September 2012

recipes gone wild

September 30, 2012

Sometimes people ask me if a particular recipe is actually as good as I say it is. In other words, is the stuff I hawk really worth making? I’m a little surprised by the inquiry because of course I would only post recipes I can completely stand behind. But then it hit me. I may be inadvertently [...]

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what we ate

September 28, 2012

I’m a member of the meal planning revolution. Okay, “revolution” is dramatic. We just love meal planning! Here’s why. Monday Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Roasted Shrimp & Orzo Tuesday Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Apple Cinnamon Slow Cooker Porkloin Wednesday Breakfast: Pesto Scones Lunch: Dinner: Salad Night Thursday Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Pizza Night with Two Ingredient Lemon Bars Friday Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Hot & Crunchy [...]

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Andy Warhol Soup Can Pencil Cups

September 27, 2012

Alert the media! Oh, they already know. Either way, this is absolutely awesome.

So, I’m walking through Target and this Pop Art Mecca appears before my eyes.

Watch how fast I grabbed one of each.

Yes, they’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of Andy’s iconic masterpiece by making bold and beautiful soup cans available in your very own Target.

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An Office Collage

September 26, 2012

I’ve lately been trying to make some moves to get my craft room to be a little more inspiring. A She & Him pandora station helps me feel artsy and hip, but I’m still left wanting more.

Please witness the before…

…and the after.

Yay. It makes everything just a little bit more “me.” If you’re curious who the painting is of, it’s BFF Elysia’s dad. Random and weird, I know. But that’s why I dig it. Plus, she painted it herself so that’s even cooler. Do you have any collages or eclectic bulletin boards in your home? Upload pictures to the Facebook page! I’d love to be inspired.

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hot & crunchy chicken wraps with mango slaw

September 25, 2012

These wraps mix the perfect hint of sweet and kick of hot. Not to mention a lightly fried crunch. We made them in bulk for dinner and were set for lunches for a week. Hot & Crunchy Chicken Wraps with Mango Slaw Serves 3-4 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced lengthwise 1 inch thick [...]

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