In all honesty, I have nothing against those thin packages of freeze dried onion soup you mix with sour cream to make dip. I think it’s a delicious option and if you brought me some (actually, I could use a bowl RIGHT THIS MINUTE), I would be happy and excited and very grateful. BUT. If
Nutella and Strawberry Crepes
I studied abroad in Rome during college, as part of a Roman Civilization course. It was a great experience, and I’ll never forget some of the beautiful sights that we saw and fantastic meals that we ate. But one of my favorite “discoveries” was the combination of Nutella and strawberries. Nutella wasn’t quite as popular worldwide
Weekly Love Letter for January 10th, 2014
[ezcol_1half] “Happy New Year! Shall I make the obligatory comment about the weather ? Tokyo has mild winters, and our highs have been around 48 degrees F while our lows are about 32 degrees. Not too shabby, eh? I’ll take it, especially compared to what most of you have been through!
Two Chili Salsa
Let’s get something straight: I really enjoy flavors. I especially love ethnic flavors: unique spices and alternate meats and different types of product. But there’s one place where I really fail: heat. It’s not that I don’t like spice, it’s that I physically can’t stand it! But I’ve heard of several people (Alyssa’s husband included)
New Year, New Notebook: DIY Fabric Covered Notebook
We really, really love stationary here at A&C. Cards, paper, tags, and especially notebooks. It’s a bit of a problem. And nothing makes us want to buy new notebooks more than a new year! This may be cheesy, but the blank pages of a fresh notebook make us think of all of the possibilities to
Pear, Mandarin Orange & Ginger Juice Recipe
Juicing. What a controversial topic! I won’t bore you with my thoughts and philosophies around juicing, but let’s just say I own a gorgeous juicer and credit a juice fast for kickstarting a healthier lifestyle that let to pre-wedding weight loss. While I will probably never do a true juice fast again, I do
DIY Relaxing Black Tea Foot Soak
Happy New Year, y’all! Thanks for hanging out with us the last few weeks as we took a breather for the end of the year. Alyssa was in the states and we got to hang out twice in San Francisco! We’ve been doing lots of planning and crafting and thinking, so stay tuned for some
Merry Christmas 2013
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas with warmth and love all around you!