Out Doors

Cooking

It sure is hot here, but I’m in love with our outdoor space. It’s the one thing I really wanted in Boston but we were not able to afford it up there. Now we have a small deck!!!

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Last night, we officially cooked our first dinner in the new kitchen: tilapia with strawberry sauce, rice, and brussels. It was nice and light, but a bit bland because I forgot to buy butter! It’s something that’s almost always in our fridge, so I didn’t think to put it on the list.

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My parents had to drop something off at my apartment, so we invited them to stay for a bottle of Italian white that we received as a gift back in 2008.

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The wine was different and I wasn’t sure if I liked it at first, but by the end of the bottle, it definitely grew on me.

Today was spent on interviews and I’m very happy that I’m finished with job stuff for at least the next ten days. I’ll probably do some light job searching, but nothing major until I’m back in Durham. I’m spending the rest of the evening packing everything I unpacked this week and we’re hoping to be out the door around 4 am for an early flight tomorrow. I’m getting that something exciting is happening tomorrow feeling!!! Night.

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  • Kath
    July 6, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    What a nice table set!!

  • Sarah
    July 6, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    Delurking to say that I love your back patio, and all the red brick! Did you guys look at a bunch of apartments before you found this guy? I am sure that you were pleasantly surprised with the value, compared with Boston apartments. My husband and I are moving out of NYC, so I can sympathize! It is hard to leave these wonderful cities, but nice to have some more space.

    • Laura
      July 7, 2011 at 9:30 am

      Thanks! We actually didn’t look at that many bc most of the apartments in NC have white carpet and this one had hardwoods and brick! Good luck with your move:)

  • Cait's Plate
    July 7, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    I had brussel sprouts last night too! They were so good. And I love the sound of that strawberry rice – definitely something I think I’d like!

    Can’t wait to hear the exciting news!!

  • Jane
    July 7, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Love that table set. Also, how do you make your brussel sprouts? They look awesome!

    • Laura
      July 8, 2011 at 10:57 am

      Roasted them with oil and salt-and-pepper for 20 mins at 400…they are good with maple syrup too!

  • kim
    July 8, 2011 at 9:19 am

    wow i love that mini-deck! that looks so unique compared to what i’m used to in richmond. we just have a balcony that overlooks a bunch of cars :/