Condiments

I had a veggie burger for lunch today and was reminded why I love condiments so much. They turn plain into tasty. Let's just say the veggie burger would have been pretty dry and bland were it not for the ketchup, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos and pepperoncini I piled inside it. I've always been a big fan of the goodies that make sandwiches taste better.... I take after my dad on that one. His sandwiches were always a work of art. I thought I'd compile a list of some of my favorite sandwich additions. Obviously these shouldn't all be added to the same lunch, but whatever works.

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Magazines

Who doesn't love thumbing through a beautiful magazine to find inspiration, knowledge and a bit of entertainment? It's got to be one of my favorite lazy day activities and Martha Stewart Living is one of my favorite magazines to peruse. I bought my first copy of Martha Stewart Living in January of my senior year in high school and that summer I hosted my first summer garden party thanks to the inspiration I found in those beautifully designed pages.

In college I would get so excited each month when I found a new issue in my mailbox. I actually disciplined (tortured) myself by waiting until the homework was done before I allowed myself to peek inside. Alright, maybe I'd allow myself a little sneak preview, but no more than a few page flips. Poring through the photos and reading pretty much every single line was my sweet reward. Those were the days. I think I might just revisit a few of those past issues (yes, I still have quite a collection) and start thinking about hosting another garden party...