New York to California to Indiana to New Jersey.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Jungle Jims in Cincinnati!
Finally made it to Jungle Jims in Cincinnati with my sister in law, Jenny!
This place is huge and carries everything!
Not only is it an American grocery store but it holds international produce and products. For example, native veggies from Mexico. Tim Tam's from Australian, Irish Mustard, Spanish figs..you name it!
It also had two whole rows dedicated to HOT SAUCE!
It's safe to say after our 3 hour stroll we were exhausted!
Had a great time!
This place is huge and carries everything!
Not only is it an American grocery store but it holds international produce and products. For example, native veggies from Mexico. Tim Tam's from Australian, Irish Mustard, Spanish figs..you name it!
It also had two whole rows dedicated to HOT SAUCE!
It's safe to say after our 3 hour stroll we were exhausted!
Had a great time!
Monday, March 10, 2014
Columbus, Indiana with my love!
Yesterday Joe and I took a ride down south to check out Columbus, Indiana. I have been reading cool things about it here and there and it did not disappoint!
We stumbled upon an old soda jerk pallor/museum. The place is filled with old vintage mint condition soda fountains and has a beautiful wood bar with a marble counter top. We sat at the bar and I had a root beer float feeling like we were a couple of kids in the early 40's. It was awesome! We walked around town and saw very cool architecture and then drove to the outlet mall and picked up some summer stuff from JCREW. After that we drove to downtown Indianapolis to Shapiro's, a Jewish Delicatessen, and had pastrami on rye and matzo ball soup. What a perfect day with my love.
We stumbled upon an old soda jerk pallor/museum. The place is filled with old vintage mint condition soda fountains and has a beautiful wood bar with a marble counter top. We sat at the bar and I had a root beer float feeling like we were a couple of kids in the early 40's. It was awesome! We walked around town and saw very cool architecture and then drove to the outlet mall and picked up some summer stuff from JCREW. After that we drove to downtown Indianapolis to Shapiro's, a Jewish Delicatessen, and had pastrami on rye and matzo ball soup. What a perfect day with my love.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Canvas for a cause
Last Tuesday I volunteered to help raise money for I.U. West Cancer foundation. The money goes to providing gas cards, grocery gift cards and whatever else to help our cancer patients in during their treatment. Forty people showed up to paint and eat and drink some wine. It was a really nice time and I'm glad I was part of such a great experience.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Life so far
Last weekend (February 1st) I went home to celebrate with my Mom for her birthday. I left early Friday morning and got in Friday afternoon. We had our ritual Friday night dinner, Chinese Food, and lots of laughs. Then Heather and Denise and I went to Danielle and Matt's for some company and drinks. It was a really nice time. Saturday Mom and I spent the day in New Paltz. We had a great lunch and walked around the town, shopping and exploring. It was 50 degrees and sunny! After New Paltz, we headed to Wappingers Falls to have dinner and birthday cake with the family. It was such a fun time! Thank you everyone! Then I went out Saturday to Shadows with Heather for a little birthday dancing (it was her birthday as well!) I left Sunday and got home Monday morning. The week went by quickly. Had one exam and came back to Fort Wayne this weekend to hang out with my husband. Seriously, I know we are still considered newlyweds, but nothing makes me happier than cooking and cleaning up my home and being near my husband. Ask me in 30 years and I'll probably have a different thought, but for now, it reminds me of our time in California, and I love it. Joe and I made homemade butternut squash soup. It was the first time we attempted it (Mom and I had it in New Paltz the following weekend, and I fell in love!) So here is a step by step process
You will need
1 butternut squash
1 onion
3 or 4 stalks of celery
1 or 2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 of cup of Heavy Cream
2 teaspoons of nutmeg
2 teaspoons of thyme
1 blender
1 large soup pot
First, dice the onions, cut the celery and squash into cubes and toss into soup pot with olive oil
Allow onions to brown, celery and squash to soften. If needed (which it is, add 1/2 cup of water to avoid burning)
Cover, and let steam soften veggies
After 10 minutes, use a fork to determine if it is soft enough. If so, transfer it all to a blender.
Liquify and blend until finished
Transfer back into the pot and add heavy cream, nutmeg and thyme. Keep on low for 10-15 minutes
Let me know! It turned out pretty good!!
We also went for a nice walk in the neighborhood to check out all the snow! Wow, I do not remember this much snow since I was a kid!
Anyways, weekends over, back to school..T Minus 2 months for class! Then clinicals. Then hopefully move somewhere for a job (fingers crossed)
Hope all is well!
Cori
You will need
1 butternut squash
1 onion
3 or 4 stalks of celery
1 or 2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 of cup of Heavy Cream
2 teaspoons of nutmeg
2 teaspoons of thyme
1 blender
1 large soup pot
First, dice the onions, cut the celery and squash into cubes and toss into soup pot with olive oil
Allow onions to brown, celery and squash to soften. If needed (which it is, add 1/2 cup of water to avoid burning)
Cover, and let steam soften veggies
After 10 minutes, use a fork to determine if it is soft enough. If so, transfer it all to a blender.
Liquify and blend until finished
Transfer back into the pot and add heavy cream, nutmeg and thyme. Keep on low for 10-15 minutes
Let me know! It turned out pretty good!!
We also went for a nice walk in the neighborhood to check out all the snow! Wow, I do not remember this much snow since I was a kid!
Anyways, weekends over, back to school..T Minus 2 months for class! Then clinicals. Then hopefully move somewhere for a job (fingers crossed)
Hope all is well!
Cori
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