Upstate New York

Every single day is a little closer to leaving the state of New York.

And everyday I get a little bit more nostalgic for all the time I've spent in this place and all the people and memories I'll be leaving behind. I already wrote about some of the things I'm going to miss about upstate New York, but I keep getting reminded of more.

Friday Five Things [08/16/13]

1. Well, I got offered a job and I'm moving to Arizona! It's going to be quite a change for this northeastern girl, but hey, it could be exciting and fun. It's definitely going to be an adventure, right? Moving will be better than being stuck subletting and crashing on couches while looking for work.

Just Some Flowers

Flower pictures are so cliche, right?

Oh well. They're gorgeous and nature's artwork. So I photographed some when we were at Genesee Country Village. Here's an easy picture post for y'all. (No, I'm not actually southern. Yes, I say y'all. What's it to ya?)

A Perfect Summer Breakfast

For some reason, my favorite meal in the summer is breakfast.

During the rest of the year, I honestly couldn't care less if I get my full nutritional value in my first meal of the day. However, in the summer time it's all about balanced meals for me. This is probably because of my obsession with summer berries. Yeah.

Sweet Tea

There are not many things as magical as a cool glass of sweet tea on a hot day.

Seriously between that, my love for mint juleps and sundresses, and my tendency to always wear a ribbon in my hair you'd think I was from the south. Nope, New York, New Jersey, and I've spent some time with my parents in Florida but that was more like an extended vacation.

Friday Five Things [06/07/13 - On Saturday]

1. I write a lot about food in the summer, because that's when I do most of my cooking. It's strange, because you'd think I'd rather cook in the winter when turning on the heating elements will keep the house warm. However, in the winter, I like to hibernate. I like to order in. I like to eat out and be lazy. In the summer, I'm so much more awake and motivated to cook, so food posts galore! Let me know what you want to see: desserts, salads, etc.

Summer Berries

One of my favorite parts of summer is the food.

Suddenly, the produce section goes from rows and rows and stacks and buckets full of different types of apples to shelves lined with stone fruits, berries, and summer squash. Before the plums and peaches make their entrance, however, first we get the berries.