Month: March 2022

spring in the air, bubble waffles + my new bedford pullover

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Spring is in the air, flowers are blooming, and birthday season is just beginning for our family. This week we celebrated Patrick’s birthday. A nice dinner at Marinitas, the local restaurant which we’ve decided sells the best margaritas in town, was the perfect place to celebrate mid-week. The celebrations continue for the other March babies this weekend, which should be fun. Center Depot in San Anselmo: a nice treat after a morning walk I’ve been eyeing the Center Depot in San Anselmo for months — I drive past it right when they open after I drop my son off at school in the mornings. It is located about a mile from downtown San Anselmo, and I keep imagining myself stopping by with Patrick or one of my friends after a brisk morning walk on the weekend. (We’d deserve it!) I find the little camper truck super charming. Plus, the fact that it’s located in a less commercial section of town makes it even cuter. You can get bubble waffles, Italian sodas, a.k.a. “sparklers,” doughnuts, hot cocoa, and espresso drinks out of …

week 9: comfort food + a lovely film

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White Borscht I made soup this week, and it was just what I needed — a hug in liquid form. I had never made borscht before; I thought it was a Polish dish, Russian perhaps; I didn’t know it was Ukrainian. The recipe was in Sam Sifton’s NYT Cooking newsletter last Wednesday. The second I saw it, I wanted to make it. I love potatoes. The recipe is by Gabrielle Hamilton, another NY Times writer and author of Blood, Bones & Butter, which I now want to read. The soup was delicious, and I will make it again, I’m sure. Get the recipe and try it yourself (potential paywall) here. Belfast This morning I watched the most beautiful movie. I’m sure most of you recognize the picture. It’s called Belfast — one of the best movies I’ve watched in a very long time. No wonder it has been nominated for several Academy Awards, including best picture! I think everyone should see it. Enjoy your week!