It's been silent around here this week as I've been in Asheville, North Carolina and (mostly) off my computer. I will be away for a few more days getting inspired at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's 2012 Food & Community Conference, but should be back soon. Until then!

This weekend was a warm one. After a long afternoon strolling in the sun, a friend and I ducked into the new People's Pops shop in Park Slope for a cool and refreshing popsicle. Strawberry rhubarb? Yes, please.

This chalkboard outside of the Brooklyn Lyceum put some pep in my step at the start of the weekend. Have a beautiful one, ya'll.

I'm trying to get better about bringing my lunch to work each day. A couple of days a week I'll end up leaving for the office sans lunch and will pick up something tasty near our space, usually falafel or a mix of things from the farmers market, but I'm working on cooking and packing ahead. It's more fun and certainly saves money. (Though, let's get real here, I'll still be picking up mid-afternoon snacks at the farmers market.)

Yesterday I roasted baby bok choy -- with chopped garlic, salt + pepper, and some fresh lemon -- and enjoyed it on a bed of herb-y quinoa. A nice early-afternoon meal at the office, followed by some yogurt and an apple a bit later. Yum.

Hope ya'll had a lovely weekend! On Saturday, Katie and I spent our afternoon at the Washington Crossing Brewfest in Bucks County, PA, and it was just the ticket. The weather here is officially gorgeous, and how better to enjoy it then outdoors with friends and a brew or two?

While in London, my sister and I spent an afternoon roaming around Borough Market, tasting cheeses and veggies (or veg, as they call 'em in England) and picking up fixings for dinner. 

This market rocks. Case in point: There's a Raclette vendor. Also, those meringues are the size of your face. We enjoyed a raspberry one.

PS - I love the dude photobombing that last shot. Kudos, good sir.