I know, it has been an unacceptable amount of time since I wrote last… probably a consequence of a loss of inspiration in DC for food and entertainment, possibly brought on by the usual consequences of an intern salary, stalled any creativity I had. Now that I have finally moved up to a salaried job I can start to (very occasionally) get back to the food, wine and adventures that I so enjoy – and to find new unexpected adventures in a new chapter of my life.
Now that I am stationed in the Southeast, I’ll be exploring states that I have never been to before, eating food I’ve never had and drinking sweet tea for the first time ever (which I LOVE)! My first trip I even saw a cotton field for the first time….I didn’t know they actually grew as cotton balls.
So I’ll be chronicling my adventures in the South, whether for business or vacation, I’ll be all over eleven different states (Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas and Virginia). And while my parents still reside in the upper reaches of NY State where winter is interminable, they will travel South often and may even provide a means to write about some of the great restaurants in Atlanta!
I’ll also be continuing on the energy efficiency/sustainability track through my job working on energy codes. I know, sounds boring – but I’m protecting new home and business owners and assuring that their buildings are high quality and energy efficient from the start!
While I am here, I don’t think I’ll ever escape being called the “damn Yankee.” Oh well…guess that’s what I’ll always be!
