by Ericka | Aug 4, 2011 | giovanna, home, Indiana
So this post is really late but whatev! I truly look forward to my trips home like nothing else. It is a breath of fresh air to see my family and since Giovanna was born last year, I seriously crave seeing her. Some of my favorite moments are hanging out with my...
by Ericka | Aug 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
God uses music so powerfully and when I let Him in through beautiful songs, He really speaks to my heart. I know my blog isn’t normally about the “serious” stuff but every so often, I need that outlet. One of the most touching musicians I’ve...
by Ericka | Aug 3, 2011 | books, eggplant, Maine, wine
I really love that my living room looked like that last night! I’m always a bit nervous when hosting something but this was one of the most fun book clubs we’ve had in awhile. I think it’s partly because the book was a light read and more fun than...
by Ericka | Aug 1, 2011 | food, St. Louis, Sweetgreen, trip
I spent the weekend in St. Louis for Smart Girl Summit and luckily, Mom was able to join me! Smart Girl Politics has been one of my favorite organizations for a long time. I love their sweet name, their obsession with pink and of course, woman power! This was my third...
by Ericka | Jul 30, 2011 | food, Italian, restaurant, Socci
I had been eyeing this gorgeous Italian restaurant near my house for months. I run by Socci Urban Italian Grill it almost every day and it’s just so modern and trendy looking on the outside. It’s in an odd location so I always wondered what kind of...
by Ericka | Jul 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
Searching for something for dinner tonight, I had no idea where to start. Searching the blogloves for ideas was a world nearly too big for my limited cooking mind! I absolutely love anything buffalo so when a few buffalo recipes started sticking, I knew I had to grab...
by Ericka | Jul 27, 2011 | brussel sprouts, food, healhty, vegetables
I have a slight obsession with brussel sprouts. Actually, since I began this cooking thing, I realized how much I love roasted veggies! I mean, I truly LOVE them and have no problem eating 2-3 portions. Who knew veggies could be SO tasty? These sprouts are right up...
by Ericka | Jul 26, 2011 | chicken, food, salad
Last night, I made a delicious BBQ chicken salad. Light, refreshing, healthy and yummy. What could be better? I wasn’t super hungry because I’d been to a cookout at Jenny’s earlier in the day (Michelle documented the event!.) But I still wanted to...
by Ericka | Jul 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
StatsWho: Me What: 17-mile marathon training runWhen: Sunday, 5:45 a.m.Temperature: About 90 degrees with high humidity (not unbearable though)Where: Alexandria, VAWhy: My 16-miler is set for next weekend when I’ll be gone so I got it over with this weekend and...
by Ericka | Jul 23, 2011 | chocolate, cooking, food, granola
I have been thinking about making granola for about six months now. Not sure what stopped me from going for it — because it’s super easy…and super delicious! Granola is by far one of my favorite breakfast foods and adding my two favorite ingredients,...
