by Ericka | Oct 25, 2011 | food, frosting, Gingerbread
Yes, please! I don’t know about you but in addition to pumpkin-everything, I also love gingerbread as a fall snack. The combination of nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, ginger and more is irresistible in moist, iced cake form!Truth? I picked up a box of the instant...
by Ericka | Oct 24, 2011 | DC, Luray Caverns, Shenandoah
One thing I love about living in DC is that there are so many day trips you can take nearby to really cool places. We are a stone’s throw away from the beautiful Shenandoah Mountains — which are a sight when the leaves turn in autumn. It’s like you...
by Ericka | Oct 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
Lately, I’ve been trying out different pizza joints to see if the smaller businesses are any better than good old Pizza Hut or Dominoes. While I’ve yet to try a pizza that I don’t like, I can’t say I’ve been overly impressed by the new...
by Ericka | Oct 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
I had to do it. I think Rachel started this (but could be wrong) — and I loved it when I first saw it so I just had to do my own version. Damn, it feels good! Sorry I’m not sorry I don’t iron. Sorry I’m not sorry I always wear socks to...
by Ericka | Oct 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
It took me just a little bit but now — I’m hooked. One word: Pinterest. I know, I’m behind the times but it’s the new addiction that has taken over my head. The beautiful ideas and people and dreamy lives enveloped in the photos are like your...
by Ericka | Oct 18, 2011 | Crystal Light, Mio, Odwalla
Hello people! Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments on my Baltimore Marathon recap post — it really meant a lot. But, now it’s back to the “real world” (at least for a week!) Luckily, the real world is pretty awesome.While I walked...
by Ericka | Oct 16, 2011 | Baltimore Marathon, running
Oh it happened! And it’s done! Never let anyone downplay the HILLACIOUS hell of the Baltimore Marathon. I went into the day having never looked at the course and banking that there would be “some hills.” Think again, Ericka. Think. Again.The...
by Ericka | Oct 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
The CarbsHere it is folks, the day BEFORE the Baltimore Marathon. I’ve maintained good sleep and nutrition allll week, plus chugged tons of water and carbo-loaded just like Runners World advised!I know, it’s a common misconception that you should...
by Ericka | Oct 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
It was the perfect weekend for hiking. A three-day weekend with absolutely gorgeous, sunny with a perfect temperature! We headed out to the Billy Goat Trail, a part of Great Falls, for a day of hiking. I was kind of worried about the crazy paths on the trail,...
by Ericka | Oct 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
PART I I’m not jumping off the pumpkin bandwagon anytime soon. I saw this pumpkin mix in Charleston a couple of months ago and finally decided to use it. I kind of hate using anything pre-mixed, just because it seems like cheating — but I added a few...
