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Month: June 2012
Gratitude
This is not an easy post for me to write. After months of training and anticipation, the final result of my first triathlon was not what I had hoped. Please don't misunderstand - I am proud of completing the course and thoroughly enjoyed (most of) the race, which should be all that matters. But I … Continue reading Gratitude
Farmers Market Friday
This morning I made a quick trip to the Lake Bluff Farmers Market and could not resist snapping a few photos. I, without fail, spend every bit of cash I have on hand whenever I go. From the fresh squeezed lemonade/limeade stand. I can't wait to put some of these in an omelette. This is … Continue reading Farmers Market Friday
Beautiful Bolognese
Last evening (in the name of carb loading - and a massive craving) I made a classic bolognese in the 92 degree heat. Simmering sauce for two hours in an old house with suboptimal air conditioning may seem like a questionable choice, but I was determined. Sauteing onions and garlic. Best. Smell. Ever. Softening the … Continue reading Beautiful Bolognese
running in style (or not)
This morning I went on what will probably be the last run before my triathlon. The alarm woke me at five a.m. so I could meet my friend and running partner by six in order to beat the oppressive heat hanging over Chicago. Bleary eyed, I reached into my drawer and slipped on the first … Continue reading running in style (or not)
Cast Iron Cooking
I love cooking in cast iron and have used my Le Creuset dutch oven to make everything from slow-braised osso buco to thick, rich bolognese. The problem is that my trusty little pot, while still in great shape, is too small to hold dinner for a crowd. So I was thrilled to find this beauty … Continue reading Cast Iron Cooking
What to Wear: Traveling in Style
One of my closest friends is traveling to China this week with her husband and three young boys (yes she is a brave soul!). This morning while we were discussing trip details over coffee, the conversation turned to the best thing to wear on long flights. Below, the short list: 1) A great pair of … Continue reading What to Wear: Traveling in Style
Where to Go This Weekend: The Glencoe Grand Prix
This Saturday the Sixth Annual Glencoe Grand Prix will take place in scenic downtown Glencoe, Illinois. Experience the thrill of pro cyclists flying by, have your children participate in activities created just for them, watch the Chicago Sky's McDonald's Fly Kids tumble, enjoy great food and drink, and dance the night away at the block … Continue reading Where to Go This Weekend: The Glencoe Grand Prix
the aesthete and the dilettante 