May Flowers

What I'm about to say may be a bit controversial: I've never been a huge fan of spring. In fact, it might be my least favorite season. I love summer for all the obvious reasons; fall has that crisp, back-to-school-shopping feeling, plus the lead-up to the holidays; even winter, with all of its flaws, provides the perfect excuse to curl up inside with a book and some tea. But spring has never done much for me. It always seems like spring just jumps right over what it's supposed to be, breaking from the tedious cold and going right into weather that's too warm too soon, forcing pale legs to go tights-less before they're ready.

This year has been different, though. Maybe it's the perfect weather that we've been having recently, but I feel like I'm enjoying the spring season more than ever. I've especially been taking note of all the flowers and greenery in bloom everywhere.



(Yes, I know this is actually a weed!)

Tea for Two

To celebrate Mother's Day weekend, my mom and I went out to brunch at a local tea and scone shop.

It's a very ladylike place, decorated with shelves of traditional teapots that they actually take down and use to serve. It makes for a very homey atmosphere, like you just stopped by a tea-loving friend's house.


Besides light, flaky scones, they also happen to serve a really good breakfast on Saturday mornings- fruit blintzes and goat cheese omelets, complete with pomegranate tea and homemade chai.


The place was packed with groups of ladies who had the same idea as us. This meant that the scone case was pretty sparse by the time we were finished. Luckily we had ordered a box to take home as soon as we arrived, so we left with plenty to devour later on.

Spring Craving

I can't take any credit for this lemon asparagus risotto, except as an eater. It's a Barefoot Contessa recipe that my mom first made about a month or so ago. Ever since I had it, it's been the dish I find myself craving most often. Other than cupcakes, of course. Now I just need to find a way to make Barbara Kingsolver proud by using fresh asparagus picked the moment they sprout from the garden.

Bike Makeover

A few weeks ago, I got to take my mom's bike out for the inaugural ride of the spring.

It's had a slight makeover since last season, with some additions like this nice new leather seat:

And this big, detachable wicker basket, which you could use to (theoretically) ride to and from shopping at a farmer's market.

It must have been feeling jealous of those Liberty bikes I'd been raving about. I have to say, I think I like this preppy green with a pink stripe just as well.