Once, in another lifetime, I spent one night lying on the floor with 31 other similarly minded people. It was one of those times when crying, hugging, and declarations of never ending love are normal modes of expression. The rest of the world doesn’t function like that: unbridled expression of comaraderie, brotherhood, family. Only small … Continue reading
If you are ever in El Castillo, Costa Rica, near Arenal, follow the hand painted road signs to Pizza John’s. Down a gravel road and through a a garden hedge you will stumble upon some of the best pizza anywhere, ever. (Including New York, Chicago, and Italy.) We wandered in from the road like strangers … Continue reading
I’m the kind of girl who likes to have my proverbial cake and eat it too. Dance all night but get up for early morning yoga. Settle in but not settle down. Free fall with a safety harness on. I’m also the kind of girl who does not buy into the whole single-girl-woe-is-me-I’ll-get-a-cat-instead mentality. I … Continue reading
I’ve had the blues lately – those long road ahead, full tank of gas, guitar player in the passenger seat kind of blues – the I’m itchin’ to run, return the prodigal son, guided by the Texaco star blues. Makes you think about Elvis. And songs about Elvis. And marshmallow fluff? A take on the … Continue reading
Its been a long week. (I know, it’s Monday.) I’m tired. I have a grumpy. So even though it is still only October, its officially holiday baking time! Okay, technically, nothing holiday-y about it, but I tend to associate figs with winter and snow and holidays and Christmas Club. My momma was telling me about … Continue reading
The MTA got shut down at noon yesterday and the only thing open in my neighborhood seemed to be bars, and while I’m not one to hate on a good day drink, it just didn’t seem quite appropriate. Plus I had just watched Final Destination and had visions of windows shattering with well aimed glass … Continue reading
Not a real turtle. But once, when pondering “what animal would you be if you were an animal” in college, I decided my friend K be would a turtle. Turtles do make great friends: they’re cautious and cheeky and sage and can bite off your finger or munch passively on a leaf. Turtles hang around. … Continue reading
Boozy baking is everywhere! My momma had a birthday on Saturday and there was an absurd amount of baking to commemorate her awesomeness. The recipes that did not come from my very talented mother came from marthastewart.com. This is a delicious ginger pecan cake with bourbon whipped cream. Boozy! by Ellie Continue reading
The Boozy Bakeshop 