What's for dinner?

There hasn't been too much crafting happening around here lately. Hopefully that turns around soon. I had three sewing projects lined up but the time and motivation both disappeared somewhere. (But soon, I promise Julia!).

In lieu of sewing projects, I've decided to try to share my Hump Day dinners from here on out. (Only a few left this year, sad!).

Beverage: Lemon and cucumber water

Salad: Spring Salad with Radishes and Pumpkin Seeds

Main: Macaroni with Asparagus, Fava Beans, and Pesto

The recipe calls for arugula pesto but I used basil instead. I also had trouble finding fresh fava beans. The frozen broad beans passed but were not delicious when reheated the next day.

Dessert: Raspberry Sorbet with Cream and Fresh Berries

Each of these recipes I would recommend and make again.

And ever since I overhauled the look of my travel blog, I've been itching to clean this one up as well. These are just quick fixes until I have more time (probably this summer), but resurrecting this masthead from a few summers ago instantly cheered the place up.

Giveaway!

Don't miss the giveaway happening on my travel blog. There's still a day left to enter.

You could win a small tote bag from Sri Lanka and a few novelty snacks!

The Klinskidorn Wedding One More Time

photo by Ben Blood

This is the last of my gushing (for now) about Jenny and Kevin... but I just found out they were also featured a few weeks ago on 100 Layer Cake!

The Klinskidorn Wedding

photo by Ben Blood

Last July I was lucky enough to be in the wedding of my very good friends, Jenny and Kevin. The day was perfect with so many special little touches. Today their wedding was featured on Green Wedding Shoes! Go check it out here. Their photographer, Ben Blood, shared more wedding photos and their engagement set on his blog recently. Take a peek at those too!

Spring Top Sewalong

The Spring Top Sewalong (previously Spring Top Week) is starting again over at Made by Rae.

Last year my top was a finalist (Hello, most exciting thing that happened all spring!!!) but I haven't decided if I'll enter this year or not. I have a few sewing projects that take precedent over a new shirt for myself and not too much spare time on my hands.

Whether or not I participate, I hope you will consider giving it a try!

New Favorite Sandwich

On my last visit to Dubai I ordered a pretty delicious sandwich. I had a hunch that I could make it even better... and today, I believe I did.

Behold the Cucumber Avocado Pesto Sandwich.

The pesto on the sandwich in Dubai was a bit bland so I decided to make my own. This is the recipe I usually follow pretty loosely. It always turns out pretty tasty.

The bread was homemade too. I followed my usual recipe but added some herbs, nutrional yeast, and sunflower seeds.

Before you close up your sandwich, make sure you sprinkle on just a tiny bit of sea salt.

So good.

Kumquats

Kumquats are so beautiful... but so sour.

Anyone have any kumquat tips?