TGIM! You know things are crazy when you spend the majority of your Tuesday thinking it’s still Monday. Maybe I should blame it on Vegas? 😉 Nah. We had an awesome anniversary trip that was very different from our “grand” adventure last year. For one thing, there were a few more lights! We stayed at […]
Breakfast
Raspberry Beret
She wore a raspberry beret… The kind you find in a second hand grocery store. I’ve had my hometown artist Prince’s song stuck in my head since breakfast. Happy October! To ring in one of my favorite months of the year – it’s officially pumpkin season, not to mention our two-year anniversary is […]
Otherwise Engaged
This weekend I’ve been…otherwise engaged. When I wasn’t sleeping, I was eating food. Delicious food. From Dutch baby pancakes to pulled pork sandwiches, it’s been another successful weekend of meals here in the Bender household. My mom also recreated the Cucumber-Citrus Skinny Margarita. She did an amazing job! When I wasn’t eating, I was watching […]
Reunited
Hello! It has been quite the few days since we last chatted. A lot of fun with family and unfortunately, a not-so-fun summer cold that began last Wednesday and is still lingering this morning. I can’t remember the last time I was sick when it’s hot outside – it’s such a strange feeling. Fortunately, I’ve […]
A Conversation with Farmers and Ranchers
This week I had a thought-provoking lesson in where our food comes from. I was invited by my friend Liz to attend a breakfast with members of the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, a “a newly formed alliance consisting of a wide range of prominent farmer- and rancher-led organizations and agricultural partners.” The purpose of […]
Fabulous Fourth-some
Hey there! Long time, no chat. I’m back into my groove after an excellent looong weekend with family and friends. When I last left you, I was reconnecting with my best friend Sam. The morning of Fourth of July, we woke up bright and early (thanks, time zones) and got the party started with some […]
A Magical Trip, Part Four: Hollywood Studios and Happy Disney Endings
The final two days of our vacation were as exciting and fun-filled as the rest. Here we go! Part One: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Part Two: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Part Three: Epcot and Magic Kingdom On the third morning of our trip, we had breakfast at 1900 Park Fare at […]
A Magical Trip, Part Three: Epcot and Magic Kingdom
I’ve got two more recap posts to share with you before life goes back to normal around here. Although if I’m being honest, I do hope a bit of the magic will remain… Part One: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Part Two: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios After a good night’s sleep, we […]