Growing up in the Midwest, I did not go to the beach very often. In fact, I was 8 before I ever saw the ocean and 15 before I saw it again. I think this lack of beach-familiarity gave me a very healthy respect for the ocean. I mean, I like it, and I’m not … Continue reading
What’s your idea of comfort food? Is it heavy, rich, carb- and fat-laden, something in the neighborhood of lasagna or spaghetti and meatballs? Or is it something sweet, like ice cream or cookie dough? Apparently, comfort foods vary quite a lot by gender. The other day I found this incredibly interesting study on comfort foods … Continue reading
Gather round, kids, for another installment of Unlikely Success Stories. Actually, wait. I’m hashtagging it. #unlikelysuccessstories Like all #unlikelysuccessstories (TM!), it starts with a careless snafu. In this case, I dropped my iPhone in a super classy way — while reaching for a big block of cheese at Whole Foods. Classy. Even though I’ve dropped … Continue reading
Are any of you out there Spotify fans? I downloaded it when it first came out a few years ago, but I didn’t really get the appeal and eventually forgot about it. Well, the other day I randomly remembered my Spotify password and logged back in, and I’m so glad I did — it got … Continue reading
The other day I got my “time for your dental checkup!” card in the mail, and it made me realize — I don’t think we ever talked about it, but I actually had a pretty bad time with my whole wisdom-teeth removal thing last fall. It wasn’t nearly as manageable and painless as I had … Continue reading
I’ve gotta confess something, friends — I haven’t been spending a ton of time in the kitchen lately. I don’t even have a good reason! I wish I could blame the gorgeous spring weather keeping me outside at night, but it only got nice like four days ago (that’s a whole other series of complaints, … Continue reading
OK first things first — this pasta rocked. It came together super quick, it had awesome flavor, and neither of us could stop eating it. It may not be the healthiest or lightest dinner I’ve ever made, but if you use whole wheat pasta, it’s not so bad. It’s got TWO whole vegetables! Now, moving … Continue reading
In news that will surprise exactly zero people, I am beyond excited for Princess Kate’s three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand. She’s already knocked it out of the park with the amazing red coat she wore getting of the plane. Although apparently it is very windy down under, because it looks like she came … Continue reading
Oh hi, everyone looking for quick, easy, delicious, weeknight chicken recipes — a.k.a., everyone in the world, minus vegetarians and richie riches with personal chefs! Welcome to windykitchen, where all your dreams come true. Overselling it? Maybe. But this recipe fits the bill. It’s got a sweet-spicy cornbread-esque base, topped with enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, … Continue reading
Guys, it’s been two days, and I still haven’t really gotten over the How I Met Your Mother finale. I need to talk about it, OK? So if you don’t want to know about it (or if you could 100% care less), here’s your last warning to bail. …. …. … Everybody else gone? OK … Continue reading
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