This pumpkin bread is so moist and delicious (and melty), we just can’t get enough of it. I’ve been dreaming of toasting a slice and spreading it with cream cheese. With a cup of tea, it would be the perfect way to start a crisp fall morning. I may have to alter my sleep schedule just to allow for such a luxury. David must love this cake too because every time I look, there is a little less of it. … Continue reading
A new distillery opened in DC recently, and it’s the only one you’ll find here. It is located a few blocks away from the new Union Market on an industrial and nearly barren street. The door is unmarked except for a wooden plank stenciled with the address, a minimalist-chic overhead light, and a doorbell marked “Ring Bell For Gin.” After ringing that bell and being ushered inside, my food adventure-seeking friends and I got a tour of New Columbia Distillers. … Continue reading
Stella has had so many adventures already this fall. Although she always sits and watches out the window, she has had a lot more to look at lately. The squirrels have been very active, running in front of her, going up and down the trees, burying and digging up their nuts. She has been going crazy. Her instincts to chase are too strong to resist. It was raining pretty hard the other morning, and Stella wore her raincoat when we … Continue reading