Hayes-y Kitchen

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Happy Halloween 🎃 thanks to friends and neighbors who helped make my first holiday decorations a success. (Anyone with tips on how to spin spider webs? Mine turned out a little junky/a lotta messy looking 😜) Also note, Power tools for pumpkin carving is the way to go...though lighter drills will give you fewer hand-cramps. (at Alameda, California)

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May the pumpkin carving begin!!! 🎃 (at Alameda, California)

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Came across the beauty as we strolled through the East End yesterday. Let’s call her, Anne of White Gables, shall we. 💚 (at Alameda, California)

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Tagging along with the brothers to find parts 🚗 (at Alameda, California)

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Having a fun time remembering when @thushan.jpg first came into the family fold, six years ago 💕 Mason contemplated the qualities of what would make a good uncle and assessed if Thushan had it in him to be that (I think we all know the answer to that)...Ruby, well, she was along for the ride and knew it would be nothing short of a blast 🤠

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I the spotlight, hand rolled, hand cut tagliatelle. I’m completely obsessed with @pastagrannies and finally had a moment to try my hand at this noodle shape! 🍝🌿 (at Alameda, California)

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This weekend, I was introduced to a quote you may have already heard, and it struck me so deep and towards a renewed spirit, “the opposite of scarcity isn’t abundance. It’s enough.” - @brenebrown . I am looking forward to getting into this more by reading her book, #daringgreatly (at Tongva Park)

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Having a blast with the one and only @robynlindsay1 scoping out #tongvapark (at Tongva Park)

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IKEA glass jars are my favorite. Still working on how best to organize this pantry. I’m doing well with this 50%. Should have taken a photo of the the other wall. Not quite so put together yet (read, everything else is shoved into shelves that wouldn’t fit on this half) (at Alameda, California)

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Starting pumpkin day off right! (Thanks for introducing us to maple bacon donuts, @carie417 @jonpageonline 🍁🥓🍩) (at Home Skillet Alameda)

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at San Leandro, California

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Spare The Air says it’s hazardous out there this morning. @carie417 and my run has been postponed until it’s settled a bit. A little yoga instead and a lot of prayer to the people who are effected by the fires. #ladyclara (at Alameda, California)

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Last moments before heading to the airport. (at Twin Peaks (San Francisco))

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A faster-than-you-can-blink weekend with Amma and Thaththa, but we sure packed it in! I was too busy having fun I didn’t even snap any photos of Gihan and Karoline’s surprise arrival, nor Niroshan joining the family slumber party. We sure loved having the house full.💕 #ladyclara (at Alameda, California)

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The dresser is finally cleaned and ready for use! Still a few to-do’s on it, like replace some broken knobs. All in all we’re so happy for this find! #ladyclara (at Alameda, California)

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✨🍷🍓🍋🍷🍎🍊🍷 ✨ A gorgeous summer evening with all its lingering heat called for an icy cold pitcher of sangria. I call it my Nothin Fancy Pantry Sangria. Boxed wine for the win! And fun neighbors to share it with. ✨🍷🍓🍋🍷🍎🍊🍷 ✨ Makes about 4-6 servings •Orange juice (1-ish cups) •Cranberry juice (1/2-ish cup, optional) •Dryck fläder (2-ish tablespoons, optional, IKEA Elderflower syrup) •Vodka (1 shot per serving, I did about 4) •Chopped fruit of your choice (I used strawberries, Hedgerow Lane Apples, Meyer lemon) •Handful of ice •Wine to top off the pitcher (maybe 1-2cups) •Setting Sun •Front Porch •Late summer breeze •Excellent neighbors ✨🍷🍓🍋🍷🍎🍊🍷 ✨ 1. Combine 2. Stir 3. Sip 4. Relax (at Alameda, California)