Orecchiette Pasta with Pesto
Competing with my love for pasta and dessert is my love for BASIL. I’ve mentioned this before, but I LOVE the smell of basil and how fresh tasting it is. . pairing pasta with basil. . how wonderful is Continue reading
Fusilli Pasta Salad!
So, summer is just about here in Washington and I can’t wait! Supposedly summers here are THE BEST! The weather is perfect, people are outside, soaking up the sun and smiling 
This will be our first Continue reading
Simple Vanilla Frosting for Cupcakes
I think I’ve mentioned my love for pasta in a few posts . . well, I LOVE desserts even more! When God was giving out sweet tooths, HE gave me two!! Now, I don’t go crazy .. everything in moderation Continue reading
Fusilli Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms & Tomatoes
Fusili pasta. It’s becoming one of my favorites because it is so pretty!
I don’t know about you, but I love pasta. We eat pasta at least one or twice a week. I love it because it’s so versatile Continue reading
Best Beef Stew in a Crock Pot
This post is for my dear friend Jean (who has a new BEAUTIFUL baby boy at home) and for anyone who does not have a whole lot of time during the work week to come home and prepare dinner. If you have a CROCK Continue reading
Hosting My Daughter’s 5th Birthday Party!
I’ve always admired designers, wedding planners, event planners, interior designers. . people who can basically take an idea/theme (or come up with one of their own) and bring it to life in a beautiful Continue reading
Simple Quinoa Recipe (served with salmon and asparagus)
Hello friends,
Heard of Quinoa and not sure how to make it? Here’s a super simple recipe to try! And if you like it, experiment by adding in different things and trying different quinoa recipes, there Continue reading
Fresh Fish Tacos!
Inspired by Mrs. Buena Vida and her “Fresh Veggie Tacos” recipe, I added battered fish and a few other veggies and voila! Fresh homemade FISH tacos. These are divine. Clean, crisp tasting and Continue reading
Ode to Sprinkles Cupcakes
So, we recently moved to the beautiful state of Washington. . love it here. . it’s beautiful, lush and there are trees everywhere! One big problem- however- there is not a Sprinkles Cupcakes here. Continue reading
Cowboy Sweet n Salty Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Over time I have perfected the art of baking cookies. Not having to use measuring spoons, knowing which cookie sheets work best for me, knowing when to refrigerate the dough and what kind of consistency Continue reading
