A Promise of Patience

There’s no doubt that I had a great weekend. Todd and I sampled delicious small plates at The Stanton Social; I jogged 5.5 miles at an average pace of 11.5 minutes per mile, my longest run so far; and we walked with a friend along part of The High Line in Manhattan. As good as it was, this upcoming weekend promises to give last weekend a run for its money. I might get dinner with two close friends on Friday, I’ll spend Saturday with Todd, and Easter Sunday will be filled with family and laughter and irresistible desserts. But as the end of Lent approaches, I think it’s important to evaluate the progress I’ve made on my Lenten promise to give up impatience.

Favorite Foods at the Village Voice Choice Eats Tasting Event

A few weeks ago, Todd and I attended the Village Voice Choice Eats tasting event, where hundreds of foodies gathered to sample delicacies from more than 50 restaurants located in Manhattan and the boroughs. We expected the event to be jam-packed, but the crowds spread out pretty evenly and we didn’t have to wait in super long lines to sample any of the food—though certain crowd favorites, such as Luke’s Lobster, ran out of bites before we made our way to their tasting table. Here are some of our favorites, all from restaurants that we had never tried before but have now added to our list of places to eat in and around the city.

Sharing Some Blogs I Love

My blog has been nominated for a Liebster Award… whatever that is! I admit that I am too lazy to Google search the rules of this nomination, though I am incredibly touched that the wonderful kzzinsky thought to include me in her list of nominated blogs. (Definitely go check out her blog as well; it’s filled with amusing stories and nuggets of wisdom.)

Our New Little Snowman Friend

We received about 6 inches of snow here in New York during this most recent winter storm, and guess who went outside twice to shovel? (You can’t see me, but I’m totally pointing to myself right now.) When Todd got here, he helped as well—and then we built a snowman! 

Recipe: Cinnamon Maple Walnut Butter

I subscribe to at least 10 different magazines, which I make sure to read cover to cover every month so that I can learn new information, whether it’s about the top vacation destinations or how to take better care of my hair and skin. But the recipes are always my favorite part of any magazine, especially when they’re quick, easy, and delicious. One of my current go-to recipes is the do-it-yourself cinnamon maple walnut butter recommended by Runner’s World as a high-protein snack or lunch. I love it so much that I have plans to try out all of the other flavors, especially the almond coconut butter, and even to experiment with my own macadamia butter.