Last weekend, Justin and I threw ourselves a combined birthday barbecue (mine is June 15th, his is June 23rd} and we had an absolute blast. We woke up at 8am ready to go shopping and start cooking the dishes I'd picked out well in advance (I love ...
Grilled Tomatillo Salsa
Here is one of the many recipes that Justin and I served at our birthday BBQ bash. I was so concerned with this salsa because I thought I'd made it way too spicy, but it was a super hit with everyone! I kept hearing, "It has a perfect balance of ...
Happy Birthday to My Main Squeeze!
It's my husband's birthday today! Not a moment goes by that I don't think of how grateful I am that he's mine. He really is an incredible man...(insanely) patient, kindhearted, and loving. He gives honest but gentle opinions. He likes computer ...
White Chicken Chili in the Crock-Pot
Do you own a Crock-Pot? My mother got one for Justin and I way back when we first moved in together. We were just starting to cook together in the kitchen and my mom was wonderful, constantly supplying us with new kitchen gear and gadgets - a ...
Pita Sandwich with Egg, Avocado, Tzatziki, and Feta
Justin and I love breakfast - like a deep, complete, profound love. When he first suggested making using all of these ingredients for a breakfast sandwich, I was a little hesitant because I'm still developing a relationship with cucumbers. But I ...
Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Mushrooms, Spinach, & Blue Cheese
Justin and I made this beef tenderloin and Roasted Brussel Sprouts (<-- LOVE these) for dinner last night. It was extremely messy but so much fun. It was one of those times cooking where I realized how much I love not only cooking, but cooking ...
In Bloom
Today is the first official day of summer. Most of my flowers are in full bloom and my veggie plants are following close behind. We've had about 10-12 cherry tomatoes so far and our first jalapeno is growing! I get so excited every time I walk out ...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey and Vinegar
Remember the last time you went to someone's house for dinner and found out that they were making something quite unfamiliar/unpleasing to you? You cringed a little bit and tried to not to show it on your face. Well even if you don't remember, I ...