Yearly Archives: 2009

These were so easy and tasty! If you like bacon, you’ll love crispy prosciutto. Asparagus Prosciutto Appetizer1 bundle of thin asparagus spears1 package of herbed goat cheese1 package of lean prosciutto Cut the asparagus down to an even length – about the size of a pencil. Strip the prosciutto into two slices (it should naturally…

It was nice to take a quick dash down to San Luis Obispo for the holiday weekend. Rob and I left work a little early and picked up Margaret at work on our way south. We made it home at 9:30, had a beer and caught up with my parents before bed. On Saturday morning,…

We watched the Paris Roubaix bike race last night at a friend’s place. What a feat to do all those miles on cobblestone in a single day! As always, one of my favorite things about these races is the local scenery. I feel like I went on vacation in the North of France for a…

Rob and I got back to the city late last night after a nice Easter weekend down south. I need some time to catch up. Look for a full recap tomorrow morning!

I had such a great time at the seder last night. Meg and David did an amazing job with cooking, decorating and preparing readings. I read the time wrong on the invitation, so Rob and I accidentally showed up a half hour early. Yikes! Luckily, we’re good helpers. We made up for our mistake by…

Katie is about to embark on a big city adventure: Here’s the scoop: May 26th, I start my Masters in Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University. I grew up in New Mexico, went to college in San Diego, put in some urban/euro time in Berlin, and am now back in New…

I am so, so excited because we’ve been invited to a passover seder tonight. What an honor! I haven’t been to a seder in years. I’ve been feeling very overwhelmed, overworked, etc this week. This party should be a perfect chance to unwind and relax with friends.

My new beach umbrella! The Ramso comes in four different colors for $15 each. The red version is SPF 25. I can’t wait to try it out. Hmmm. I really might need that new bikini to match. Add a chair, a New Yorker and a nice sunny day…

It must be the rainy weather this week – I’m loving cozy Northern California weddings. I especially like photos of weddings at Manka’s Inverness Lodge – unfortunately closed right now due to a fire. Look at those beeswax tapers! And the fireplace! And the pier! Mossy and cozy. I could go for a hot toddy…

It used to be a tradition for brides to wear orange blossoms in their hair. The delicate flowers and bright scent must have been lovely – and imagine the flood of memories each time you walked near a citrus tree. Prince Albert even designed a gold orange blossom brooch as a gift for Queen Victoria…