But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams. – William Butler Yeats

Zharkoe is a traditional Russian meat and potatoes stew. It’s a hearty dish, perfect for a cold day. We’ve been talking about making a stew this winter, and we finally did, right before the season ended. It was a whole

I’m doing a week-in-review type of post, hoping that this will help organize my thoughts. : I cleaned the fridge. Hurrah! This is a cause for celebration in a home where domestically challenged people live. I’m not even going to

…for winter 2013. Nice scene to wake up to. Favorite jammies. Apartment living in the city = no backyard, can’t play with snow Keeping FDNY busy. Perfect excuse for a cup of hot chocolate.

Welcome, March. You are one of my favorite months. Family birthdays are around the corner and spring is coming. I’ve been thinking about our container garden lately, and that I should start reading and taking notes about this year’s crops.