Stella has turned into a real snuggle pup. When we first had her, she did not want to snuggle at all. If we would stretch out on the floor next to her, she would get up and relocate a few feet over. Over the past few months, she has really learned to love a good cuddle session. She cozies up to me when I wake up in the morning, and even tried to sleep under our covers the other night. … Continue reading
My mom recently gave us (well, she insists she gave it to David) a Keurig coffee maker, and I’m in love. I’m not a big coffee drinker, but I am quickly becoming one because it is so fun to use the machine. There are a ton of different coffees to choose from- I can even make tea. See Emeril’s blue coffee pods? Do you notice that Emeril is missing his right hand? It weirds me out… no matter how hard … Continue reading
Roasting makes everything taste better. The roasted beets and shrimp in this salad pack a flavorful punch, which is only highlighted by some orange segments and a light, citrus dressing. Make this salad if you’re in the mood for a pretty lunch. Or if you have some beets to use up. Surprisingly, even Stella’s nose went wild for it! Start off by preheating your oven to 425ºF. Then, peel and chop your beets into uniformly sized pieces. I had a … Continue reading