Revamp

For a while, I've been painfully aware that my blog needed a makeover. When I first set it up, I had no idea what I was doing. I still don't. But I have a handle on the lingo, and a clearer idea of what appeals to me aesthetically. It was kind of one of those in the near future kind of updates; I definitely wasn't planning on redesigning the blog tonight. But it sort of happened, and I'm purdy darn happy with the result (except for the fact that Blogger won't let me change this annoying curly text on the main page and in posts... don't worry; it will go away soon.).

Hate it? Love it? Sort of eh about it? I'm open to suggestions, or shameless praise. But first, I'm off to bed. See you in de morgen!

xxx,
j

Dip-Dyed Smoothies

We're big time smoothie people; they're a quick way to cram in a lot of nutrients early on in the day without any gagging or taste-sacrificing. Here were our particularly pretty ones from this past weekend: strawberry-mango-banana, with added boosts from spinach (vitamin A, C, and iron), nonfat Greek yogurt (protein) and chia seeds (fiber, and more omega-3s than salmon). Yields two generously-sized smoothies (recipe below). 

Eet smakelijk!

xxx,

j

Den Haag Goes Handcrafted (Volume II), and Warfare against Disappointment

On Sunday, we meandered over a few blocks to the Home Made Market. I had solid intentions to do what I did last time: take photos, peruse the vendors' offerings at a leisurely pace, network a bit, and nosh on cakes. (Do you feel the impending however?)

Oven Malfunction, and A Foray Into Microwave Cuisine

 bake |bāk|verb [ with obj. ]
1. cook (food) by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven or on a hot surface. (thanks, Apple dictionary.)

So, microwaving counts as baking? Ok, great.

An Antiquated Mosey, Hello, and Farewell

Last Saturday our friends arrived as house guests at our home, on the tail end of their 111-day, 15,000-mile (or 24,000-km) road trip in an RV that took them through two engines and 33 countries. They came back with some hilarious stories, found themselves in more than a couple predicaments (thankfully, all solve-able), and were understandably excited to get back to their kitties and to normalcy.