2/28/11

Rest


I went to the conservatory again on Sunday and had a few hours of solitude there.  It was refreshing.  I think I will make it a habit, especially as I got a membership.

2/24/11

Almost the weekend...


Here's a little pre-weekend pick me up.  After a short lived warm spell, we got cold weather and snow this week.  But it rained today so things are starting to look up.  This is a shot from our weekend trip to the conservatory.

2/19/11

Cherbourg Bakery





Today we stopped by Cherbourg Bakery in Bexley after our visit to the Franklin Park Conservatory (more photos on that later).  They have excellent coffee for $2 and we especially enjoyed the rosemary cornbread and ginger carrot muffin.

2/16/11

Valentine's flowers



Some tulips from the hubby on Valentine's.  Hope you enjoyed the day with your loved ones.

2/15/11

Tacos



















































Our favorite tacos and sope in the city, from taco truck, Taco Nazo.  When we first discovered the truck, we breathed a huge sigh of relief and felt like we came home.

2/13/11

Matcha macarons


I made matcha macarons yesterday using a modified version of this recipe from Tarlette.  I think they came out pretty good for a first attempt, but I undercooked them just a little, so they're breadier than I'd like. It was a fun learning experience - my first time using a kitchen scale and pastry bags - and takes lots of patience too. They turned out pretty cute though, didn't they?  I want to try them again - I know I can make them better! 

2/11/11

Leisurely day

I'm having a relaxing day today, which feels nice. It's been awhile since I had a day like this. Worked in the morning, ran some errands and fixed myself a nice lunch. The sandwich is multi-grain bread with ham, brie and raspberry jam. Spinach salad with grape tomatoes and beets. With green tea. Yum!  I also started this book last night, and really enjoying it.

P.S. Do you like my new look? I realized I wanted to post larger photos. In the process, I changed the fonts too.