Home made tomato soup with grilled cheese

Posted on: February 25th, 2011 in Cooking, Personal -- 1 Comment »

I think I forgot that it’s actually February, which is technically still winter. Southern California had a few weeks of 80 degree weather and while I was in dresses and sandals I completely forgot that it’s supposed to be cold right now!! So as the rain and cold are rolling in Rachael Ray comes to…

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Sausage, Pepper and onion pizza

Posted on: February 4th, 2011 in Cooking, Personal -- No Comments »

Better homes and Gardens, Sunset, Coastal Living and for the foodie in me… Everyday with Rachael Ray. Each month I get so excited to look in my mail box and find my inspirational magazines. This last week Brandon and I have been cooking through Rachael Rays “7 days of dinners” meal planner. This little leaf…

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The Whole Pumpkin

Posted on: October 27th, 2010 in Cooking, Crafts, Home Decor -- 2 Comments »

October. The air starts to get chilly and crisp, and random rain storms come blowing through. Hearty meals from the crock pot and warm tasty drinks. Family and friends start gathering together for movies and football, and of course, pumpkin carving. Yup, its the beginning of fall! This year my mom decided to plant her…

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Summer Smoothie and Salad

Posted on: May 25th, 2010 in Cooking -- 3 Comments »

With a change to warmer weather also comes a change in menu. I start eating more cold sandwiches and salads, smoothies and all round lighter meals. This is one of my favorites to make for lunch cause it’s so easy, tastes good and is pretty good for you too and you know I’m all for…

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Oaties Cookies

Posted on: May 4th, 2010 in Cooking -- 4 Comments »

The other evening I was working on hand stitching part of my newest project (blog post about that coming soon I promise!) and my husband was playing video games. All of a sudden he spins around in his chair and says one simple word, with a big smile on his face and so much anticipation…

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London Fog

Posted on: April 20th, 2010 in Cooking -- 4 Comments »

The London Fog, or currently known as the “Earl Gray Tea Latte” at Starbucks, is one of my favorite non-coffee drinks. The distinct citrus notes of Earl Gray tea, the subtle sweet notes of vanilla syrup, and the wonderful creaminess of the milk. Yup this is my favorite afternoon drink and I hope you enjoy…

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Easy Jambalaya

Posted on: April 15th, 2010 in Cooking -- 1 Comment »

For my first cooking post I though I’d start off with something easy and fast (15 minutes) that anyone can make. Now “easy” is a word that sometimes frustrates me when it’s plastered in the title of a recipe. I struggle with that word because I feel that it relates with the skill level of…

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