Author: Annelies

Preserving goodness

I have a confession to make: I’m a sucker for superheroes. Whether it’s Marvel or DC (and certain opinions are afoot chez nous about which one is better), there is something incredibly scintillating about slipping into a superhero story. Perhaps it’s found in the constructs. Take one ordinary person and introduce extraordinary circumstances or an… Continue reading Preserving goodness

Spaghetti Squash Gratin

Some people try to pass off spaghetti squash as the slick noodles made of durum wheat. I am not one of these people. My taste buds know what you’re up to. Don’t get me wrong, I like spaghetti squash slathered with tomato sauce too, but in thinking about a way to gussy it up for Thanksgiving,… Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Gratin

One year ago – a blogaversary

One year ago, things looked a bit different. After we said I do, we watched the San Francisco Giants clinch the title of World Series champs. Put differently, on a certain honeymoon and in a certain seaside town, there was a bar, multiple visits and bellowing at Phillies play-off games over foamy mugs of Sam… Continue reading One year ago – a blogaversary

Simple Candied Sweet Potatoes

I don’t know about you but with the close of October marching gleefully toward us, all eyes are on Thanksgiving. I’m thinking of doing a series on simple sides that will augment that fine feast without a ton of prep work. This little beauty below worked well served beside roasted chicken and collard greens. If… Continue reading Simple Candied Sweet Potatoes

When in Santa Cruz, California

An hour and a half away from San Francisco resides the friendly seaside town of Santa Cruz. Flanking part of its public beach is its well-known boardwalk resplendent with theme park food and overcrowded beach turf. I’m starting with the boardwalk to get it out of the way as Santa Cruz is so much more… Continue reading When in Santa Cruz, California

To have, to hold and a plate of oatmeal cookies

If the first year of marriage has taught me anything it might be this: practice tenacity, forgiveness, listening then talking, embrace the need for God, plan adventures, respect the need for space and time, cultivate dependence and independence. It’s a longer list than I expected. It grows every day. To have and to hold- that’s… Continue reading To have, to hold and a plate of oatmeal cookies