Last year we hosted my Mom’s family for Easter breakfast. It went well enough but was a bit rushed because we also had to go to Danny’s family in the afternoon. I felt bad for double-booking so this year I invited people over for Holy Saturday, it was a much better arrangement. I love hosting … More Holy Saturday Brunch
I’m not a big cookie person but this chocolate chip oatmeal cookie is delicious. It’s soft and chewy – a rarity with oatmeal cookies in my opinion. The recipe is great but I made a couple of adjustments. I used my favorite Trader Joe’s steel cut oats instead of old-fashioned rolled oats. I think it elevates the … More Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Starbucks opened a new location in Detroit this past week. It’s not the first Starbucks in the city but it’s the first ground floor location downtown. While a Starbucks may not be a big deal in most cities, it garners press attention here because of its status symbol – a sign of corporate confidence in Detroit’s … More Stella International Cafe
The Cambridges are on a royal tour and I couldn’t be happier. I’m thoroughly enjoying the daily dose of Kate Middleton on my newsfeed. She is a fashion icon and I love to see her latest look. More than that, I enjoy seeing her wear the same outfit like a normal person. One Kate staple … More Kate Down Under
It’s that time a year again – Detroit Restaurant Week! It’s that rare opportunity to go to the fanciest restaurants in the city for a very affordable price. Even with our budget you can’t beat $30 for a three course meal. This year we decided to try something very new. The Jefferson House has only … More Detroit Restaurant Week: The Jefferson House
Five years ago today I was a nervous wreak. I’d been crushing on Danny for weeks and now we were finally going on a date. I remember rollerblading in the late afternoon and getting a call from him that he had a stomach ache (an omen). I was sure it was an excuse and he … More Five Years Later
Lindsey and I recently started watching The Americans on Amazon Prime. It’s a good show. Dark but not too dark (at least not yet – we’re only six episodes in). As a Rusaphile it’s always easy for me to sympathize with the Russians and this show is no exception. Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys are … More The Americans
This week Danny and I went on a tour of the Detroit Yacht Club on Belle Isle. I’d driven past it on many occasion but this was my first opportunity to see the inside. The tour was very informative (perhaps excessively so) and led by a lifelong member. The DYC has an interesting history. It … More The Detroit Yacht Club
A couple weeks ago I made lemon-lime tea cakes and they were AMAZING! They were really easy to make so I decided to experiment with new flavors. First up was mini cannoli cakes. They turned out great and I’m resisting all temptation to make more immediately. Mini Cannoli Cakes Servings (12 layered cakes) 1/2 … More Mini Cannoli Cakes
While I was at the mall this weekend I popped into the Banana Republic. I was surprised and entertained to find that I already own a lot of this seasons fashion items. I could literally re-create an outfit on a mannequin with items I already have at home. All bought for a fraction of the … More Ballet Flats
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