Our new favorite grain base: polenta. So easy and so delicious: bring 6 cups of water to a boil, add 1.75 cups of polenta corn grits, cook 15 minutes. I added a tablespoon of butter, a little bit of parmesan, and some Tony's (again, thanks dad).

Terrible photo, but oh well. Trader Joe's sells southern greens all ready to cook.

Unrelated, but snuggly puppies and partners are the best. 

This weekend will be full of conference in DC, wedding dress shopping with one of my nearest and dearest, and hopefully lots of catching up in DC.