Do What Ema Says

Pesto Truffle Gnocchi. Served with sauteed kale, beet greens, onions, golden oyster mushrooms, broccoli stems, beans and shaved asiago. Pesto sauce made with chickpea milk for protein. Thanks to the .campus CSA for the delicious greens and my handsome husband who grew the mushrooms.

Commencement and Sneaker Ball last night didn't disappoint!

My beautiful daughter, Nani and her beloved partner Alec are engaged!

Gus belated Triple Lime birthday cake. Sour Cream Lime Bundt, Lime Curd, & Lime Icing. Not better late than never. Better whenever. #23

My handsome husband baked apple dumplings for breakfast and it isn't even Mother's Day.

Happy 23rd birthday, Gustav Wachhaus ! May this year wrap you in kindness, safety, humor, health, fun, and yummy food, like the arms of good friends.

Mushroom Spaetzle with Kale and Kale Buds. Clearing out for Pesach mixed with the promise of spring fresh from the garden. Yummy!

Just learned from that the blue crescent isn't a poor photo at all but a cool science experiment my camera did. 🌘 🌙
Untouched photo through the car rooftop

You know how some of the things get more witchy when I touch them (used here to mean more full of wonder)? I live outside of the area of totality but was able to shoot this moment after the eclipse through the car rooftop. The photo is unedited. Just what the tinted glass did.

The year of romantic getaways has begun! My handsome husband and I are going on a series of trips to celebrate our 30th anniversary. First one up: Savannah. We walked 7 miles a day holding hands, drinking coffee, swooning over beautiful trees heavily draped in Spanish moss, and giggling. So much giggling! Fantastic Airbnb. Have been before and look forward to coming again. 💕❤️💕

My handsome husband made potato focaccia for breakfast.

Dill from last week's tzatziki was looking super sad so I froze it in little olive oil cubes.

Every day is Valentine's Day with you. 💋 A few pics from this year with my handsome husband.

Foster Diary Day 14: Little Soumsoum is getting bigger! Available for adoption.

My foster pup, Soumsoum, has got her winged eyeliner sorted.

Foster Diary day 1: This little girl sat herself in front of my toes under the counter where I am in a zoom mtg. Clearly wants a service vest. Kibble in my pocket may have something to do with it.

I made Gin Custard with Blackberry Preserves and Lemon Curd Swirl. So...maybe Blackberry Tom Collins Ice Cream???

Affogato with homemade Kafe Hawaij Ice Cream. Take that, snowy day!

Mezze dinner party last night! Add my handsome husband's homemade sourdough, wine, and lots of laughter. The stands outs were Feta Dip (I modified with sour cream and mint), my homemade labneh with preserved lemon, homemade crackers, and my harissa roasted eggplant with maple tahini drizzle and blistered tomatoes on the vine. Free pouring olive oil makes everything taste better. Fun to feast with friends!

Photo 2023, Ashville NC rain clearing before the hike with my handsome husband.

I think this is a Red Kuri squash. Someone who knows, can you please confirm? Baharat roasted squash, quinoa, toasted chickpea salad with greens, herbed chevre, sunflower seeds and a basic vinegrette. Super yummy! Squash from .campus amazing organic CSA, greens, chevre and canned chickpeas from .

Thank you to all my non-Jewish friends posting Happy Hanukkah on social media, and DM'ing and texting me. I see you. I appreciate the solidarity and allyship, especially in the face of the surge of antisemitism in America. Even more important than me seeing your support, thank you for doing so publicly so that other non-Jews also see you. Continue to be brave. Antisemitism has no place here. Let your light shine.

Celebrating expansion in Hampden! Look how great the new dining room and bar is! Here for the beet balls and awesome people.

So many reasons to be thankful! Lowen broke down the turkey and made a roulade with the breast meat, served with baked mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, apple sauce, pickled dilly green beans and carrots, corn muffins, miso braised cabbage and gravy. Two pies: pecan and butternut. A feast!

Kids are speaking the love language: they just made leek, spinach, walnut galettes with burnt fennel aioli for lunch.

Food is my love language. Lowen, Gus and Shelby home for Thanksgiving already. Last night's dinner was Grains and Greens Bowls with quinoa, chipotle maple roasted squash, harissa chicken, Pearlstone lettuce, pomegranate, dried cranberries, walnuts, with both Dijon vinaigrette and maple tahini drizzle.

Leading up to Thanksgiving I like to provide info on Thanksgiving meal donation programs. Please share.

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Thanksgiveaway Volunteers - TrinityLife Come serve at Thanksgiveaway! This year we have 2 locations:- Baltimore County: TrinityLife Church- Baltimore City: Haven City Church (The Compassion Center, 1706 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21231 Choose a location and arrive by 9:30AM!

Stop & Shop in Canaan CT. I mean really, who could ask for anything more?

As many turn their attention to Thanksgiving coming up in a few weeks, remember with kindness that neighbors, co-workers, family and friends may be food insecure.

Chase Brexton Health Care will be giving out a free Thanksgiving food box kit at its Mt. Vernon location next week:

Baltimore Turkey Giveaway
When: Monday, November 13, from noon until 5pm (while supplies last)
Where: Mt. Vernon Center Lobby (1111 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201)

Each box may contain:
A 10-13 lb. turkey
Turkey Gravy
Turkey Stuffing
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Macaroni & Cheese
Whole Kernel Corn
Green Beans, cut
Sweet Potatoes
Collard Greens (low sodium)
Applesauce

Goodness! A quick trip to Asheville with my handsome husband was beyond beautiful. Peak leaf peeping week and lots of handholding as we strolled along.