We’ve been on a sparkling wine kick this summer—it seems to beat the heat better than anything else. This recipe is from “In the Land of Cocktails,” a book my friend Dawn gave me last year. Bryan pointed out that this wasn’t the most masculine of drinks, but he didn’t seem to mind! Melon Coolia [...]
Archive for July, 2009
29 Jul
Adieu, ballet.
Ava had her final ballet class last night, and the parents (squirming toddlers optional) were invited into the classroom to observe and take photos. I’ll post videos later this week, but here are a few quick shots.
27 Jul
Welcome, Wises!
My good friend Dawn just started a blog, Two Wise Kids and a Blog. I am looking forward to the upcoming Bradon and Cameron fixes, and with any luck, Dawn will post about her unparalled baking skills, too!
26 Jul
Overheard
Bec: How’s the pepperoni pizza? Bry: Marginal. Bec: Really? What’s wrong? Bry: I have no idea. Bec: Maybe the turkey pepperoni. Bry: Yeah, why do you buy that? Bec: It’s like 70 percent less fat. Bry: But it’s 100 percent more terrible.
26 Jul
Roasted Banana Birthday Cupcakes
Ava and I made Roasted Banana Cupcakes with Honey-Cinnamon Frosting for Tom’s 30th birthday, which is today. Happy birthday, Tom! The recipe, from Martha Stewart Cupcakes, starts by roasting whole, unpeeled bananas in an effort to increase their sweetness. As a result, the recipe has a bit less sugar than other cupcake recipes. The final [...]
23 Jul
Fail
Bryan have had an ongoing argument–for YEARS–about where one should put dirty clothes. I think they go in the hamper, or should you be so inclined, you may sort them into one of our four baskets in the laundry room. Bryan firmly believes they belong in a giant pile next to the shower. He will [...]
