If you are an Austen fan and haven’t seen BBC’s entertaining new version of Emma, you can watch the entire mini-series thanks to friendly YouTube’rs. Go HERE to start with Episode 1, Part 1 (there are a total of 4 episodes, each with several parts). While not my favorite version, it is slightly more true...
Category Archives: Finds
A Turkey Public Service Announcement:
This, my friends, will change your world. Or at the very least, it will change your taste buds. After this you will eschew all Thanksgiving turkey that is dry and flaky and demand only the best, most succulent and moist of turkey. The secret? I’ve cooked turkeys now for several years. And the first year...
New jewelry find on Etsy
My sister’s friend Michelle recently launched an Etsy shop with simple yet striking jewelry. In particular, I love this antique white cinnabar flower necklace with Korean jade. Gorgeous! I wish I had the coloring to wear it.
Weekend with Fred
I’m smack in the middle of finals this week but wishing that I could go through all the photos I took this weekend of Denise & her family. In particular, the times Denise spent with her grandfather Fred as he played the piano, his fingers stiffer than they used to be. They were sweet moments...
Craving satisfied (& rekindled)
I finally had the chance to return to that delicious Viennese cafe I’d talked about a couple months ago and again the food did not disappoint! This time a Croque Monsier and a pot of Strawberry Creme tea. Delicious. (Thanks, Liz for humoring me in my request to go to Julius Meinl, even though you’d...