This Is Just to Say by William Carlos Williams I have eaten the plums that were in the iceboxand whichyou were probablysavingfor breakfastForgive methey were deliciousso sweetand so cold

good morning usually hate sweet breakfasts, but really wanted french toast

couldn’t resist half a cinnamon bun leftover from work to round out the meal predator subtle patriotism this used to be a boarding house owned by Mary Surratt, a conspirator in Lincoln’s assassination. they planned the assassination in this building. now, it’s restaurant: wok n roll en route to Arlington Cemetery

February 6 vs. May 6 in DC (outside the 4th St entrance to the National Gallery)

Dear Charleston, I know I only spent 5 hours with you, but I think I’m in love. It must have been fate. Spring was out in full-force and there was no way I couldn’t go head over heels for you. You’ve got all the history of the northeast, but with Southern charm and warm weather. [...]

So I was assembling my breakfast a couple days ago when I realized that it typically incorporates four different types of seeds. Now if you had asked me to name four types of seeds a year ago, I couldn’t have done it. So the fact that I’m now eating four varieties is quite a feat. [...]

But I’m convinced the food in France is better. And I’m not talking about cooking style or technique (that’s debatable). I’m talking about ingredients. The wholeness of the food. The freshness. To illustrate my point, let me give you a little anecdote. My boyfriend’s parents were grocery shopping in the little market in town. The [...]

the things i’ll miss about France: eggs so fresh they’ve still got dirt and feathers on them french yogurt. served in dainty little glasses. i love the sound of your spoon hitting the glass as you eat it. so perfect. this is caillé. it’s unlike any yogurt i’ve had before. it’s creamy and sort of [...]