by Marieke | Jan 14, 2018 | Food
I read the perfect Cold War thriller in October. International intrigue, double agents, and recipes at the end of every chapter. It was a gripping blend of spycraft, geopolitics, and Soviet cuisine. For folks who can’t handle the adult themes and language in Red...
by Marieke | Jan 11, 2018 | Food, Travel
People joke that Toronto is a cleaner New York. Also much friendlier. It is all that and more. Toronto is a splendid town, a fabulous mix of historic and modern architecture, a melting pot of dozens of nationalities and cuisines. Brent and I took a double decker bus...
by Marieke | Jan 5, 2018 | Gifts, Learn
2017 was a great year for getting married, and a less great year for reading goals. Did anyone in our marriage make their Goodreads’ goals? Err, no. But! There were major perks to reading slowly. I soaked in these books over weeks at a time. They were good friends...
by Marieke | Jan 1, 2018 | Food, Travel
Brent and I have exciting news! This January we’ll head to cooking school at Cook the Farm in Sicily. Cook the Farm is a 10-week intensive program that covers everything from wine to honey, wheat and grains to olive oil. And it’s in Sicily, on a farm and vineyard...
by Marieke | Dec 16, 2017 | Gifts
We spent half a year thinking about our own wedding and our dear friends’ weddings, so it’s top of mind. For me that means Honeymoon Books. (Why isn’t that a thing? It really should be a thing!) Everyone laughs awkwardly when you ask them what they’re going to do on...
