Hi, I'm Rachel.

A few years ago I could barely boil water.

True story.

Determined to be a kick ass wife, I developed a love for football and learned to cook in my tiny Jersey City kitchen. I spend my days working in Manhattan, my nights and weekends chasing after a rambunctious toddler, and the hours in between cooking with my husband and feeding my TV habit...oh, and I blog about it all! 

Welcome to my world!

Search for Recipes & More!

Subscribe via Email:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Still Hungry?
my foodgawker gallery
Search for Recipes & More!

 

Subscribe to TAA by Email!

Delivered by FeedBurner

 

Follow the Food

The Pantry

« 10 Weekend Scenes | Main | Weekend. »
Wednesday
Nov262014

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

It snowed for a lot of the day yesterday. Am I the only one who didn't really mind? I kind of love the snow, and the fact that I got to spend the day at home with my love bug just made it all the more sweet. I can't believe that another Thanksgiving is upon us. I really love Thanksgiving so much. It's a holiday that revolves around all of my favorite things; Food. Family. Cool weather. And no gifts. Don't get me wrong, I love giving gifts, but it's nice to have a holiday with no pressure to prepare anything other than some food to share.

 

Over the last month, I took some time to take note of something I was truly thankful for each day. Whether big or small, there are so many things to appreciate everyday. I hope to continue this throughout the year! I hope you'll share the things you are most thankful for as well! And most of all, I hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday!

xo,

Rachel

 

Nov. 1: A rainy and cold day turned fun after seeing Penelope's pure joy at Field Station Dinosaurs.

Nov. 2: Daylight Savings awesomeness. All of us in bed at 8:40PM = Mom gets to watch Scandal in bed with a pile of Halloween candy.

Nov. 3: Dinner plans to celebrate Christine's birthday; so lucky to have my family.

Nov. 4: So much Mom solidarity on today's blog post. Mom acceptance starts with small steps of support!

Nov. 5: The realization that lattes are just $1.99 at Dunkin' for the entire MONTH of November! Woot!

 

Nov. 6: The most amazing sunset over the Hudson. 

Nov. 7: A man who peels 15 pounds of potatoes on a Friday night {and still likes me afterward}

Nov. 8: Our annual Sweatsgiving feast with good friends

Nov. 9: So thankful for my cousin, his pick-up truck, and his willingness to help us move our old couch to make way for the new one!

Nov. 10: In complete denial about my work trip to Denver but happy that my presentation went well today.

 

Nov. 11: A great travel companion for the Colorado trip; and we made it safely despite the snow!

Nov. 12: A good meeting, a safe drive to the airport, and a successful flight home from Denver.

Nov. 13: Not quite the reunion I'd hoped for {P was kinda mad at me}, but just so happy to be at home with her.

Nov. 14: The best co-workers ever who willingly went to Philadelphia on a Friday night for an early morning 5K the next day.

Nov. 15: Bottles of wine and chatting around the kitchen table with my parents and sisters until late in the night.

Nov. 16: Morning snuggles and Frozen viewing in bed with Penelope. But...since when does she wake up at 6:30 on a Sunday morning?

Nov. 17: Feeling bleary-eyed but thankful for a weekend filled with friends and family.

 

Nov. 18: Scott Foley. (I was unwaivering Team Noel!)

Nov. 19: Idina Menzel & Michael Buble's Baby It's Cold Outside...is it too early for Christmas music? I don't think so.

Nov. 20: A decadent treat on my way to work: the Dunkin' Donuts Snickerdoodle Cookie latte.

Nov. 21: My mom, who steps up at the drop of a hat to care for Penelope when I need to be at work.

Nov. 22: So much love! Celebrating the wedding of dear friends and the engagement of my sister and future brother-in-law!

Nov. 23: Celebrating life! My best friend's baby shower.

Nov. 24: A tough day that is testing the will of this working Mama. We made it through, though, and accept the things that can't be changed right now.

Nov. 25: A husband who cooks! Steaks and red wine for dinner.

Nov. 26: the gloriously cool weather and snow outside while I'm cuddled up indoors with my love bug.

Nov. 27: Feeling blessed and thankful today and everyday for my daughter, husband, family and all of the good things in my life.

 

Happy Thanksgiving all!

 

Reader Comments

There are no comments for this journal entry. To create a new comment, use the form below.

PostPost a New Comment

Enter your information below to add a new comment.

My response is on my own website »
Author Email (optional):
Author URL (optional):
Post:
 
Some HTML allowed: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <code> <em> <i> <strike> <strong>