Feels like home vol. 10
Getting my groove back
This Instagram post has been my guiding principle lately, and it feels so much better than torturing myself about “my purpose.” It appears to be working, and I am feeling lighter and more in line with life at the moment. I am leaning into each moment with more intention. Some things that felt like home this week. Maybe they feel that way to you as well.
Earth Day came and went. Did you do something to honor it? One of my goals for 2025 is to reduce waste production, and that includes composting. I’ve tried many systems over the years. Some were more successful than others. Enter Mill. This high-tech food recycler has been a game changer. You drop your food scraps into the Mill. It works automatically while you sleep. You keep filling it for weeks, and it never smells. Mill makes dry, nutrient-rich grounds that can nourish your garden — or your community. Mill has been a part of our kitchen for six months and gets high ratings from our family (even if Hannah and Seth think it’s listening to us). Customer service also earns an A+ from me. It is pricey, but in my opinion, it’s worth every cent. If you're looking to elevate your composting game, here's a link to get $200 off Mill. There’s even a money-back guarantee!
My Easter table was on point! We even set up a candy bar for our “kids” to shop for candy and fill their bags. The day was relaxing and ended with us watching Wicked (although a few of us watched the movie with our eyes closed). A follow-up to last week’s test recipe of Mom’s Carrot Cake from Grossy Pelosi. Good but not great. If you decide to bake this, be sure to refrigerate it overnight before serving.
Baking this cake twice in one day to gift to a few of my favorite women in education just felt so satisfying. This recipe for Marie-Hélène's Apple Cake reminds me of my time in Germany. It’s a solid dessert for a weekday and comes together in minutes. For one cake, I used spiced rum, and for the second cake, I switched to a walnut liquor from Convivio. Delicious!!
Did you know that I am leading a group of 34 adults and students from RAHS on an EF Tour titled 'Central Europe and the Holocaust’ this summer? I am!! It’s been a minute since I’ve traveled with students. Excited and nervous but ready for the challenge. My current project involves compiling a list of books, both fiction and non-fiction, that cover this pivotal historical period. Do you have a recommendation? I would love to hear from you. Please add your titles to the comments section.
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