About 30 years ago, I got married. Now, it's been a while since I've been a Newlywed. But some memories will never fade. Like how much I love green bean casserole. I have since a friend of mine made some for me in college. I'm half-Asian. I grew up with fried rice and noodles. And very few casseroles. I would occasionally encounter one at my Aunt Jessie's. My dad's side of … [Read more...]
It’s Been Thirty Years
This coming Monday. It will be my 30 year wedding anniversary. We eloped. And got married in a little blue church. And on Monday those vows will have been in existence for thirty years. It's almost unbelievable. It's not all ups. There are tons of downs. It's about perseverance and grit. And love. The everyday kinda of love. The every way kind of love. It's … [Read more...]
Erotic Gothic-esque Romance
It's about to begin. This scary thing where I do an installment a month for the next foreseeable few months. I have the first one, it's rough. I tried to edit, but my mind isn't as clear as I'd like. Plus, you, dear reader, are my guinea pig. So, while you read this, know that the story might change, evolve, and become something different... because I am writing it almost as … [Read more...]
Zucchini Blossums- Deep Fat-Fried Deliciousness
This will be the last month I do a recipe to help bring flowers into your life. I've always equated romance with flowers. Love of self, love for our parents, love for our "one," and just joy really. I try to keep a bouquet in my house somewhere always. They just bring a smile to my face. And if you've read any of the about me posts I've done, you know I also try and buy a bunch … [Read more...]
Fireweed Honey
Being on vacation in Alaska means I see fireweed all around me. It also means many Alaskans are talking about or making fireweed honey, syrup, jelly... whatever. Fireweed is ubiquitous everywhere at this time of the year. And everyone knows that the taller the blooms, the later in the season it is. When the bloom hits the top, summer is over. In other words, is a measure of the … [Read more...]
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