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Category Archives: Love
Utica Greens
My parents are both from the Utica, NY area. I’ve been visiting my whole life, reveling in the area’s unique epicurean offerings. One favorite is half-moon cookies, which are also known as “black and whites”. They are a cakey chocolate … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Recipes, Healthy meals & snacks, Indulgences, Love, Travel
Tagged holiday favorites, recipe, side dishes, utica greens
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A Holiday Give-Away!
I really appreciate that each of you takes time out of your busy day to visit my little corner of the Internet. It blows my mind that I have over 100 followers now! If I had it my way, I’d … Continue reading
Maui: Day 4
Our fourth day in Maui we headed to Spa Grande at the Grand Wailea for some five-star pampering. I found a deal (here) called the Hideaway Package that offered two 50 minute massages, an hour in their fancy baths, and … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Recipes, Indulgences, Love, Travel
Tagged food, Grand Wailea, Hawaii, Hawaiian vacation, Maui, spa day, Spa Grande, Spa Grande Review, Travel, vacation
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Maui: Day 3
Our third day in Maui was our designated beach day. When you’re visiting somewhere as beautiful as Hawaii, it can be tempting to do nothing but lay by the ocean. And I know that a lot of people like to … Continue reading
Posted in Love, Travel
Tagged Big Beach, Hawaii, Maui, Maui beaches, Secret Cove, Travel, travel photography, vacation
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Maui: Day 2
By the time we’d eaten breakfast, hit the gym, and taken showers it was nearly 3:00 (like I said yesterday, we’re not morning people). Fresh and ready to go, we hopped in the Jeep and headed to Lahaina (Luh-hi-nuh). There … Continue reading
Posted in Love, Travel
Tagged best maui luau, Hawaii, Luau, maui luau, Travel, vacation, what to do in maui
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Maui: Day 1
We are not morning people, but our first morning in Hawaii we were up and out the door by 10:00. I’d found the latest snorkeling tour on the island, and we had to be there by 11:15 (most depart around … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day
Dear Mom, Thanks for being so freaking awesome. You’re smart, gorgeous, and you’re totally hilarious. Without you, I might never have discovered my love of baking! You’ve always been my biggest fan, and it’s nice to know there’s always someone … Continue reading
Poker Life
I get some pretty interesting reactions from people when they learn I’m engaged to a professional poker player. Some people are fascinated, others cast judgement, but it’s pretty clear that nobody really understands it. And that’s fine. I don’t expect … Continue reading
Posted in Love, Uncategorized
Tagged life with poker, poker, poker fiance, poker girlfriend, poker wife
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San Diego Staycation
My family is spread out across four states (Georgia, Texas, Colorado, and California) so it’s always a challenge and a treat to get us all together. This weekend is one of those few times a year that it happens, and … Continue reading
Our Engagement
One of my fiance’s wonderful traits is his knack for romance, and there’s no better example of it than how we got engaged. He’s a professional poker player who has the luxury of making his own tournament schedule. He’s played … Continue reading
