Tag: summer

Life Lately: Summer 2025

It is high summer in Michigan—though that feels strange to say. This year has somehow flown by, yet also felt like being trapped in a waiting room. In many ways, it still feels like summer hasn’t truly begun. Between switching jobs, adopting a puppy, planning a wedding, getting married, going on a minimoon, planning a

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A Weekend in Inverness

Our weekend in the Scottish Highlands: Inverness, Loch Ness, Glen Affric, and Aviemore. Our first week in Scotland has been a total blur. But we’re here, alive, and well — though a bit disoriented and jet lagged. The cats, however, seem to be adjusting quite nicely to their new home. I’m already back to work,

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Vegan Ratatouille With Rice

This past weekend, I made my own version of a ratatouille with rice for a going away party for my husband and I . (Just six days until we move to Scotland, now!) It was a such an easy summer recipe to make, though it does take some time. It tastes very similar to a

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Aunt Heather’s Tropical Avocado Salsa

Living with my Aunt Heather this past summer has been fabulous for many reasons. One of them, is her family-famous avocado salsa. Not quite guacamole — not quite a salsa — this fresh dip falls somewhere in-between and is sure to satisfy anytime of year.   Ingredients 1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger, chopped 1 jalapeno,

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