Completed! 24.4 Visit the following places that I’ve never been: National Building Museum Not only did I get to go to this building (which is beautiful), I got to do my favorite thing while I was there — EAT MY FACE OFF. Thanks, Taste of the Nation D.C.! Me inside the building: The Great Hall: Me … Continue reading Visit the National Building Museum
Author: Great Goal Rush
Follow along as we complete our yearly bucket list.
Tofu Overdose
Completed #17: Make one new food dish a month (March edition): BBQ Tofu and Slaw Sliders I’m on a mission to find the perfect crispy tofu recipe. This was not it, which I expected. However, it was pretty good. If I make it again, I’d probably cut the recipe in half as I had tofu for days … Continue reading Tofu Overdose
Candied Bacon
Finished #19: Cook a different dish twice a month (March edition): Candied Bacon No more words are needed. Click here for the recipe. - Kris
Drink More Expensive Wine
#33: Drink more expensive wine I’m not 100% sure that this wine is expensive, but it’s certainly the oldest bottle we’ve ever had, which counts for something, right? 1991 Fleurie “Domain Meziat” - Lyssa
Travel Confirmation
Made travel plans to one of our goal destinations! But where to… ???
Meh Chicken Strips
Finished #19: Cook a different dish twice a month (March edition): Garlic Cornbread Crouton-Crusted Chicken Strips These were NOT as good as I expected. I ate them all, but really, the definition of mediocre. Sorry, Sandra Lee. Here’s the recipe. - Kris
Farewell (For Now), Sweet Roller Derby
Farewell (For Now), Sweet Roller Derby I busted my butt for nearly six months in order to complete one of my biggest 2011 goals, “Try out for roller derby,” which I officially completed in October 2011. I started cardio/endurance training early last year and bought my first pair of skates in July. The moment I … Continue reading Farewell (For Now), Sweet Roller Derby
Visit Tudor Place (Unrelated to Henry VIII)
Done! #24.2 Visit the following places that I’ve never been: Tudor Place. Note: I stole this pic from the internet. The front of the house is currently under construction and the picture I took doesn’t capture how it usually looks. After I read “Martha Washington: An American Life” last year, I started doing research on … Continue reading Visit Tudor Place (Unrelated to Henry VIII)
Expensive Cheese Popovers
Completed #17: Make one new food dish a month: (February edition) Gruyere Popovers I had a lot of leftover Gruyere after I made the mac n cheese gnocchi and I wasn’t about to waste $10 of cheese. Luckily, I was able to get rid of the rest of it with this recipe. Check out this … Continue reading Expensive Cheese Popovers
Visit Ford’s Theatre
Crossing this off my list! #24.3 Visit the following places that I’ve never been: Ford’s Theater I love living near D.C. I’ve lived in the area since I was six and I still have yet to explore so many significant landmarks. For example, neither Kris nor I have ever been to Ford’s Theatre — the … Continue reading Visit Ford’s Theatre