Minneapolis

Again,

sorry for my

absence...

I have been

on vacation

in Minneapolis...

Celebrating

Luke's graduation!!

Cup of Garden Soup

Last months

Better Homes & Gardens

magazing...

featured this soup

by Jamie Oliver.

It was so

tasty!

Cup of Garden Soup

Adapted from: Jamie Oliver

1 tbsp. olive oil

2 strips bacon, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1/2 red onion, finely chopped

2 carrots, chopped

2 stalks of celery, chopped

1 zucchini, diced

1 leek, chopped

1/2 tsp, dried oregano

1/2 tsp, dried thyme

1 tsp, dried basil

1 bay leaf

2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes

1 large potato diced

1 cup diced cauliflower

1 15.5 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

4 cups vegetable broth

1/2 cup small pasta (or broken long noodles)

salt and pepper

1. Heat a large sauce pan over medium head and add the olive oil. Add the bacon and fry until it starts to golden. Then add the garlic, onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, leek, oregano, thyme, basil, and bay leaf. Cook slowly for 15 minutes, stirring now and then until the vegetables begin to soften.

2. Add the tomatoes, potato, cauliflower, chickpeas, and vegetable broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Once it begins to boil, turn to low and simmer for 30 minutes (or until the potatoes are done).

3. Add 2 cups of water to the pan and return to boil. Add pasta and cook until done.

4. Check if it needs more seasoning to you liking, then serve!! 

U + U Stationary

I am loving

the Retro look

of this

stationary

and letter press.

Created by:

U + U Stationary

Jane Eyre

I was able

to see

this movie

while in

California.

So good!

A Garden Party

She did it again!

My wonderfully

talented friend

Kelly

has created

another

beautiful party!

And I

was able

to be apart

of it!

You can see more

of Kelly's creations 

here...

"Moore" Wedding Photos

The Reception

Nicoletto Wedding

My oldest and dearest

And she was

just featured

on the

party blog...

Hostess with the Mostess

Trip to Cali

Sorry for 

my absence...

I had to take a 

short notice trip 

to California.

But here is 

a short wrap-up

of some fun things

that happened!

Spent some
play time
 with Sebastian...

Elisha...

And Locke...

Ate good food
(too many times)!...

Hunted
Easter Eggs...

Got a tan...

And spend timewith some
wonderful friends
and family...

Library

One day...

I will have
a library
in my home.

Via: my ideal home

Cropped

I think I have

an obsession with

cropped pants.

Because

I just

love

these. 

Via: Sunday in bed

What I Read?

This.

And it was so entertaining.

I guess that is always a good thing
when it come to books.

Lost in a Good Book

Sorry you

did not

see me

post

yesterday...

I was lost

in a 

good book.

Image Via: .la douleur exquise.

Posted 1 Year Ago: "Philippa Holland"

2 Years Ago: "HOLME"

Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs

Back when

it was sunny

and warm

(2 weeks ago)...

I made this

for dinner...

Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup ranch dressing
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
1 tbsp fresh minced rosemary
2 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp white vinegar
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsbp sugar
5 boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced


1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and marinate for 1 hour (at least).

2. Skewer on kabob sticks and grill until chicken is done.

3. So easy, so yummy!

Red

After seeing

these...

 

I think

I want

Red

Pants!

Via: LookBook & Mixed Plate

Posted 1 Year Ago: "Etsy Finds"

For the Summer...

I would like

this hat...

 

and these

rings...

 

Pretty Please.

 Images via:  

From moon 2 moon

Boho Diva

Posted 1 Year Ago: "Ginger Fried Rice"

Feeling a bit Under the Weather

Both Micah

and I

have been

sick

the past

two days.

So yesterday

we spent

the day

watching

The Kennedys.

 I just love

this picture

because

at a glance

you can't tell

if it is really

Jackie...

or if

it is 

Katie.

 Posted 1 Year Ago: "Summer Dress"

Sunday Morning Breakfast

New York Style

Blueberry Coffee Cake,

Scrambled Eggs,

and Bacon.

 

Posted 1 Year Ago: "JCrew Swim"

Cori Dantini

Love this

whimsical

artist.

Created by:

Cori Dantini

Gown

Loving

this!

 

Via: Shopbop

 

Posted 1 Year Ago: "Bacon & Egg Club Sandwich"

Flowers

The flowers 

in my garden

are beginning 

to bud!

Spring is just 

around the corner.

Here are some

lovely images

of beautiful flowers

I hope to grow

this year.

All Image Sources

can be found

via my 

Pinterest.

Posted 1 Year Ago: "Easter Cupcakes"

English Onion Soup

This was

dinner

tonight!

Steak
Potatoes
and
English Onion Soup.

English Onion Soup

Adapted from: Jamie Oliver

butter

olive oil

handful of fresh sage

4 garlic cloves

1 red onion

1 white onion

1 shallot

1 leek

salt and pepper

4 cups beef broth

sliced baguette (or any other type of crusty bread)

1 cup grated gruyere

1. In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil on med-low heat. 

2. Mince the sage and the garlic and add it to the pot. Give it a good stir, then add the onions. Season with salt and pepper and let cook (stirring so that it does not burn) for a good 50 minutes. Don't try to speed up this process...the flavor really comes out when you cook it nice and slow.

3. When the onions are nice and glossy, add the beef broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, bring to a simmer and cook another 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. 

4. When soup is done, preheat your oven to broil. Ladle the soup into ramekins. Take pieces of your sliced bread, butter one side then place on top of your soup. Sprinkle with cheese and broil until cheese is melted. 

5. Savor. Yumm. 

Posted 1 Year Ago: "Easter Photo Shoot"