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Art & CultureWarsaw: Neon Muzeum
On our first afternoon in Warsaw, we decided to head to Praga, the "edgy" part of town, known for its run-down buildings and artistic inhabitants (at least in…
February 28, 2014 · 2 min read
Eat & DrinkRecipe Roundup #5
Almond Joy Energy Balls from Making Thyme for Health The combination of nut butter, chocolate, and coconut is one of my favorites, which is why I had high…
February 22, 2014 · 2 min read
Art & CultureBook Review: "TransAtlantic" -Colum McCann (2013)
"TransAtlantic" -Colum McCann (2013) Last year, I started reading through a few of the Man Booker Longlist selections, and this was one of them that I heard…
February 17, 2014 · 2 min read
Eat & DrinkRecipe Roundup #4
Balsamic Roasted Carrots from Alaska from Scratch We had some leftover carrots that were not designated for a particular use and were about to go bad, so I…
February 15, 2014 · 4 min read
Here & ThereRiga: Old Town, Part 2
We all have moments of ignorance that last far longer than they should, before we are finally corrected... for me, one such example was thinking that Riga was…
February 11, 2014 · 2 min read
Here & ThereRiga: Old Town, Part 1
Last summer, I went to visit a friend in Finland, and opted to fly there using Air Baltic. And since my flight was two legs, Berlin to Riga and Riga to…
February 10, 2014 · 2 min read
Life & TimesFebruary Faves
I'm not the type to be diligent enough to post wish lists or favorites every month, which might also have to do with the fact that I don't buy a ton of beauty…
February 4, 2014 · 3 min read
Eat & DrinkRecipe Roundup #3
Ginger and Lime Carrot Soup from A Beautiful Mess The past few times that I've made recipes calling for ginger, M. always says it's not enough. So when I saw…
February 2, 2014 · 2 min read
Art & CultureBook Review: “Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison” -Piper Kerman (2010)
“Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison” -Piper Kerman (2010) I’ve read a handful of reviews complaining about this book—about how it is…
February 2, 2014 · 3 min read
Art & CultureBook Review: “The Signature of All Things” -Elizabeth Gilbert (2013)
“The Signature of All Things” -Elizabeth Gilbert (2013) For me, there are two primary ways of enjoying reading. One is loving the story that is being told and…
January 26, 2014 · 3 min read
Eat & DrinkRecipe Roundup #2
Cheesy Chickpea Quinoa and Spinach from Clean Eating Chelsey I started off with high hopes for the recipes on this website, but thus far, nothing has been very…
January 25, 2014 · 3 min read
Eat & DrinkAppetite For Reduction: Black Bean, Zucchini, & Olive Tacos with Garlic-Lemon Yogurt
So it's not the most appetizing picture, but let me assure you that the Black Bean, Zucchini, & Olive Tacos (page 131) with Garlic-Lemon Yogurt (page 132) were…
January 24, 2014 · 1 min read