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Hanging out in Paradise
Since we checked in at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui on Friday night, we haven’t stop smiling.The first morning started at 4:00am for us because of jet lag. Asha is still a bit sick with a runny nose. We decided to make coffee and take a stroll on the massive and beautiful landscaped grounds…
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Family trip to Hawaii
Aloha! We are cashing in our Christmas present to each other and heading to Hawaii. When we booked this trip back in December it seemed like a great idea but the weather report over the last few days in Chicago basically made the whole thing even more awesome. However, the chance to escape the second…
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Garfield Park Conservatory
It is true; the best things in life are free. Case in point – The Garfield Park Conservatory.
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Cooking for others
I came home after work today without any ideas of what dinner would look like.
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An attempt at making Risotto
This weekend got away from me. I had plans to relax. I had plans to read the Sunday NY Times. I had plans to read my book. I had plans to go to the Art Institute. I had plans to paint. But I got caught up in the usual grind and that was that. The…
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Homemade Soap Dish
I use a soap dish by the kitchen sink to hold the pot scrubber. I hand made it (twice) a while back using vintage china and a candlestick holder. But both times the proportions were a bit flawed which caused the dish to top over and crack. So I came up with a better design.
