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Brilliant Things – August 2013 List

by Evin // August 1, 2013 // No Comments

Let’s add another to the list, shall we? January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December 2012; February, April, July, 2013 are already posted so how about August 2013… No Bath Tonight by Jane Yolen These things clean everything! Use dry to gently restore your MacBook or iBook keyboard to its original... Continue reading →

Silver Dollar Pancakes

by Evin // July 29, 2013 // No Comments

I’m back in the States visiting family right now so this post if brief as will be those over the next three weeks, but I wanted to share my current obsession. Silver Dollar Pancakes! My Dad and I brought LB... Continue reading →

Brunch Bliss

by Evin // July 20, 2013 // No Comments

Optimus woke this morning and was all go. He walked into our room chatting, as if to say, “Come on now, what are you doing in bed when you have sunshine outside waiting for us?” So, we got dressed and... Continue reading →

Showering Alone

by Evin // July 12, 2013 // 1 Comment

Get smutty images or scenes from Psycho (please stop watching at 0:50 to keep things PG) out of your head right now, buster, because this post is about the tranquility parents find in a simple shower. Not that I’m speaking from... Continue reading →

Recovering from Open Liver Resection Surgery

by Evin // July 11, 2013 // 3 Comments

They say those who have good health or have never needed to go in the hospital are lucky, but after my surgery and recovery experience (previous post mentioning it) and the rallying from my friends, family and colleagues, I’m the... Continue reading →

Lazy Weeknight Gazpacho

by Evin // July 11, 2013 // No Comments

It’s hot out. I live in Ireland and it’s hot and sunny. It’s like a parallel universe. Especially since most everyone outside is walking around in sundresses and shorts as if they always do. It’s eerie. When I lived in... Continue reading →

Dairy to Doorstep: Milk Delivery for the 21st Century

by Evin // July 8, 2013 // 3 Comments

I love milk. From an ice cold glass to stinky cheese to fresh whipped cream, you name a form of dairy and I’ll drool. So the idea of a milkman tiptoeing up to my doorstep to deliver my daily dairy... Continue reading →

Brunch in Cork City, Ireland

by Evin // July 6, 2013 // 4 Comments

Here are the restaurants and cafes in Cork offering special weekend brunch menus. Yes, some are even open early mornings or on Sundays! You can also contact me on Twitter @BrunchCork if you’re on the go and can’t read this... Continue reading →

Quality Over Quantity: A Book Review

by Evin // July 5, 2013 // No Comments

You know the book you read again and again? No, not Pride and Prejudice. The other one. For me, it is a non-fiction book with a dash of self-help. But not preachy or depressing, just a good honest take on why... Continue reading →

A Stylist Approach to Wardrobe Decluttering

by Evin // July 4, 2013 // 1 Comment

Why is it I have an overflowing closet but end up wearing the same things week-to-week? Perhaps it is because I have an overflowing closet. To help solve this issue, I sat down with top local stylist Natasha Crowley who... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – July 2013 List

by Evin // July 1, 2013 // No Comments

There has been a lapse in wish lists during a time when I definitely could definitely use some wishes and treats, so time to catch up! Don’t worry, I’ll share a few posts about the treats I got during my... Continue reading →

DIY Home Project Wish List

by Evin // June 26, 2013 // 2 Comments

As I’ve mentioned before, my Mom has Multiple Sclerosis and spends much of her time in a wheelchair or in bed. Because of her recent homebounded-ness, I want to do some DIY projects on their home so she can really... Continue reading →

Handmade or Undervalued

by Evin // June 25, 2013 // No Comments

You may not know this but I used to make handmade books. I studied the art form for two semesters in college and really love it. It was a passion and inspired my senior thesis topic, The Place of the... Continue reading →

Where did the time go?

by Evin // June 24, 2013 // No Comments

It seems like months since I’ve posted anything here, oh wait, it has been. In March, I queued up a month’s worth of posts in anticipation of my open liver resection surgery. My final real-time post was about the loss... Continue reading →

Blogging Intermission (aka Tea Break)

by Evin // April 26, 2013 // No Comments

My surgery went well but I am still recovering and have had to return to the hospital after a high fever so the blog is going to enjoy a brief intermission. Please check back in one or two months. I... Continue reading →

Distractingly Delicious Homemade Apple Crumble

by Evin // April 24, 2013 // No Comments

Do you remember that old commercial for Rice Krispies? You know the one. The Mom goes into the kitchen to make Rice Krispie Treats then they’re so easy she just sits around relaxing with a romance novel for a while then sprinkles... Continue reading →

Ballyhoura Baby Blanket Free Knitting Pattern | EvinOK

Free Knitting Pattern Resources

by Evin // April 23, 2013 // 4 Comments

Whether you are frugal or frivolous with your money, a free knitting pattern offers an opportunity to create something with the expense being only the yarn and your time. If it fails miserably, you unravel (or frog it, as the... Continue reading →

Start with a Roux: Los Gatos Alfredo Sauce

by Evin // April 22, 2013 // No Comments

The evening before I moved to Ireland, I was nurtured and nourished by our friend MA and The Pastaria & Market in Los Gatos, California. The fettucine alfredo I ate there renewed my love of the dish and its flavors, but I... Continue reading →

Reusing Jars for Storage, Organizing or Decorating

by Evin // April 19, 2013 // No Comments

Do you love to organize your home while adding to the decor? Yes, me too! My current favorite is reusing glass Glenilen yogurt or mini jam jars to sort my stuff, separate my clutter and speckle my home. They work... Continue reading →

Caprese Salad with Za’atar Spices

by Evin // April 18, 2013 // No Comments

I was first introduced to Za’atar spices by a little Middle Eastern restaurant in the Silicon Valley of California. When a Jordanian friend brought me back a bag of them, I was delighted and stored them in my freezer for... Continue reading →