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Another year sneaks up on me

This week is my birthday week and, as usual I am preparing for my b-day party. This year I cut the invites by half and don’t have the budget that I would normally have, so its burgers and hot dogs. Nothing too exciting, but hopefully things work out. Some friends are bringing food too to…

4th of July Throwdown

There’s something cute and charming about sitting around watching fireworks and relaxing. Unfortunately, that is not on my agenda for this year… The parents are hosting a shindig in the backyard for the 4th of July. Because, pre-made beef burgers and hot dogs are not even an option with my family at these kinds of…

Chicken Salad and Muffins

Chicken Salad and Muffins

I have been uber lazy in the kitchen lately.  It’s not that I don’t want to cook, its that I’m broke. I am dying to use my new shiny red Kitchenaid 7-cup food processor and new beautiful herb mincer that I got for Christmas, but I just have been too cheap to go down to…

The Kitchen’s Almost Done!

The Kitchen’s Almost Done!

So, with only a few more light switches and trim work to go my kitchen is almost back in tip top condition. I am both relieved to finally have a functioning kitchen again (just in time for the holidays) and kind of saddened by the fact that my house wont be filled with friendly faces…

Mint Brownie Pie

Mint Brownie Pie

This mint brownie pie recipe couldn’t be any easier to make! It starts with a package of dry brownie mix (or your own homemade version) and it’s jazzed up with chocolate mint chips and baked into a pie shell. This easy dessert recipe is a keeper! Today, along with yesterday and probably tomorrow has been…

New Bento Stuff!

New Bento Stuff!

My new bento box and other bento making supplies came today! Yippy! I have been waiting for this since June. I am glad that most of it finally got here & I can’t wait to try it all out!!!