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!
Tue Jul 28

Whew!

We’ve had a busy summer, and I just can’t seem to keep up.  This weekend we hosted Dan’s parents, his uncle Larry and aunt Sharon, his aunt Virginia and uncle Kevin, and his cousin Brian.  Except for Dan’s parents, it was everyone’s first time in the Triangle, so we had to pack a lot in!  In less than 36 hours, we got to:

  • Enjoy barbeque at the Q Shack
  • Tomato Day at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market (check out a copy of Totally Tomato, their booklet that includes tomato recipes, stories, and memories submitted by customers and vendors that’s available in PDF!)
  • Explore the UNC campus and make a (very) brief trip through Franklin Street
  • Lunch at Weaver Street Market
  • Ice cream on the front porch of Maple View


    Dan had Carolina Crunch for the first time


    Larry, Sharon, Virginia, and Kevin
  • A Durham Bulls game!


    Funny how the little kid always manages to beat Wool E. Bull around the bases!
  • Brunch at Elmo’s
  • See some lovely flowers at Duke Gardens


    There were some really lovely butterflies at the gardens this weekend.  I don’t recall ever seeing so many before.


    It was HOT, but the sun really lit up these gorgeous flowers.
  • Visit the highlights of Duke’s campus, including the Chapel and K-ville


    Everyone enjoyed a chance to relax inside the Chapel, where it was cool.


    I love all the colorful stained glass.
  • Have dinner at home, with a surprise birthday dessert for Larry!


    Pizza #1, with a tomato sauce, pepperoni, peppers and Penzey’s pizza seasoning, which really does wonders to make homemade stuff taste like pizza shop pizza.


    Pizza #2, with a basil sauce, heirloom tomatoes, peppers (can you tell these are in season at the market now?), and goat cheese.


    Summer birthday dessert - with fresh blackberries from the market, blueberries and cherries.  YUM!

It was a whirlwind, but it was really fun to show everyone around and enjoy the company!  Now Dan and I are here for the rest of the summer, which is good, because I’ve got too much going on, and things are just going to get busier, since classes start back up at Duke in 4 weeks.  I can’t hardly believe it.  But hopefully I’ll be able to get some good summer recipes posted before it gets too crazy.  Cross your fingers!