Author: cochrancj

I am an American expat who loves to explore the world through the plate and is always curious to learn more.

November 29, 2021

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Today was a lesson in perseverance. I 100% did not want to get my ass up and out the door for yoga – but, as always, I’m glad I did. Not only did I see two instructors I’ve missed but haven’t seen in months, I also learned to work around the still super sore knee I busted while not paying attention in a transition to last week. I’m glad I pushed past the gillion excuses I’d made for myself and went. My practice wasn’t perfect, but it was exactly what it needed to be.

November 28, 2021

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A last-minute snap of my handsome man, tuckered out

November 27, 2021

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Date night: we took a leather working class and made really cool pouches / clutch bags

Also: sorry, guys – no recipe this week. I’ve got leftover makeovers coming next week (I hope); tbh I really haven’t been inspired to cook anything good – or much more than basic sandwiches – for the last couple weeks while planning Thanksgiving festivities. Regularly scheduled recipes to commence soon.

November 26, 2021

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Participating in Black Friday/ White Friday/ whatever you’re calling it sales: stocking up on candles & soap for the year

November 25, 2021

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Most of this year’s Turkey Day spread: bourbon molasses ham, King’s Hawaiian rolls, cheater gravy, decadent mashed potatoes involving vegan yogurt & butter, cranberry jelly, Maryland style crab cakes, a remoulade of sorts, miso butter mushrooms, a doctored stuffing & maple walnut green beans

November 24, 2021

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Hopefully they still *taste* good – a pumpkin pie recipe from 17-something (recipe from Townsends) and a pecan pie circa 1914 (recipe from Tasting History)

November 23, 2021

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Casual surprise art exhibit while out grocery shopping

November 22, 2021

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Prepping

November 21, 2021

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Live DJs and race commentary on the big screens from the Fan Zone (run well by the W Hotel). This was a nice value-add, not only the atmosphere of the Zone but the big screen happenings.

November 20, 2021

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The Motorway entrance at night from the comfort of the shuttle bus that ferried us from the parking lot to the grandstand and back. Shuttles were also available to get to the Metro, which was a necessity – Ubers weren’t happening, and while parking was controlled seemingly well, it was still a mess.