October 31, 2010

Labor of Love

Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Whiskey Cream Sauce.


Human beings are fairly predictable. We generally do things for others, for one of two reasons--to GIVE or to GET. It doesn't really matter what the action is; giving or getting is always the underlying motivation.

October 27, 2010

Perfect Party Bites

Jalapeno Corn Cakes with Avocado Salsa.


This is my last post before Halloween night. I wanted to squeeze in one more party food before the weekend!

October 24, 2010

News, Apple Bread, & Giveaway!


Hey Friends, I'm a ball of SHEER EXCITEMENT about the three topics I want to discuss in this post. Bubbling with feverish bliss, Gleefully Ecstatic, overcome with ELATION...happy.

October 20, 2010

Pumpkin Paradise

Creamy Choco-Pumpkin Bars


Halloween is just around the corner. That means decorations are going up! We always wait until the morning of October 31st to put up the outside decorations. That way, they will be a surprise for the neighbors. But the inside of my house is getting a spookier and spookier!

October 17, 2010

Time and Tamales


Time, my ultimate love-language.

Some women want gifts or sweet talk. Those things are nice, but all I really crave is ample time with the people I love.