Sunday would’ve been my dad’s 60th birthday. Instead of planning a surprise party, or fancy dinner, or a trip out to visit him, I spent the day doing things that reminded me of him. I made homemade bagels, and topped them in the best way I knew how: ‘ I always remember going to get [...]
I almost didn’t post today. I’ve been dreading today for almost 6 months… which is weird in itself. When my dad passed away in January, I remember thinking about how difficult Father’s Day was going to be. Watching people all over celebrating time with their dads, all the emails about “great gifts for dad”… it’s [...]
by Mara @ What's For Dinner? on June 20, 2010
in Baking,family
I’ll use anything as an excuse to cook or bake. Last day of school? YAY! I’ll cook! It’s Thursday at 3 p.m.! HOORAY! Cupcake time! It’s Father’s Day! Time to bake… I really wish I could figure out a way to ship cupcakes across the country to my dad, but since I can’t, he’ll have [...]
I know, I’ve been gone for a while… getting back to reality after the crazy and amazing week I had last week has been a little difficult, and that includes blogging. But I’m back, and ready with a week-long recap for you! Are you sitting down? Get comfortable, this is going to be a long [...]
by Mara @ What's For Dinner? on June 21, 2009
in family
*Gasp* I’m posting in the morning! I really wanted to get this post up early so that my dad could see it… as of right now, he’s in Cuzco, Peru between sessions of working with the Incan shamans down near Macchu Picchu. This is his third journey down there, and each time he comes back [...]
by Mara @ What's For Dinner? on May 22, 2009
in giveaway
I can’t believe it’s finally here! Today has been in the works for SUCH a long time! I’ve talked a lot about my mom on this blog, and her influence and inspiration to my love of food and cooking, but I haven’t talked much about my dad. Sure, I have food memories of my dad, [...]