Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Anyone Home?

Hello? Bueller? Bueller?

Ok, so it's been over a month since my last post. Where the heck have I been? Well, frankly, nowhere. See, I told you at the party Mama Bird that I wasn't cut out for this blogging schtuff. I have three different posts sitting in draft mode that I'd started a few weeks ago and just couldn't find the motivation to finish.

Honestly though, after spending all day at work either writing documents or proof reading other people's documents, I really don't feel like typing more words. I'd rather spend time in my garden or bake. Yes, I'm lame like that, but those are the things that I really enjoy.

I do have some great recipes that I'd love to share with everyone. However, being the bad blogger that I am, I forgot to take photos of most of them (oops). That just means I'll have to recreate them; this time noting down what I add to the dish and taking photos during all stages of the preparation. Expect to see a few recipes using Swiss Chard - my patch is beyond prolific! I've been adding it to everything I've been making. Thank god I love the stuff! (Blueberry and swiss chard smoothies anyone? Seriously, my son had no idea the veg. was in his drink and loved it.)

There is one item that I want to plug though. My dance studio (as in, the studio I take classes from; I don't actually own a dance studio, though that would be an amazing venture...) is sponsoring a free performance with live music this Fri. evening in Arlington. For all five three of you reading this, I'd highly recommend attending. There are going to be some amazing dancers showcased, and did I mention that it's free? Fri. July 18th, 8pm at Lubber Run Amphitheater on Columbus St. in Arlington. You can view the promotional flyer here.

4 comments:

Sharon said...

If I was still in the area, I would plan to attend the dance performance. My great aunt and uncle, who were my equivalent of grandparents, lived in Arlington for more than 40 years (within walking distance of Roslyn Circle). My aunt worked at the Lewis Hotel/Motel School, and my uncle drove a bus for VA mass transit.

FerFur said...

Hey De,

Do you ever go to this website (or know about this website?) http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/

There looks like some amazing recipes on here, if I cooked I would probably follow so.. :)

I can't wait to see you!

xoxo

MamaBird said...

De! I was actually away (and not even *reading* blogs!) for this dance party but I just want to say that I am all for seasonal blogging. I am having a hard time writing and keeping up while also just wanting to be outside the whole time! Looking fwd to your recipes. I love chard too. And remember that it's your blog, so write when it makes you happy.

De in D.C. said...

Sharon and mamabird, the show was definitely a lot of fun. It was held at an outdoor amphitheater in the woods, and there was this great vibe going on between the band, the dancers, and the audience. I'm definitely glad to be part of that community!

ferfur - Yeah, I've looked at a few of her recipes before and many of them look amazing. I've had a lasagna recipe of hers bookmarked for over a year now that I never seem to get around to trying.