Archive for January, 2011

January 31, 2011

coconut lime bars

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I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen this much snow – on my lawn, in the streets, and piled like Mount Everest in shopping center parking lots.

It’s crazy. 

Insane. 

Overwhelming. 

Inescapable. 

I feel like I’m living in a snow globe.

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January 23, 2011

chocolate pot de crème with caramel pretzel crunch

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A few years ago, my grandma wanted to take me into New York City for a fun, relaxing girls’ day out.  I was responsible for planning the entire day – from what we’d do to where we’d eat. 

At the time, I have to admit, I wasn’t a huge fan of the city.  I didn’t see much excitement in going there.  Too many people, too many buildings, and not nearly enough fresh air.  In the land of “so much to do, so little time,” I struggled to think of activities that would make both of us happy. 

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January 15, 2011

lemon-scented german pancakes

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Over the past 2 years, the only kind of mail I’ve been getting is – you guessed it – college mail.  “Come visit us!  You’ll love it here!  This is the perfect place for you!”  Occassionally, I even get a letter that reads, “Thank you for requesting information, Kimberly!”

 . . . I hadn’t requested information any of those times.

Lately, the amount of college mail has been dwindling – thankfully!  I feel like I’ve single-handedly killed a forest by merely being on the receiving end on all of this mail.  Not the best feeling. 

Yesterday when I got home, I had only one piece of college mail waiting for me.  When I lifted the letter, I saw something else under it . . . also addressed to me . . . and in my own hand-writing.

Weird. Weird. Weird.

Twilight Zone?

Health Letter to Self

January 11, 2011

espresso molasses cookies

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Okay, so maybe I’m a bit late on the holiday cookie bandwagon.  But how can you say no to a warm, chewy molasses cookie?

Exactly, you can’t.

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January 1, 2011

here’s to a new year, new resolutions, and cream puffs

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Happy New Year!

Can you believe it’s 2011?  Already?  What happened to 2010?

Well, to answer one of the aforementioned questions, no.  I can’t believe it’s 2011. 

I can’t believe I’m graduating this year.

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