endive are ready.
I'm also loving Sunday nights for Downton Abbey. I'll be watching the latest episode while I work on my next In Season post. Do you watch Downton?
So, a little of what's been going on in Jan/Feb:
Kindergarten shopping
Super Nate's Super Date that generated over $20,000 for the best little family in the west. My husband was thrilled to meet Miss Arizona Jennifer Sedler. We took home an original painting and a hair cut certificate.
Dinner at FnB (my first time, can you believe it?) and the They Might Be Giants Concert. We all went crazy for the beets, the rutabagas, the falafel and the ginger creme brulee. Dear friend Chris was fun to watch at the concert. He's an exclusive member of their fan club.
Visiting with Tracy at Arcadia Farms and chewing happily on French canneles. I've known her since my restaurant equipment sales days. She would always buy pastry bags from me when she worked at Cowboy Ciao. Love her and love canneles.
Fancy dinner at Lon's. Perks of the freelance food writing thing. They are quite the class acts there.
Meeting Gabrielle Hamilton author of Blood, Bones and Butter at the last stop on her book tour. Have you read her book yet? I loved the heck out of it and her. I wasn't sure whether to get the hardcover or paperback since I have it on Audible.com but the paperback has an additional chapter. I got both.
Also happening throughout the last two weeks: Sick kid and then another sick kid = lots of screaming from the 1 year old and messy house.
Prepping for my Winter Chef Series cooking class on February 18th. I'm pretty excited. And also a little nervous. I spent much of my pre child days giving presentations, but no so much since. It's a bit funny to see me listed with all these accoplished chefs in town. I was invited as the home cook of the group. I hope people know and appreciate this bonus class choice from someone who is one of them. I've been making napkins for the class. Tracy thinks I should give them out to the guests with a business card or something. Do you think you would want to take home a single napkin? Would that be a fun souvenir?
Went to get the mail this week and found that my mail carrier Sue wrote a note saying "I'm pretty sure this is you. I grabbed you an extra copy." So sweet of her. There I am holding a papadum from my last Dining for Women dinner. Did you know you can cook them beautifully in the microwave? Did you know you can microwave tortillas and get chips from them, too. Nuking is really great from some applications.
I also got a haircut.
See? So so many things! I'm not used to such busyness. I'm much more accustomed to my little family life of family games, playing in the backyard, long cooking sessions and such. It's been so much more hurry up and slow down this week.
I think I've got a semi-calm week this week and will try to get our regular groove going.
I'm looking forward to getting to the Crooked Sky and see if the Belgian endive are ready.
I'm also loving Sunday nights for Downton Abbey. I'll be watching the latest episode while I work on my next In Season post. Do you watch Downton?
