I love wine. And so, it makes me really sad to have to waste wine. But what else can you do with two open bottles that have been sitting on the counter just a little too long? Never fear… I’ve found a solution. Make Sangria! Wine doesn’t really go BAD once it’s open… the air…
Archives for July 2011
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
These Lemon Poppy Seed Scones are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. They pair wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee! This recipe was inspired by a new food to hit my kitchen, that I’ve never really used or cooked with before: poppy seeds! More interesting than the recipe, though, is how these…
Waldorf Quinoa Salad
When we were in Missouri over the 4th of July weekend, Kelly made us lots and lots of good food. Since she reads the blog and knows about my recent quinoa obsession, she was awesome enough to make one particular dish she knew I’d like: Waldorf Quinoa Salad. Of course I loved it! Besides my…
Guacamummus Avocado Hummus
This Avocado Hummus– or “Guacamummus”– is the perfect smooth combination of creamy avocado and chick peas. It’s lightly spiced with guacamole flavors and the perfect healthy snack paired with veggies or tortilla chips! Admittedly, this dip is not very photogenic, but I promise you it is oh so delicious. I mean, we love hummus, we…
5-Spice Turkey Meatballs…
… with Bean Sprouts and Goji Berries! It’s starting to really get to me that every time I want to make dinner, I need to visit at least 2 different grocery stores to find the ingredients I need, and even at that, there’s still usually at least one thing I can’t find. Multiple trips to…
Grilled Steaks with Blackberry Merlot Sauce
Nick and I had the pleasure of spending the holiday weekend at his dad’s house on Table Rock Lake in Missouri. We were in good company with not only his dad & his wife Kelly, but also Nick’s college buddy (and future best man) Andrew and his wife Melinda, who now live in St. Louis….
Revolutionary Berries
Happy 4th of July Weekend!! These berries are all dressed up for the occasion! The people who lived in our house before us apparently don’t care about any of their mail, because they never changed their address. Besides bank statements and medical bills (which I finally returned to the mailman after weeks of throwing them…
