Yummy things

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Yummy things
Random musings on happenings in my kitchen and my life, in Durham, NC


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About me
Hi! I'm Lindsey.

I do public health work at Duke University, like to run at a slow, but steady pace, teach group fitness classes, and do my best to keep up with my family that's spread across the country. In the midst all of that, playing in the kitchen is one of my favorite stress relievers and creative outlets, so this blog chronicles some of my favorite cooking and baking adventures, but in the process it also tells the story of the rest of my life.

Like many people in the Triangle area, I'm a transplant. After spending the first 21 years of my life in the midwest, I've been settled in North Carolina for seven years. One of the things I love most about the area is the diversity of local farms, farmers' markets, and great food, so I follow lots of local food happenings, but I also keep up with my fair share of Midwestern favorites.

If you like what you find here, feel free to drop me a note and email Yummy things. I'd love to hear from all of you out there!
Mon Jun 8

Wedding celebrations

The whole idea of our Western road trip evolved when we realized our friends Todd and Jenn were going to be celebrating their marriage in Grand Junction, CO, the weekend before I was due to present at the annual meeting of the American College Health Association in San Francisco, CA.

Todd and Jenn got married at Machu Picchu a year ago, so the celebration in Grand Junction was considered “the second annual wedding celebration of Todd and Jenn.”  It was a lovely celebration of the two of them, with some great Peruvian food.  One particularly memorable dish was causa, a cold potato dish, which the chef made up in spectacular fashion with some beautiful purple potatoes.  The version we had was vegetarian, with an avocado filling, but most of the recipes I’ve found online seem to have a layer of fish.  When we get some potatoes in our CSA, we’ll definitely have to give it a try.  The combo of potatoes, lime, and spice was really interesting.

The next morning, we also got the chance to enjoy brunch with the “newlyweds” before heading off to Moab.  Jenn’s boss hosited a lovely gathering, with some NY specialties, including bagels & lox and kugel.  Yum!

With any luck, we’ll get to celebrate the 3rd annual wedding celebration with Todd and Jenn again next year!  But for the time being, we were headed off for Utah, and the amazingly scenic Highway 128.