I’m a little tired of doing a “Life Lately” every week at the moment. We have a new(ish) puppy. It’s the snowiest February on record here in Minnesota. We’re planning our Australia trip. I’m working on photography and writing and cooking a lot. That’s a good summary of every week lately!
So while I don’t have any interesting updates to share, I thought I’d start another series of weekly personal posts as an alternative. They’re “Claireified Chats,” meaning that I’ll simply chat with you about random topics on my mind and you can (and should) your opinions, too! And the first topic is…… Read More »
Do you have that one food that reminds you of your childhood?
Last week, my thoughts on 
Let’s be honest, some recipes are just plain ugly. Some of my favorite pasta dishes and soups will never make it to Bon Appetit magazine because of their looks–but that doesn’t mean they aren’t delicious and worth sharing.
Currently, most American high school seniors have submitted their college applications and are waiting for letters of acceptance (or rejection). Hard to believe that was me just over six years ago!