I got a new kitchen toy yesterday–a cheapo version of the mandoline food slicer. I bought it at the grocery store (it was really cheap), because Wednesday’s dinner menu is zucchini lasagna. I know myself well enough to know that I won’t be slicing perfectly thin layers of zucchini that will substitute smoothly for noodles….
Future DIY Queen?
Scott and I are about to close on our new home (less than two weeks!), and we’re getting ready for all of our projects. Well, we’re getting ready for bits and pieces of our projects. Our plan is to start by knocking out a wall between our kitchen and living/dining areas. Apparently it isn’t a…
Dinner del Diablo
We’ve tried lots of new recipes during the current corporate housing adventure. It’s one way to make things a little bit more exciting. For the most part, the recipes have been a success, with a few definite winners that will go into our future recipe rotation (stuffed chicken and tacos with radish salsa were my…
Chocolate Almond Macaroon Silver Linings
One advantage of having way too much free time is having enough free time to make things like chocolate almond macaroons. They’re for a care package for friends, but Scott and I had to taste test a few, right? Naturally. Interested in a good, quick recipe? Here you go! I have to say, in a…
Doing the Limbo
Okay, so I’m not dancing around non-stop. I am, however, hanging out in corporate housing until the closing date on our new house (2.5 weeks!). This is the sweet life, right? I don’t have a job, and my list of responsibilities is miniscule. Laundry and dinner are just about it. I would say that on…
On the Move
I tried to write a post about moving yesterday, but nothing seemed right. It’s safe to say that Scott and I have been on an emotional roller coaster for the past few days/weeks/months. We moved across the state of Virginia on Sunday, with most of our stuff to follow behind when we find a new…
This I Know
My husband loves me. He brought me a chocolate and sprinkle-covered donut from work. Thanks, husband! The sprinkles might not taste like much, but they’re happy and bright. They’re a little piece of spring, and they make me smile.
Small, but valuable. 