food and life in the foreign service
I know, a lot of pumpkin spice on the blog -- and not a whole lot of blogging; I'm full of reasons/excuses. First and foremost, Serbian takes up a lot of my brainpower, with not much left over for the blog. I'm trying to get better about it but it also happens to be college... Continue Reading →
Fall flavors have such wonderful elements that evoke feelings of warmth and comfort and, unsurprisingly, when the temperature begins to drop, I often have the urge to bake something. It is the time for hot apple cider, mulled wine, and warm goodies from the oven, like these cupcakes. Their sweetness is not overpowering, and I've... Continue Reading →
One of the things we're loving most about having American television is our ability to watch our favorite HGTV shows, including House Hunters International, which has been one of my parents' favorite shows for years. We, too, have felt drawn to the show: not only does it feed into our desire to see places all over... Continue Reading →
If the availability of Starbucks' pumpkin spice lattes weren't enough to make one aware of the changing seasons, the advent of cool days and cooler nights certainly means autumn has arrived. In addition to layering, riding boots, and pumpkins, fall is the time to break out the big pots and begin making soup again. When... Continue Reading →
On Saturday, we were lucky enough to have tickets to the White House garden tour. Twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall, the grounds of the White House are opened to a few thousand people who can check out some of the gardens. The tickets are free; the trick is... Continue Reading →
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