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Kumquats and Scones
While I find myself pulling the extra pickles out of my animal-style In-and-Out burger, I am definitely craving tart salty things: marmite, stinky blue cheese, and I go to heaven when I get my hands on a plate full of … Continue reading
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Aroi, Aroi
On our last day at the beach, we thought we’d treat ourselves (again) and go try out lunch at Evason. However, we woke up from our morning naps and discovered that we didn’t have enough time to walk the couple … Continue reading
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Jowee's Filipino Eggplant with Green Onions
Christine over at a thinking stomach has asked for this recipe – and from one teacher to another, I know she’ll appreciate a timely response. I hope she’s not disappointed that it’s not a vegetarian dish. I flattered by the … Continue reading
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CSA Basket Week #2 Recap
If you’re wondering why I make such a big deal about my CSA basket, it’s because I think it’s one of the most important choices I make every two weeks to improve the world around me. Not only does my … Continue reading
Well: a new health blog at The New York Times
Looks like the folks at The New York Times are pretty with it; not only do they carry blogs, but blogs about health and going green. Well is the title of the new health column blog written by Tara Pope-Parker … Continue reading
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Beauteous Basket of Bounty
Look at what I got today! My first 25 pound basket of organic fruits and veggies through the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program at South Coast Farms. You can only see the top layer, so here’s what else is in … Continue reading
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Cooler than Freecycle
I am in the middle of my first freecycle.org transaction, and I’m loving it. Basically, freecycle is a bulletin board for people in a community to give and get FREE THINGS. While, I love the word FREE, I love more … Continue reading
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Eating Bugs
I am again awake in the middle of the night, this time foiled by my friends and family in Thailand; I got a call about an hour ago and so I am going to try and post my way back … Continue reading
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Best Noodles on the Soi
Oh boy, this noodle stand (with the yellow sign) makes incredibly delicious noodle soup. The little girl in the green shirt served us. As soon as Joss ordered, the stand owner whipped out another folding metal table and two small … Continue reading
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This is the Life
really. This is it! I spend 1/3 of the day on me (yoga, massage…), 1/3 hanging around town, and then 1/3 of the time blogging about it. I am living a spa-style blogger life. And eating all the delicious fruit … Continue reading