July 18, 2013

In the Kitchen {easy tomato snacks}

One of my favorite kitchen gadgets is my food dehydrator. I do most of my dehydrating in the spring and summer as the fruits are my favorite. Dried peaches...yum! I have been trying to do more veggies as well. My most recent veggie success are these delicious tomatoes. They are so super easy too! Start by slicing your ripe tomatoes 1/4" thick. Toss with olive oil, salt and garlic powder.  Cherry tomotoes are also super yummy this way. Dehydrate for...READ MORE

July 10, 2013

In the Kitchen {easy summer salad}

I whipped up this gorgeous, delicious, healthy salad last night for us. Everyone loved it so much, I thought I had to share. It took all of maybe 5 minutes to prepare and I used local fresh organic...READ MORE

June 27, 2013

Sips I'd like to try

I have to admit I am already thinking about what fun cocktails we should make for our house guests this weekend. Here are a few of my favorites. What will you guys be sipping on? Boozy Birthday Cake shots!! Bloody Gary with Garlic Vodka Kahlua Kori Coffee Lavender Martini Cheers my friends!...READ MORE

June 24, 2013

Mom Monday {Breakfast Cupcakes}

I had such a fun time cooking with Piper this weekend I just had to share. I was inspired by this recipe for Apricot Pecan Breakfast bars, to create something that we could have on hand for an easy breakfast. Piper loves anything in cupcake form and recently began helping me cook. It's such a fun thing for us to do together. These are great to cook with the kids. I measure things out, then she dumps them in the bowls and stirs everything around. Then,...READ MORE

June 18, 2013

Summer Style Dreams

Day dreaming of wearing fabulous clothes, sipping stylish cocktails in Capri...what? a girl can dream right?! Happy day dreaming my friends. White Peach Maple Soda from Quitokeeto Pants from Bib and Tuck Edition 01 Espadrilles Capri Cold Cucumber Soba Noodles from Love &...READ MORE