Confession: I have a pen problem. (Yes, I know I just recently posted about another little issue I have. Bear with me, people. There’s a more where these came from. And apparently I also have a problem with ending sentences with prepositions.) This morning, in the process of packing, I attempted to add my collection […]
Peanut Butter S’mores
You may have noticed one of those S’mores was not like the other. If you didn’t, here’s an upclose encounter with the best addition the s’more has ever seen. PEANUT BUTTER. Graham crackers with peanut butter is one of my favorite snacks. Chocolate and peanut butter is my all-time favorite combination. Thus, spreading peanut butter […]
Mango, Avocado, Black Bean Salsa
For a unique salsa with the freshest, most exotic ingredients, this is your recipe. The flavors meld beautifully and it looks just as stunning as it tastes. A quick and easy appetizer, snack, or side dish. OR if you’re Kevin and me–a complete lunch using Hint of Lime Tortilla Chips. :) Mango, Avocado, Black Bean […]
The One with the Boxes of Blessings
I have been a busy little bee this past week. Packing boxes is more than just putting stuff into a box and taping it shut. For me it involves so many steps. Once I decide which cupboard or closet I want to tackle, I have to find the right size and heftiness of box. If […]
Eggplant, Sausage and Peppers {Italian Style}
In my refrigerator sat a beautiful eggplant, just asking to be eaten. I don’t always never know how I’m going to use an eggplant when I buy it. For some reason it’s one of the more unique vegetables (although I’m fairly certain it’s a fruit) and doesn’t naturally lend itself to versatility. But maybe that’s because […]
The One with the Cherry Dilemma
I have cherry issues. No, seriously. Allow me to elaborate. I like the flavor of cherry pie, but not the consistency of the actual cherries in said pie. I could eat cup after cup of fresh Michigan cherries. I’ve done this. And I wouldn’t necessarily recommend eating much more than a cup or two. Believe […]
Indoor S’mores
Whenever we go camping, s’mores are the top of my priority list. Packing those 3 tasty ingredients is one thing I have never forgotten to do. My husband and I like to compete over who roasts the better marshmallow. The best part? I get to eat all of the results! Score! We returned home from […]
The One with the Mini War
If you’ve never encountered an Earwig consider yourself lucky. These insects are totally scary looking, albeit relatively harmless. Their pincers freak me out and I can’t stand finding them scurrying across my kitchen counters. I have killed a handful of these lobster-esque insects in the past week and didn’t think much of it. Besides being […]
Mango Nectarine Sorbet
On a scorching hot day, I was craving something sweet and something very cold. Ice cream was the obvious choice, but with no heavy cream in the refrigerator, I started looking for other options. There was a fresh mango on my counter–not quite enough for sorbet. But there was a drawer full of nectarines as […]
The One with the Thing I WON’T Miss
I will definitely miss this house when we move. It’s been a wonderful first home for us. Yes, we lived in a Detroit apartment for 5 months, but we didn’t have time to make a home of it. This place, though, is where we’ve become a family–even just the two of us. :) We’ve learned […]