fatte in casa/homemade

A few weeks ago, I realized that it had been almost a year since I had been up to New York to see my mom. That’s just unacceptable.  I immediately booked a flight, put in for two days personal days at work, and headed to the City for Mother’s Day.

A weekend away was just what the doctor ordered.  I really needed a little mommy time.  Yes.  I said it.  Mommy.  As old as I am and feel (archaic), I needed to decompress, not check emails, and have girl time with the only person on this planet who knows me better than I know myself.

As always, my camera made the trip.  However, it never exited the apartment during the trip. Not once!  Rather, I documented my short, yet meaningful trip on my phone, and Instagram.  My social media presence has been less than stellar the last year, so it was about time I “showed” my face.  So, I posted while invading my mom’s cabinets, smiling because she still has the rolling pin my brother made in his high school woodshop class.

I ogled at the vintage Lantori Milanoware, once my grandmothers, that hangs on the kitchen wall.

And, felt the urge to bake in my mom’s kitchen.

While stolling through the aisles of the Columbus Avenue market on Sunday, we admired the beautiful display of ramps.

barrels of dill pickles, and bushels of peppery radishes.

Stopping by the Spice and Tease tent was a must.I was sure to pick up teas and cooking spice mixes.

Then, before hitting the stores to shop for a dress I needed, mom and I became giddy with spring’s arrival and the tulips’ response to the warm sun in Bryant Park.

Having the opportunity to visit my mom, hang out with my brother, and after a day visit to the Boston area, this trip was a wonderful renewal of relationships and connection to home.  It also clarified some thoughts with which I was wavering. So, while I hated to leave, I look forward to wrapping up this school year, will cherish what successes I have going on here, and welcome the new experiences ahead.

To bring my New York state of mind full circle, what better way to celebrate than with one word bite? Cheesecake.

Blueberry Cheesecake Streusel Bars Recipe

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