Let's Gab: March 2022

A woman stands smiling while holding large rose-gold 3 and 0 balloons in front of a dirty thirty birthday banner and decorations, celebrating with Lets Gab in March 2022.

So I guess…I’m thirty now? The birthday that I’ve been dreading for the latter part of my twenties came and went and it stings less than it thought it would. Maybe I’m even a little excited?

Sure, I’m looking at the wrinkles near my eyes more scrupulously now. But while 29 felt old – like I was at the end of an era – 30 feels young again!

I celebrated with all my friends and family, with the Bond famous birthday cake, and with a weekend of brewery hopping in Fort Collins. It was happy and delicious and a little bit drunk.

In this March 2022 scene, two people cut and serve a round chocolate cake topped with cherries on a wooden table set with plates, glasses, and utensils—perfect for a Lets Gab gathering.

In March 2022, three women stand outside a wooden building; two hold dogs, one in arms, one on a leash. It is sunny, and they are casually dressed in jeans and sweaters—perfect for a Lets Gab moment.

A flight of six beers and two pints are on a table at an outdoor brewery patio, with people sitting and talking in the background during Lets Gab in March 2022.

On a sunny day in March 2022, a woman sits outdoors at a table, holding and drinking from a glass of amber-colored beer, ready to Let’s Gab with friends.

Rhubarb and I meandered down to San Antonio to celebrate our favorite person’s birthday, which also happens to be in March. It was our second time making the 14 hour drive, and this time we banged it out in one day. Rhubarb, usually a bundle of puppy energy, settled in for the ride and kept quiet the whole time (probably just as hooked to the Pretty Things audio book as I was).

We rewarded her with what (we now know) is one of her least favorite activities…kayaking! But when the choice is between having to swim or sitting dry in the boat, her choice was clear.

In March 2022, a person sits in a yellow kayak holding a brown dog, with fishing rods on both sides, near a rocky shoreline—Let’s Gab about their adventure!.

In March 2022, a woman in a red plaid shirt stands on a yellow kayak with her dog, floating on a shallow, rocky river surrounded by leafless trees. Lets Gab about this peaceful outdoor adventure.

In this Lets Gab moment from March 2022, a brown dog wearing a harness rests on a yellow kayak floating in a clear, shallow river surrounded by leafless trees.

We also showed her all of our favorite spots in San Antonio, like the Riverwalk and Station Cafe and The Pearl and The Friendly Spot!

A dog with a red bandana sits on a rock beside a calm river with a walking path, trees, and a brick building in the background on a sunny March 2022 day. Lets Gab about peaceful outdoor moments like this!.

A brown dog wearing a pink bandana sits on a green picnic table in an outdoor courtyard with string lights and a tree, enjoying the fresh air during Lets Gab, March 2022.

No Day Like A Snow Day

Back up in Colorado, the weather does whatever it wants this time of year. Which is fine with me, because we still have ski days to fit in! Neither Rhubarb nor I are warm weather gals, so we’ve been sneaking in the outdoor snow days whenever we can (to include Rhu’s first time at a ski hill, and a hike near Red Rocks with her girl gang).

In the Headquarters

Back in the Live Eat Learn headquarters, the theme recently can only be described as GO BIG. As in…I accidentally bought 2 pounds of ginger in my grocery order instead of 2 pieces.

Then inadvertently bought 10 lbs of passion fruit on Etsy, not understanding just how many passion fruits that actually is (and yea, Etsy is apparently the place to find exotic fruits at an affordable price – who knew?).

And then (more intentionally) bought all of the tofu and tempeh in the store to create a MEGA marinade recipe that I’m so excited to share with you soon.

And then cooked zucchini noodles to feed an army – thank goodness dad was in town to help eat them all (Rhubarb did her part in helping too).

I have some VERY exciting news coming your way in 11 days (but who’s counting). Until then, have a delicious start to spring! We’re so happy you’re here.