Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl is a Southern Gothic tale of love. It’s the story of Ethan and Lena, two teenagers pulled together by a love that neither understands. Ethan has been plagued for months by vivid dreams where he loses the girl he loves… a girl he’s never seen until she…
Before and After: Food Photography
Lately, I’ve received several compliments on my food photography. Those are the most validating compliments for me, because I’ve made a conscious effort to get better. The day my first submission to Food Gawker was accepted was a happy day! I had reached blog nirvana. Seriously, folks. I’ve read lots of posts on food photography….
Boys Will Be Boys…
Last weekend, Ryan was in town for a wedding. Of course, James had to get his Ryan fix. So, we went to lunch on Sunday. And then the boys played Halo: ODST for a few hours, until Ryan had to drive back to Houston. As for me, I pestered them by taking photos and asking…
Waiting on Wednesday
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week, I’m waiting on Linger by Maggie Stiefvater. Linger is the second installment in The Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy. From Maggie Stiefvater’s website: “This is the story of a boy who used to…
Mango Salsa
I *love* salsa. I can’t get enough of it. And I’m always on the look-out for different twists on traditional salsa and pico de gallo. I love how this recipe incorporates the sweet mangoes with the avocado and tomatoes. I like a chunkier salsa, so I decreased the amount of olive oil from the original…