Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder...

I know. 
It's been a long time.

Like, a really, really, really long time.

I'm sorry. 
But, I'll make it up to you.  I promise.

(if that were a speech from a boyfriend, I don't think I'd buy it.  But, I'm hoping you do.)

Nutella Ice Box Pie

Went to the Texas State Fair yesterday. 

Fried Kraut Balls.
Chicken Fried Bacon.
Fried Buffalo Chicken in a Flapjack.

Yup.  A little over-indulgent.

So when I made my Nutella Ice Box Pie tonight, don't worry.  It wasn't for me. 

I had my fair share yesterday.

The Pillow

It's Columbus Day.  That means, a day off work! 

So, I had no excuse not to bust out the sewing machine.

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.