Good Catch
On a rainy day when I can barely muster the energy to stay conscious...let alone tidy my apartment, the true measure of a significant other's goodness is there willingness to bring you pizza without being asked.I recommend Rudino's!

Gratin!
Hilda has changed my life. I knew I loved her robust build and her adventurous nature, but last night...she did things I never thought she could do...She perfectly created thin slices of red potatoes for a potato gratin. Amazing.I made two...cuz one's never enough. One for me and one for the bearded giant.I found my recipe over at Smitten Kitchen...and it was awesome.

Exciting Developments!
I haven't been blogging much, things have been busy here in the Triangle. I've been all over the place doing all sorts of things. I got myself a real estate agent who's funny and kind and helpful. We've been tooling through Raleigh, Cary and Morrisville looking at houses, townhouses and neighborhoods. It's been a learning experience for me, and about me to be honest. The bearded giant has helped me by giving me a much needed reality check from time to time. I have some very specific needs and some very specific wants. Ideally, I'd love to have a place that has a deck or outdoor space (good for doggies and kitties!). I'd like to have 3 bedrooms - master, guest and an office...and, mo

Visiting with my mom!
I took a long weekend to do some vacationing with my mom, and it was well worthwhile, and the weather could not have been better. (She doesn't believe me that it rains all the frickin time in NC...especially not after 4 days of beautiful sunshine and temperatures.) She arrived on Thursday evening, and I hadn't been feeling very well. Despite having had some sort of stomach bug for the week prior, I did my best to be a good hostess and to make sure that my mom and I were well fed. In addition to heading to our maiden voyage at Duck and Dumpling in Raleigh (amazing food!!), I also cooked my first Dutch Baby, my first whole chicken (stuffed with onions and lemons and rubbed with olive oil

foodie fun
I traveled up to Baltimore last weekend to deliver some knitted goods to Misha and some love to my mom. Now, I'm settled back in at home. I spent all last night doing laundry and cleaning my apartment. I feel like a new woman. Talk about cathartic.Now, tonight, I'll relax. There's a wine dinner at Second Empire in Raleigh. I can't wait. The menu looks amazing:FIRST COURSEPan-Roasted “Diver” Sea Scallopcreamy saffron risotto, Johnston Co. sweet potato, wilted spinach, spicy haricot vert, poblano & tomato vert jusSineann Oregon Pinot Gris