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August 12, 2011

many thanks + stuffed cabbage

Filed under: Comfort foods,Dinner — Tags: , , — Kristen :) @ 2:41 pm

Many thanks to all your wonderfully kind words and thoughts about Buster.  We really appreciate it.  We were pretty much a mess this past week, but with time it is getting easier.  I don’t think there can be anything that can replace our happy guy, but we have to just remember all the good times we had for sure.  I have gotten a little back logged on recipes, but I do have one of my favorite cabbage recipes for you!

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August 8, 2011

you will be missed buster doo

Filed under: Blog — Tags: , — Kristen :) @ 8:38 am

Hello friends.  Yesterday was a very sad day in our house.  Our loving friend and companion Buster unexpectedly passed away.  I cannot tell you how much this saddens my heart and we miss him so dearly.  He was one of us, a member of the family with such an incredible personality.  He was such a good dog and full of happiness and life.  I want to share some of our favorite pictures and moments with our Buster doo.  He will be remembered in our hearts forever.   (more…)

August 5, 2011

what to do with an eggplant

Filed under: Dinner — Tags: , , — Kristen :) @ 10:23 am

To be honest I’m usually not a big fan of eggplant.  Sometimes when I get it in restaurants thinking I want to try it again, it’s overly chewy and unpleasant.  I haven’t worked with it at home because I don’t really know what to do with the darn thing!  When we received one all wrapped up sitting nice and pretty in our Bountiful Basket pick-up I wondered … now what the heck am I going to make with this thing?  I am very open to trying all kinds of different foods and actually found a recipe that suites eggplant very well.  In fact, I think it has renewed my confidence in this purple beauty.   (more…)

August 1, 2011

summer ‘cookin’

Filed under: Desserts,Dinner — Tags: , , — Kristen :) @ 3:25 pm

The summer this year has been very mild in comparison to years past where temperatures would surely reach the one hundred and fifteens or higher by July and August.  This morning I actually got up for an early ride the the temp at 5am was near 75 F!  That is unheard of really.  It of course has still been pretty darn hot though and turning on the oven is only done as a last resort if you want to get roasty toasty.  I made some tasty recipes this past weekend that are nice and refreshing for summer…   (more…)

July 27, 2011

bridal shower blessings

Filed under: Party — Tags: — Kristen :) @ 7:38 am

Hi there!  Boy has time been flying around here!  Can someone please tell me how it is almost the end of July?!  I certainly can’t believe that our wedding is in about 5 weeks.  We still have lots to get done of course, but hopefully will be able to get ‘er done and paid for.  My Maid of Honor Kristen threw me the most wonderful bridal shower this past weekend and I was so happy and felt so loved!   (more…)

July 4, 2011

crash boom bang + a BBQ

Filed under: Dinner,Party — Tags: , , , , — Kristen :) @ 10:57 am

Happy 4th of July!  It’s been a great weekend so far and I just love the extra day.  I hope you are all having a nice holiday if you get the time off.  Chris and I have been watching the Tour de France and it was great to see an American win today’s stage 🙂 Go Farrar!  I had my own little crash boom bang this weekend and I don’t mean fireworks! . . .   (more…)

June 30, 2011

plum good

Filed under: Dinner,Recipes in a Flash — Tags: — Kristen :) @ 8:28 am

I have to say I was disappointed with the lack of strawberries and cherries this year at TJ’s.  I remember last year we had weeks and weeks of luscious, sweet strawberries in season piled high as you walked in the sliding doors, but this year has not been so good.  This past week I did see a nice carton of plums labeled with ‘sweet and juicy’, so I thought I would give them a try and incorporate them into a savory dish . . .

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June 26, 2011

spread the LOVE

Filed under: Reviews — Tags: , , , — Kristen :) @ 4:56 pm

Hey all!  I can’t believe June is almost past us and summer is on!  We already have had the weather hit near 108 F and it’s been a hot one.  You’d think I would get used to this since I’ve lived here all my life.  yea… no.  Even waking up at 4am for a bike ride does not help escape the heat unfortunately.  I guess I may have to revisit swimming again 🙂 One thing I love to cool down with is a refreshing smoothie, popsicle, or anything topped with frozen fruit.  We need to make a Costco run and get one of those giant bags of frozen fruit because I think we’ve been going through at least 3 bags of raspberries, blueberries, and cherries every week!  For me, I’m all about contrasting flavors as well, so I have to top it with some kind of crunch.   (more…)

June 9, 2011

lots of wedding planning

Filed under: My Travels,Party,Recipes in a Flash — Tags: , — Kristen :) @ 7:50 pm

Hi there!  This past weekend Chris and I made the drive to Reno to take a look at our wedding location, meet with our coordinator and figure out other vendors including the wedding cake.  In fact, we had so much cake, I think we are pretty much set on eating any kind of dessert until the wedding in September!  Our weekend was jam-packed, but it was great to get to see the space and start the countdown for the wedding, which is now less than 3 months away!   (more…)

May 27, 2011

salmon patties

Filed under: Dinner — Kristen :) @ 3:36 pm

Happy Friday!  This week has surely flown by and I’m looking forward to the longer weekend ahead 🙂  I have a yummy recipe utilizing canned salmon from Pure Alaska Salmon (I received a sample to review).  Most of the time I’m not able to buy fresh fish, besides for a special treat, so I usually always have canned around.  It is recommended to get at least 2 servings of fish each week and the canned variety can be a great way to get all the health benefits of fish without the heftier price tag.   (more…)

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