Pretzels!

 
When a craving strikes while living in a country far from home, there really isn't much one can do about it other than take matters into your own hands. I have been wanting pretzels lately and my very kind friend Tara appeased me! Yesterday afternoon we made soft chewy pretzels (with cheese sauce) together! The first one I made was sort of a misshapen mutant, but all in all, I think we did a pretty good job! The thing that cracked me up was that the recipe we used was called "Mall Pretzels."

Ferris Wheel

These pictures are from a carnival that I happened on while out for a walk on Saturday. I wasn't sure if it was ending or beginning -- only a few people were milling about. Like many people, I generally think that carnivals (and associated things like clowns) are a little on the creepy side, and this experience was no exception. More than creepy... uncanny really.

The Art of Stephanie Buscema!

 
If you aren't familiar with the art of Stephanie Buscema, then I happy to introduce you to her! She is so super talented (obviously) and her mid-century inspired work is just so cute. I can't wait to commission a piece from her someday!