This week was filled to the brim with projects, homework, and preparing for more projects, photoshoots, and work. Kyle had surgery on his shoulder yesterday afternoon so we are laying low today. I'm going to make something wonderful to eat, and we will cuddle up as best you can with one arm in a sling, and watch Downton Abbey (we're obsessed). Do you all have fun plans for the day and the weekend?

Lemon slices. Golden and Red Beets. Sautéing baby spinach.

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Wow, is it Friday already? This week has been absolutely crazy. I'm in Seattle, cooking up a storm in order to help my sister prepare for the birth of her baby boy. We made two lasagnas, two meatloafs, two Tuna Noodle Casseroles, two key lime pies, a double batch or pot stickers, and a double batch of Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie dough! Gwyneth has been teething and has been pretty miserable but, we're hanging in there. This weekend we're attending a send off party for my brother who's moving to Sweden, and Kyle's Nana is turning 85, so there's a party for her as well. Do you all have fun plans for the weekend?

Vegetarian French Onion Soup. Orange wheels. Roasting red bell pepper.

One of my favorite weekday treats is to escape from the housework, the computer work, and the homework, and have lunch at Knead Bakery. It's the perfect place to meet up with a friend, with my Dad, or with Kyle, for a simple little lunch. I love to order a half sandwich and a bowl of soup... and, let's be honest, quite often I treat myself to one of their fantastic pastries. I'm currently loving both the egg and chicken salad sandwiches, and I'm never disappointed by their soup of the day. Lunch at Knead is the perfect mid-week lunch. Don't forget to take home a wonderfully fresh baguette too.

Mother's Day is right around the corner so I thought I'd put together a little list of gift ideas for the Mama who loves to cook. Some of these items are a definite splurge, but others are really affordable. They're all fun and would be the perfect thing to get for a Mom who loves spending time in the kitchen.


Le Creuset Dutch Oven
KitchenAid Pasta Attachments
Lodge Mini Skillet
Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
Microplane Grater/Zester
Bonjour Chef's Torch
Lodge Grill/Griddle
Anthropologie Cuisine Couture Apron
La Pavoni Espresso Machine

Cookbooks:
Joy the Baker
The Sprouted Kitchen
Super Natural Every Day
Very Fond of Food