May and June Randoms

Change in is the air. We had a record breaking rainfall in June and the skies are starting to clear. Summer means sun, and the sun has finally come out to play. Here are some Randoms pictures of my daily adventures during May and June.

Loving that infused water

Pool time

Big bear

Mint juleps and sunning

Extra mint julep

Strawberry rhubarb pie, in the making

Strawberry season means berries in everything 

Giant ice cude for bears

Flying with the butterflies

Avocado and sardine toast

Berry pancakes

Chicken and sala verde open faced tacos

No poho saimin

Chicken and mushroom tortellini 

Roasted pork and avocado sandwich on homemade bread

Graffiti alley

Banana, almond, coconut muffins

Panera's new power Caesar salad

Trying to hop on a flight on Chicago 

In the air again

Chicken coconut curry

Spinach, arugula, nectarine, goat cheese and bacon salad

We just got back from Atlanta and I have a feeling things are about to change around here. Keep in touch. Atlanta posts and announcements soon to come.

-Akemi-chan

February and March Randoms

I've lazily been avoiding blogging, and cooking for that matter. Not a whole lot going on lately. I think I'm getting into a slump living in Champaign Urbana. I've become somewhat discontent and uninspired by my surroundings. I've been feeling the need to leave more often and more whole heartedly. 

I feel as if the road is coming to and end and the beginning of a new chapter is on the horizon. The only way to break the cycle is to start anew. 

With that being said, I'm trying to catch up on the oh so neglected blog. February had a lot of events including a dual vacation and valentines. The March came and I was in full spoil-me birthday mode. Hopefully I can get back to a better state for the rest of the year and get out of this all-or-nothing mentality. Enjoy.

Superbowl feast including beer brats, dips and skittles

Breakfast now include coffee, weird

Snow, snow go away

Coffee again

Goof trying to get a high score

Breaking Bad and Ben and Jerry's.... To die for

Krab stuffed mushrooms 

All the snow

St Paddy's cupcakes

All black with Heidi-style braids

Fog at work

Tea, sunglasses and mystery novels

Macaron obsessed

Longest my hair has been in a while, so I chopped it

Meatheads burgers, fries and shake

Skirt steak redness

Sunset at work

Work birthday cake, thanks to my boss

Princess for a day

Expanding family

Kale, chicken salad with apples and avocado

Shead season

Our newest obsession

Tacos and torta at Maize

Hot Pot Lab for the first time

Coco Mero, first time in a long time

April brings a new month of possibilities. It's the beginning of a new beginning, not to mention warmer weather. Bring on the shorts and the beach. I need to get out of my rut!

-Akemi-chan