After the better part of a week of seriously erratic sleeping and largely unnecessary flurrying around to finish up household tasks (like cat bathing, vacuuming and mopping, and obtaining more quotes on just how many kidneys a re-roofing job is going to cost me) Matt kindly schlepped my perpetually late ass off to the airport bright and early —on his day off, the sainted man— to catch a Southwest flight up to NY for my (usually annual) pilgrimage to see the family.  Continue reading →

I had occasion to head in a northeasterly direction Friday, up to an appointment in Ormond Beach. Continue reading →

On a recent evening when Jess and I were in need of an outing, we decided to head to the schmantzy part of town, Winter Park, to nosh at Luma. Continue reading →

If you were following me in Paris you know my fascination with macarons, the light, airy, jewel-like French sandwich cookie made with egg whites, almond flour, and magic.  Continue reading →

After a few months of hoarding and grudging abstinence, I finally broke down and made myself the last remaining package of some awesome noodles I trucked back from New Zealand in my suitcase.  Continue reading →