Mama's Pimento Cheese

I'll be honest. 

I don't really call anyone "Mama".  Not even my own mom.  She's just "Mom". 

But, this is my Mom's Pimento Cheese recipe.  "Mama" just sounded better. 

I get asked for this recipe all the time.  When people realize how amazingly simple it is, they can't believe it.

You'll never buy the pre-made stuff in the tub again.

Corn Peppadew Salsa

Peppadew. 

A little sweet.

A little spicy.

A little DELICIOUS!

The restaurant Tin Star has this utterly fantastic corn and peppadew salsa on their salsa bar.  When we're there, I can eat just that and chips as my meal. 

Don't judge me.

In fact, I want a Tin Star #9 taco right now.

Sorry.  Got sidetracked.

Magic Mop

I found a magic mop.  Like I rubbed a genie lamp and wished for a super-mop, and POOF!  There it was!

Well, it was something like that.

But, I HATE mopping.  I would rather dust, clean toilets, and fold clothes instead of mop. 

Until now.

Easy Baby Blanket

One of my dearest friends is expecting her second child in a few months.  So, when a group of us got together this weekend, I figured I could make a baby blanket for her new boy that's on the way. 

Without a pattern or directions, I just sorta made this up.  Not a total disaster.  Not a total success. 
But, hey, a girl's gotta start somewhere!

When I make another one, it'll hopefully be a little prettier....I'm still working on sewing a straight line!

Oh no! Risotto!

Risotto.  Ever eaten it?   Ever made it? 

When Cooper and I were in Scotland a few years ago, we ate a delicious mushroom risotto at a place called Greyfrier's Bobby bar.  While I'm not normally the biggest mushroom fan, I was totally sold on the whole risotto thing. 

I'd heard it was hard to make...not true at all!  You just have to babysit it a bit. 

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Can you tell that school has started? I can-it's been over a week since I've been able to post anything since I've been so super busy at school. 
No complaints, though! Lovin' my job so far! 

So, for my comeback post, how about some cupcakes?

Yum. Cupcakes.  CARROT cupcakes in fact.

Love is in the Air...

Love. 

It's a crazy/amazing/emotional/joyful/sometimes stressful/selfless/fantastic thing.

And, as of today, I've been able to have happy, married love for 3 years now! 

Happy Anniversary, honey! 

I figured I'd take a peek back on some of our fabulous wedding photos. 

They are amazing.  We love Cristina at Wisner Photo as a friend and photographer.  I look back at these and just get so happy.

It's Good to Know a Fisherman

Good friends to have:
1.  A lawyer
2.  A doctor or nurse
3.  A teacher (we have lots of those)
4.  A police or fireman
5.  Someone who owns a sno-cone stand
6.  A handy-man
7.  A fisherman



Crazy Woman

I've been cleaning like a crazy woman. 
I thought maybe it was because school is starting back soon, or it's keeping me busy while I wait for all the plumbers to finish working in our yard, or because I'm counting it as my workout for the day. 

Then it hit me.

No, I'm not cleaning for all those reasons....I have Billy the Exterminator and Hoarders to blame.  I've watched a ton of those episodes in the past two weeks....and it must be making me paranoid.  I suppose if that's what motivates me, it could be worse.

Oh, now back to the jewerly pouch.

Eyeglasses Case: Part Deux

If I am trying to remember something, I either have to write myself a Post-It Note or have to set it right in front of me, or I'll totally forget it.  Every evening, I have to put my school computer in the way of the back door, or I'll totally leave it at home! 

So, I made my mom the glasses case.  Met her for lunch yesterday.  Had it in my purse. 

Yup, totally forgot to give it to her.  Oops. 

Maybe that's a good thing.  I'm on my second try, and still need to work out some kinks. 
I'll try it again this weekend.