personal finance, waste reduction, skincare, single living, and needlepoint; hopefully travel at some point in post-unprecedented times
Okay, so this has made me realize that this meal does not photograph well, but it is delicious and is a staple part of Northern Irish cuisine and culture. Firstly, a couple notes, this post is about the Ulster fry, there are huge regional differences in fry up breakfasts across the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, … Continue reading Ulster Fry
Being the child of immigrants (or an Indigenous person, I'm learning) is being slightly disconnected from your birth culture. There are so many things that I can't connect to that people who were raised in their country just get. Recipes, however, travel well, and provide such a feeling of home and connection with your culture. … Continue reading Soda Bread Success
This was a big month! I made posting here a priority, got a new job, moved across the province, quarantined and then got out of quarantine (getting out of quarantine is one of the best moments). I baked this pretty cake. I'm really wanting to master some of my family's traditional recipes. I don't know … Continue reading March in Review
This hits differently now that I am employed again. Wednesday has more hope, structure, and less dread than it did while I was unemployed, but I'm writing this paragraph on Monday evening and when I woke up this morning I struggled hard. I was exhausted. I'm not sure if it's moving, starting work, quarantine, or … Continue reading Mid-Week Procrastination
Thoughtful Millennial 