I know I’ve been horrible at blogging lately! Life has been pretty crazy and stressful with the new job and getting to know Ann Arbor. I also just found a lease takeover and am moving into a different apartment this weekend, which is one of my least favorite things to do, but it’s a small price to pay for getting my own space.
So, my weekend started with this fantastic coffee, which is also sold in Ann Arbor, thank goodness.
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that baking = a form of stress therapy for me. Needless to say, it was pretty wonderful to come home and make (and eat) cinnamon rolls for breakfast.
I don’t think my family minded too much either. I’m just trying to make sure everyone’s in a good mood when we unload box after box of vintage dishes on Monday.
I also experimented with combining 2 random ingredients we had in the house: eggplant and polenta.
I know it sounds like an interesting combination, but the recipe I used is actually Martha Stewart’s, and it was pretty good.
Anyway, I foresee many culinary adventures and dinner parties in the future. And I’m excited to explore Ann Arbor’s local food scene, especially when it gets warmer.
Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend…
If you haven't already, you have to try Seva Restaurant! So yum! And get the sweet potato fries. You won't regret it! :)
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Polenta and eggplant would actually be really good together!
ReplyDeleteI'm currently drooling over the looks of those cinnamon rolls ... yum!! :]
ReplyDeleteMoving is always a little stressful, but good thing your family can help! Rooting for you in the new job Emily : )
ReplyDeletepleased your well, starting a new adventure in your life, love your love of good coffee
ReplyDeleteSounds like life is keeping you busy! That's great to hear!
ReplyDeleteLOVE cinnamon rolls!! Good luck with moving... that's definitely stressful.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new apartment! I know moving is a huge pain, but once you're in you will love it I'm sure (despite the fact that it's in Ann Arbor...). I hope the job is going well so far, I can't wait to start reading posts about it!!
ReplyDeletehow exciting for you! i hate moving too - mostly just the act of moving furniture, deciding where everything goes and organizing can be fun! i'm moving at the beginning of june, and luckily don't have any furniture to take with me . . . i'll be starting from scratch!
ReplyDeletemmm cinnamon rolls. those look so much better than the ones they serve at my school haha
ReplyDeletegood luck with moving, I just moved into a single and only just recently recovered from the post-move disorganization! Getting your own space is important!
ahhh baking is my stress therapy too :). so many hidden food gems in ann arbor! first stop - kerrytown!
ReplyDeleteyou cinnamon buns are gorgeous!! i just tried to make some but my yeast was bad & my dough never rose :( oh well..will have to repeat sometime soon. i love the eggplant polenta idea as well!!
ReplyDeletei always love the pictures you post. they always look so light and cheery. hopefully some of that cheer will take over your life and you de-stress a bit!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with moving! Enjoy getting to know Ann Arbor!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with all of the settling in and learning about your new surroundings.
ReplyDeleteGlad that you are feeling more settled in. Moving is the pits. Those cinnamon rolls look absolutely delicious!!
ReplyDelete~Aunt Kim
I totally get what you mean about having too little time to post! It's the worst because I'll really want to post but literally have no time!
ReplyDeleteAnywho, your cinnamon rolls look bomb. Love it!! And the polenta/eggplant combo sounds really fab; totally random but super good sounding!
Can I just say how much I love your pictures?? The rounded corners are just awesome. Maybe I'm a dork. :P Anyway, it all looks awesome! I've never tried polenta... maybe I need to!
ReplyDeleteoh man...cinnamon rolls! I need to try making those soon...
ReplyDeletethose cinnamon rolls look perfect! you baked those bad boys from scratch?!! Yummy and I would never think to combine eggplant and polenta but I bet it was great! I found out making your own polenta is super easy, fast and cheap but I haven't made it in awhile. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with moving to different apt.!
oh yes, i can see many lovely sinner parties and culinary adventures to be had in the near future for you as well!!! <3 <3
ReplyDeletenow, i must stare at these delicious cinnamon buns a little longer :)
xoxo
I love cinnamon rolls. They look amazing! :D
ReplyDeletethose cinnamon rolls look heavenly!
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