Big Announcement #1

As of next week, I’ll be an upstater once again.

That’s right readers. I’m moving back to the Capital Region. I got a job offer not too long ago and with all the paperwork done, I can get back into the work routine (and I’m loving the fact I’ll be working days and no weekends!)

I’ve got a long list of places I need to try out, and no longer have to say “well, next time I’m in the area.” I celebrated with some cupcakes from The Fresh Market, chocolate with pink icing, purple tinted sugar… and red hots? Weird combination, but that’s what drew me to them in the first place. The candy really didn’t jive with the cupcake, so I ended up picking them off and eating them later.

There’s another announcement, but that one isn’t ready yet. Give it a month.

In Case I Didn’t Say It Before

Big things are in the works for 2011! I won't be going into specifics right now -- I'd like to wait until things become a little more settled -- but will say that shopping for work gear, luggage sets for a destination wedding (not mine), and housewares can be a bit taxing on a girl.

And what about this weather? Between the shopping and shoveling the driveway I hardly have time to cook my next meal.

Okay, that’s not true. I’ve been cooking quite a bit. But I’m still pressed for time. Winter blues, I tell ya…

Say Hello To My Little Friend

Sauteed some bagoong, and while it was cooling, I found this.

Teeth everywhere are thanking me.