#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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March 2010 Recipe Round-Up

April 1, 2010 · Narrative

My creation


1. Homemade Rice-A-Roni, 2. Vanilla Salted Peanut Cookies, 3. Homemade Spinach Pesto – Take 2, 4. Homemade Irish Cheddar and Ale Pub Spread, 5. Stack of Rainbow Pancakes, 6. Chocolate-Cherry Heart Smart Cookies, 7. Super Wedge Salad, 8. Mmmm Bacon, 9. Cate’s Colcannon, 10. Make This

In February I made 19 new recipes, and set a goal for myself for 23 in March. I made 29, and am pretty stoked about that. Although truth be told, I actually thought my goal was 30, until I looked it up, which would have seriously disappointed me given how close I was, so that makes me even happier. What can I say, folks, it’s all about the simple things in life for me. Alright, here’s the recap what came out of our kitchen this month:

  1. Candied Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies SCGC via David Lebowitz (reviewed here)
  2. Bleu Cheese and Caramelized Onion Savory Bread Puddings – my favorite recipe of the month (reviewed here)
  3. Super Wedge Salad – from Rachael Ray’s magazine, a great go-to salad for crazy weeknights (reviewed here)
  4. Beth’s Famous Hummus – haven’t reviewed it yet, but coming soon
  5. Beth’s South Beach Balsamic Dressing – haven’t reviewed it yet, but coming soon
  6. Chocolate Espresso Bars – from Tasty Kitchen (reviewed here)
  7. Lemon Garlic Cubed Steak – an original recipe from me, reviewing coming soon
  8. Mashed Potatoes with Saga Bleu and Caramelized Onions and Cabbage, otherwise known as Cate’s Colcannon – I created this recipe for an article I wrote for Disney, which you can find here
  9. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Bars – recipe from Tasty Kitchen, review coming soon
  10. Christina Tosi’s Compost Cookies – I made a knock-off recipe of these here, but this version was her original recipe.  Hate to say it, but I think I prefer the copycat version.
  11. Chipotle Bean Burritos – a Cooking Light magazine recipe, review coming soon
  12. Mason Jar Frappuccinos – a recipe from Tasty Kitchen, a great knock-off to your Starbucks favorite, review coming soon
  13. Engagement Chicken – Glamour magazine, review coming
  14. Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Chile – Martha Stewart recipe, great tasty lunch
  15. Baked Fennel Parmesan with Thyme – Martha Stewart recipe, an interesting take on a different way to enjoy fennel
  16. Fettuccine all’Alfredo – from Rachael Ray, review coming soon
  17. Chocolate Cherry Heart Smart Cookies – a hit with the guys in prison (review here)
  18. Rainbow Pancakes – perfect sleepover over, you can read all about it here
  19. Pesto Tortellini Salad – recipe from Multiply Delicious, review coming
  20. Chicken Salad with Herbed Mustard Vinaigrette – recipe from Multiply Delicious, review coming
  21. Homemade Irish Cheddar and Ale Pub Spread – recipe from Shop Rite cooking class (review here)
  22. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies – Martha Stewart.  Amazing batter.  Review coming.
  23. Chocolate Sour Cream Cake – Better Baking cookbook. FAIL.  Miserably.  Barely worth this line entry.
  24. Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage – Food Network magazine recipe, review coming.
  25. Vanilla Salted Peanut Cookies – recipe from Ultimate Cookies magazine.  Second sweet reward for the guys that Jamie is teaching.  Nick loved.  Review coming.
  26. Deliciously Homemade Granola Bars – recipe from MomAdvice.  Review coming.
  27. Homemade Rice-A-Roni – a recipe from Chaos in the Kitchen.  Loved it.  Review here.
  28. Homemade Spinach Pesto– packed with veggie goodness, a recipe I createde up, coming soon.
  29. Baked Mozzarella Sticks – a Rocco DiSpirito from his new cookbook Now Eat This.  Review coming.

Gosh, with all the times I typed “review coming” above, can you tell I’m seriously behind in telling you about recipes?  Seems a little worse this month than last, but I’m slowly making my way through the backlog.  If there is one above that catches your eye more than another, let me know via a comment below and I’ll try and put it on the top of the list.  In the meantime, new month, new goal.  Shooting for 30.  I think I can.  I think I can.

If you are celebrating Easter this weekend, from our family to yours, have a happy one!  Until Sunday…

Project 365
April 1, 2010, Photo #73

Love Bargain Shoes

Got these shoes a few weeks ago and love them, love them, love. They are from American Eagle, though I found them at Payless for the bargain price of $12.99. Similar to ballet flat-type shoes, they feel like you’re wearing nothing at all. They have a pink/grey pair that I keep debating about going back to get.

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  1. A Little Yumminess says

    April 2, 2010 at 12:05 am

    I love round-up and lists!! SO much goodness in one place!

    Reply
  2. Joanne says

    April 2, 2010 at 6:13 am

    Payless is my go-to place for shoes. They are always super cute AND super cheap. The American Eagle brand is a definite favorite and these are adorable!

    I can’t believe you cooked this many things this month – crazy! And doesn’t it seem like the backlog never ends??

    Reply
  3. Casey says

    April 2, 2010 at 10:47 am

    I wish we lived closer. I’d totally fake illness all the time so you’d cook for me. :)

    Reply
  4. Ramona says

    April 2, 2010 at 11:37 am

    Congrats on surpassing your goal. I’m lucky if I try 1 or 2 new recipes a month. Hubby likes the same ol thing all the time. Meat, rice, gravy. But, it makes him happy!

    Reply
  5. Claire says

    April 2, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    Oh my goodness! I can’t wait for some of those “to be reviewed soon” recipes. Spinach pesto, vanilla peanut cookies. Yummmmy!

    Reply
  6. Summers In Love says

    April 3, 2010 at 10:50 am

    I would love to make my own recipes, but i just don’t have the minds for it. I love your creations, they look so yummy!!!

    Reply

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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