Look, I am not one of those crazy avocado people. I don't try to sneak avocados into pancakes, pudding, and cake. I somehow doubt that you will ever catch me making Chocolate Beet Cupcakes with Chocolate Avocado Frosting. I won't try to convince you that avocado brownies are somehow better than regular brownies. However, that doesn't change the fact that avocado and chocolate, when done well, are a really good combination. Add in some nut butter and a few other tasty items and you won't feel ... continue reading...
The Time That is Given to You
When you are in a season of infertility, you spend a lot of time thinking about time. How long you have been waiting. How long you have been waiting in relation to other people. How much longer you will have to wait. How fast the time has gone, how slow the time has gone. The time in between treatment cycles. How long a month can seem, how long one day can seem. Waiting for results. Waiting for appointments. Waiting for something to happen. Time. The inside of the bell tower on ... continue reading...
Next Trip Reveal
"Where are you off to next?" is a common question we get asked, so in preparation for our big trip of 2017, I wanted to give you a small taste of where we will going and what we will be doing! We love to go to new places! If you haven't read about all the places we have gone together as a couple, you can check it out in my About section. My husband is always (literally, always) looking for good flight deals, so when he told me the flight price he found for getting us somewhere I have wanted ... continue reading...
Blueberry Peach Oatmeal Smoothie Bowl
I have a smoothie bowl obsession. It's a problem. Ever since my food sensitivity test revealed that my diet would need to change to gluten free, dairy free, and egg free, my breakfasts have become more complicated. Well, not necessarily more complicated, but needed to become more creative. Far from being deprived, breakfasts have become more filling and delicious than they used to be, even without bread, cereal, and eggs. In between the smoothies I make skillets, overnight oats, ... continue reading...
Gray Ghost Vineyards Review
There is nothing better than going somewhere with a plan that is totally flexible, especially if it means you end up at a winery. On a Saturday a few months ago my husband and I were on our way to Shenandoah National Park. This was our second visit to the park within a week, mainly because we had a pass that was good for seven days. Can't let a perfectly good park pass go to waste! While driving along 211, we passed Gray Ghost Vineyards shortly before entering the town of Amissville, ... continue reading...
Strolling in Shepherdstown, WV
It's amazing how you can live somewhere most of your life and still not be familiar with what's around you. A few months ago the hubby and I made up our minds to explore the cities and towns within an easy drive of us. Since the end of March we have been to three new places (one of them twice!) and I will be sharing our experience as a way for DC locals, or tourists, to easily find a doable day trip destination from home. First up was our leisurely afternoon at the end of March spent ... continue reading...
