Spring is my favorite season. It never seems to last long enough because it straddles a very fine line between too hot and too cold. For me, spring is a comfortable jeans and t-shirt day. Jackets not required. DC has been lucky enough to have quite a few of those days so far, although several others have already been way too warm. I love seeing the grass and trees and flowers bounce back to life. Yellow daffodils on the hillsides, … Continue reading
This teriyaki chicken recipe has been going around my mom’s group of friends, and they all love it. I decided to give it a try, and I love it too. For such a simple recipe, the chicken is really flavorful. Paired with a warm pineapple salsa, this chicken is a sure way to brighten up any day. To make this chicken, marinate some chicken breasts in teriyaki sauce for a few hours before you want to cook them. When you’re … Continue reading
A few years ago, Trader Joe’s sold frozen packages of raspberry and brie rolled in phyllo dough. I was obsessed with them. I’d pop a few out of the freezer and bake them until they were crispy and gooey. I’d eat them as a bedtime snack with some hot tea. Side note: Are bedtime snacks normal? David doesn’t think so, but bedtime snacks are the best! Anyway, as with many of the products I come to love, Trader Joe’s stopped … Continue reading