Let’s be honest…we all have a dish that we tend to fall back on when we get busy or stressed out. This is your go-to meal when you’re not in the mood to cook, when you’re tired after a long day of work or when there’s nothing in the fridge that sounds good.
Mine has changed a few times throughout the past few years. At one point it was rice and beans, at another point oatmeal. Now pasta is my “default” meal when I’m fresh out of ideas and looking to fill my plate fast….
It’s been a fabulous week here, with temperatures rising up just enough to finally leave the coats at home. Plus, most schools are out here this week, which means empty trains and a nice, quiet commute.
I have to admit that I’ve been trying to enjoy the weather, spending less time in the kitchen and more time outside whenever possible….
There’s lots of spring cleaning going on around here this morning 😉
I’ve been cleaning up the blog with some minor tweaks to make it look better and a little sharper. There are some new categories up at the top to help you find posts easier and there’s also a button on the left sidebar that lets you subscribe and get new posts sent directly to your email….
It’s been a very eventful week here. My sister flew in all the way from Austin, Texas last Tuesday and the whole week was a whirlwind of eating tasty foods, walking all over the city, and playing tourist.
A few highlights include a long walk along the High Line, chowing down on some authentic Greek food in Astoria, brunching on Moroccan food, and countless hours spent wandering through art museums….
Peanut butter and chocolate is my absolute favorite combo. I don’t care what it is…if it has peanut butter and chocolate in it, I’m all about it.
Second on my list of favorite dessert combos is peppermint and chocolate. York peppermint patties have always been my mom’s favorite dessert, and I’m pretty sure it must be genetic or something….
