Cobb Salads are like my favorite thing in the world. If we go out to eat, and I see a Cobb Salad on the menu, I WILL order it. That sounded aggressive, but that is how I feel about these things. Chicken, bacon, egg, blue cheese, avocado…how can you go wrong with any of these things. You… Continue reading BBQ Salmon Cobb Salad
The other weekend Mark and I went to a party/get together/dinner at a house here in Florida. The TPC Sawgrass PGA Golf Tour was going on, and this house we went to was on one of the courses used. Easily a million dollar home. It reminded me of houses in Pebble Beach, California. Which is where another… Continue reading Vegetable Casserole with Tofu Topping – Sounds Gross, But it’ll Change Your Life
This title is deceiving because these two things did not happen at the same time. My very good friend from Holland did come yesterday and spend the night with us. But then she left. And then I made the Pretzel Bites. Sorry Floor. I hadn’t seen Floor (that’s her name, I’m not talking about a… Continue reading Vegan Pretzel Bites and a Visit from a Dutch Friend
Do you ever have one of those days where everything just goes perfectly? Today was that day. And it’s mother’s day. Fitting, Very fitting. Mark made the whole day about me. It was great. Can everyday be about me? I mean seriously how cool would that be? He started by making me breakfast in bed.… Continue reading Mother’s Day
The day started out normal. Our little happy family woke up, ate breakfast, and then we decided to do chores. I took care of the inside (dishes, laundry, etc), and Mark went to the backyard to mow the lawn. He was out there for about 2 hours and when I finally went to check on… Continue reading Mark Smoked out the Whole Neighborhood. Almost.
I’m not even gonna pretend that my husband will eat like a normal person at meal times anymore. Every time he eats more than I think he will, and every time it shocks me. It needs to stop shocking me. I made 2 pizzas, and Mark and Cooper practically finished off a whole one by themselves. Good… Continue reading Tomato Ricotta Pizza and Eggplant Steaks with Tapenade
This tastes exactly like Chinese Take Out. I’M NEVER ORDERING TAKE OUT AGAIN. Psh. Kidding. Of course I’m ordering Take Out. And Delivery. And pre-made Trader Joe’s meals. And anything else that sounds remotely lazy. But in all seriousness, this Beef and Broccoli was like the easiest thing to make and I couldn’t even tell a… Continue reading Beef and Broccoli and Grilled Cabbage Steaks
These cookies are so good they should be banned from all society. I stumbled upon this recipe on pinterest and it looked uber intriguing. I’m always trying to look for new cookie recipes that aren’t your standard chocolate chip cookies. Because, yes, while they are classic, they are down right boring…in my mind. I’m probably gonna get… Continue reading Cookies and Cream Cookies
Beets are so good but scare me to death. To make. I don’t understand how they make it from the outdoors onto my plate. I figured it out tonight, though. You wrap the little suckers in foil and bake them until the get so baked, their skin starts to fall off. You gotta bake them… Continue reading Grilled Asparagus Bruschetta and Roasted Beets with Mushroom Bordelaise
About 14 months ago I used to LOVE cooking. More like it was an obsession. A strong obsession. Here is why: My husband would only work half days so he would be home by 2ish everyday. My son was only 3 months old. Basically a cute little blob who didn’t move. Mark would come home… Continue reading Quinoa-Crusted Fish Nuggets and Roasted Root Veggies
Cooped in the Kitchen 