Fiesta Friday #605
Skye is officially 17! She turned 17 sometime this year; her exact date of birth is unconfirmed. We brought her home on August 22nd nine years ago at the ripe old age of 8, so we know she was at le…| Fiesta Friday
Our school was closed yesterday, so naturally, I used my day off to do a taste test. Is there anything better to do?! I happened to be in an area where both Cava and Honeygrow were in close proximity to each other, so I thought… here is my chance to finally make a definitive conclusion […]| Fiesta Friday
Yesterday felt like a soup day for me, even though, according to my husband, it was humid and muggy outside. I wouldn’t really know, as I was kept indoors with the AC running at full blast. I craved soup because I was battling nasal congestion and a scratchy throat. This time of year, I always […]| Fiesta Friday
After several mishaps, such as growing the wrong type or not growing enough, I finally harvested enough Thai Holy Basil yesterday to replicate an authentic Pad Gaprao I once tasted in Bangkok. Chicken Pad Gaprao with Fried Egg Pad Gaprao, which translates to Stir-fry with Holy Basil, and hence the importance of holy basil as […]| Fiesta Friday
Work has become more challenging for me this school year due the makeup of the students. It seems we have a higher proportion of students with special needs than before. Still, I’m glad to be back at work, following schedules and routines. They structure my days, helping me stay organized and disciplined. There will be […]| Fiesta Friday
Skye is officially 17! She turned 17 sometime this year; her exact date of birth is unconfirmed. We brought her home on August 22nd nine years ago at the ripe old age of 8, so we know she was at le…| Fiesta Friday
I’m finally back home, and I need to get reacquainted with my kitchen. My kids, with the encouragement from their Oma (read: my mother), decided to rearrange things. I mean, things are more organiz…| Fiesta Friday
It’s turning out to be one crazy summer for my family and me! First, my husband and I are getting ready to travel to the UK (again!) for the third time in roughly three months! This time, he’ll be …| Fiesta Friday
It’s crumpet-making day — every day. Because that’s what everyone wants to eat — every day.| Fiesta Friday
