what jen does

Life, home, and a little travel

Author: JEF

  • travel

    It’s time.

    one of my favorite moments. ever. I’ve had the following post written since I was on the plane coming home from my grand adventure in California. So according to no degree of calculation that’s like two months?  Initially, I meant to post it a week after I got home. Then it was when I started…

  • Brussel Sprouts are for the cool kids
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    Brussel Sprouts are for the cool kids

    I feel like people give brussel sprouts a bad name. I think I blame tv for this actually. But, I actually like these bad boys. I mean it doesn’t hurt that I sprinkled them with truffle salt and gruyere cheese right? Answer = no. I’ve never made brussel sprouts before and they are super easy.…

  • Mac & Cheese (and well bacon…. of course)
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    Mac & Cheese (and well bacon…. of course)

    I have a strong love affair with mac and cheese. Specifically Kraft. Not Auntie Annie’s. Not Velveta. Just Kraft.  The Blue Box. In the event you were confused. So, I guess it is weird slash expected that I had never made Mac & Cheese from scratch. If I have something that works, why mess with…

  • Big and Soft and Awesome (Cookies)
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    Big and Soft and Awesome (Cookies)

    So, at this point… its obvious that I’m in love with the North End … right? If not, please re-read any post subsequent to say November 1st. Well today is the anniversary of the Boston Molasses Disaster…. which took place in 1919. It was a very unfortunate event in which 21 people died and 150…

  • Resolutions

    I’ve toyed a bit with resolutions in the past…. And tend to forget about them come February. Who is surprised there? Not this girl. But this year I have two that I’m going to try and stick with: (1) Make 52 new things I’ve never made before (2) Send more cards in the mail Originally,…

  • It's a Broccoli Party
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    It's a Broccoli Party

    … and you are invited. I don’t care that you didn’t even want to come. Last week I stumbled upon this blog post for Broccoli Cheddar Soup from Lovely Morning. I think I quite literally fell in love with it because of the picture of the broccoli. Is it possible to love broccoli soup but…

  • recipes

    It’s a Broccoli Party

    … and you are invited. I don’t care that you didn’t even want to come. Last week I stumbled upon this blog post for Broccoli Cheddar Soup from Lovely Morning. I think I quite literally fell in love with it because of the picture of the broccoli. Is it possible to love broccoli soup but…

  • I ran to Southie.

    I ran to Southie.

    I’ve had run a half-marathon on my bucket list for over a year.  In fact, I have even signed up for one and then elected to not do it. Whatever.  But, I’ve decided enough is enough and this bucket list item has gots to go. (Plus, it doesn’t hurt that I’ve been doing some decent…

  • Nothing on My Schedule

    Nothing on My Schedule

    Yep, that glorious looking piece of quiche is my breakfast.  And, it’s as good as it looks. I’m sitting with baby sister at one of the coffee shops in the North End, Boston Common Coffee, and we are just having some “quiet” time. It’s pretty great. Plus I’m wearing one of my favorite fleeces. Normally…

  • Time for Seals and Sneakers

    Time for Seals and Sneakers

    I (might) have a new favorite view. And it’s in a very unexpected location. A tourist location. And, I am not a fan of tourists. Weird right? But it’s gorgeous as you can see… and I didn’t Instagram that at all (unlike I did the other day). Since it’s been bananas cold in Boston the…