I know what you’re thinking, Prune Cake!? I thought it as well. Shoot, I’m still thinking it. This post however is less about the recipe (though I welcome those who want to give it a try to do so and let me know how it is!) and more about family, friends and memories. 🙂 My … Continue reading
A quick and simple post for a quick and simple (and delicious!) meal! Don’t have a whole lot of time but want to prepare an impressive dish? Try Chicken with Artichokes and Angel Hair! A few side notes – I season my chicken first and then “dredge in flour”. Depending on the recipe, I may also season … Continue reading
Northern California hit the mid to high 80’s (low 90’s in a few places) for a few days and many of us complained. Myself included! I love being able to wear skirts, summer dresses, flip-flops and sandals. I love BBQ’s and warm evenings spent outdoors enjoying cold drinks and good conversation. I love the sweet smell … Continue reading
I attended a wedding recently where one of the appetizers served consisted of artichokes and cream cheese wrapped in delicate phyllo dough. It was absolutely heavenly! So delicious in fact, that I thought about those little artichoke and cream cheese pockets all weekend! Who am I kidding!? I’m still thinking about them!! I’m not sure how a savory … Continue reading
Have you ever felt so far behind that you do the bare minimum to get thru the week? I’ve been so busy and on the go lately that I’ve neglected doing a true grocery shopping trip, resulting in multiple trips to the store throughout the week to pick up a few items here and there, often … Continue reading
You know that dish that you really shouldn’t eat, but can’t help but eat because it’s just too damn good to pass up?? Yep, that’s these potatoes! Sinful Potatoes didn’t get their name because they’re healthy for you! Not only are they sinful, they’re to die for and they’re super simple to prepare if you … Continue reading
In addition to chocolate bunnies, marshmallow peeps, malt balls and colorful jelly beans, when I think of Easter I think of deviled eggs! What better use for those beautifully dyed and decorated eggs strategically hidden by the Easter Bunny in tall grass, flower pots, within shoes and teetering on tree branches. I mean really, what is … Continue reading
On my actual birthday I wanted to go shooting. So an afternoon spent with my dad at the gun range, it was. To end my birthday week however, I wanted to do something a little more girly. A cookie decorating class with my long-time friend Nicole and sister Laura sounded perfect! A few weeks before … Continue reading
It’s no surprise that I am highly fascinated and slightly obsessed with all things cupcake. What may be slightly shocking is that I don’t really like cake. I appreciate a beautifully decorated cake and have always wanted to take cake decorating classes, however I will pass up the opportunity to have a slice of cake, more often than … Continue reading
Remember class field trips? The excitement and anticipation of exploring a new place. The breaking free of the monotony of sitting behind those tiny little desks in those uncomfortable plastic chairs. The stuffy and uncomfortable bus rides. The bag lunches. I’d like to say I have many fond and vivid memories of them but the truth is, my memory, … Continue reading
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