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Summer meals really are some of the best.

Ok, so I usually enjoy any seasonal meal, but summer meals that require just a few steps (without the oven) and are full of freshness are extra special.

We’ve already eaten two of our nightly meals this week based around the beautiful summer tomato.

Like my husband said, “I feel sorry for people who have only tasted Walmart tomatoes.”

There may be no other vegetable that’s so different in its fresh state from its grocery store state.

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New Townhouse and Home-cooked Meals

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Remember last Saturday when I wrote about the ups and downs of house hunting?

I was in a bit of a discouraged spot for a few days, but I have good news that we stumbled upon a really cute townhouse in Raleigh that’s the perfect bit of space for my husband and I for the next year!

I’ve cancelled my Zillow and Realtor.com searches and I couldn’t be more happy about it.

We’re moving in this weekend and we’ll be getting used to having a two-level place (big deal, right?!) and I even have a mantel to start thinking about decorating. (I’ll be channeling my Martha Stewart/Nate Berkus vibes for that project.)

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