90 seconds

You know, I'm continually amazed at how a perfectly a relationship can be going along and then suddenly "baggage" raises its nasty head. A week of too much work, stressed nerves, family strife, whatever, can make everything seem totally flimsy for one moment. One all encompassing moment that seems eternal.

But you take a deep breathe. And relax. And the moment passes and you remember. You remember the joy of first meeting. The rush of his breath on your neck. Of the kiss. And all is well.

A friend of mine was a quoting a book that says that emotions are chemical reactions that last for 90 seconds. If you let it go on after that, then you're CHOOSING to feel that way.

Here's to choosing a better way. Here's the joy of remembering our past and future.

K and A in the Kitchen - Crab Cakes with Chipotle Aioli

Tonight we made this amazing aioli to go with our crab cakes from the market.



It was easy!
One egg yolk beaten with 1/2 tablespoon of chipotle mustard.
Then slowly whisk in oil (1/4 cup of olive oil, three tbs of vegetable oil)
Last stir in a couple of mashed garlic cloves and salt and pepper to taste.

Lemon wedges and parsley made a great garnish!



Now that's cookin!

bummer

sometimes working in two different cities is just straight up annoying...

but... it has its payoffs...

i shouldn't complain

Cornish Hen

Sunday morning eggs

Ah... breakfast...

Rolling out of bed on a Sunday morning,
rinsing off the previous night's alcohol,
(and the current morning's love fest),
stumbling down to the kitchen,
making Americanos,
raiding the fridge for leftovers for the morning omelet or scramble...
goat cheese,
spring onions,
mushrooms,
salmon,
leftover clam chowder,
veggies galore,
have all made their way into our Sunday morning eggs.

THE ESSENTIALS OF EXCELLENT EGGS-
A little cream, but not too much - too much liquid makes for dried out eggs
Use the egg beater keeps things fluffy
Don't cook them too fast... slow and steady over just under medium heat
Fresh black pepper crushed in the mortar and pestle
Interesting cheeses are always fun
Sea Salt
A handsome breakfast companion

Happy Sunday!

The Ocean

I'm not sure I would be who I am without it. I don't know how people fall in love without it.

I think that every major relationship in my life has been impacted by her mighty presence. From college in Florida, to all those summer camping trips with friends, to the now constant influence of coastal Virginia and North Carolina...

Water's presence opens one up, allows fuller breath, soothes the soul, calms the brain, relaxes the body. Above all, it is ultimately honest and true.

It is home.

Honest water, which ne'er left man i' th' mire.
-William Shakespeare

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