Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Minneapolis
Again,
sorry for my
absence...
I have been
on vacation
in Minneapolis...
Celebrating
Luke's graduation!!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
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!!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
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...
And she was
just featured
on the
party blog...
Saturday, May 7, 2011
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...
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
What I Read?
This.
And it was so entertaining.
I guess that is always a good thing
when it come to books.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
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"
Friday, April 15, 2011
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!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Red
After seeing
these...
I think
I want
Red
Pants!
Via: LookBook & Mixed Plate
Posted 1 Year Ago: "Etsy Finds"
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
For the Summer...
I would like
this hat...
and these
rings...
Pretty Please.
Images via:
Posted 1 Year Ago: "Ginger Fried Rice"
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Feeling a bit Under the Weather
Both Micah
and I
have been
sick
the past
two days.
So yesterday
we spent
the day
watching
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, April 10, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
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