I’m getting worse at this blogging thing, I fear. I spend less and less time on this, as I have more time for family, friends in the Des Moines area, and house projects like its my job. Let’s take a quick peek at what has been going on around here this week. Cooking andContinue reading “Zucchini & Meatballs w/ Spaghetti + DIY Gift Bows”
Category Archives: pasta
Zucchini Curry Soup + New Floor Reveal
This post brings you more ideas on how to use the zucchini from the gardens at this time of year, plus another peek at how our house is coming along. I have been on a long hiatus here lately, due to an overwhelming number of home projects. A few more of the monstrous zucchinisContinue reading “Zucchini Curry Soup + New Floor Reveal”
Summer Solstice + Roasted Tofu and Peanut Noodle Salad
Oh yum oh yum. This easy and cheap meal comes from one of my favorite magazines out there – Eating Well. My mom requested that I make it for our summer solstice friend and family gathering on the 21st of June this year. I served it cold, which was nice, since I made it aheadContinue reading “Summer Solstice + Roasted Tofu and Peanut Noodle Salad”
Curried Macaroni & Cheese
This idea was born out of a conversation with Eric and a coworker during a conversation around the microwave at work at lunch (yes, I work with my husband, yes, I actually love it). Eric was heating up macaroni & cheese when the colleague walked into the mail room. The conversation went something along theseContinue reading “Curried Macaroni & Cheese”
Leftover Waffle Sandwich
Holy genius husband! I love it when Eric gets out this appliance for dinner. I love it even more when it involves using leftovers. I have quite a few glass and clear containers so that I cannot forget about the contents. I am known to allow leftovers to ferment far longer than is healthy.Continue reading “Leftover Waffle Sandwich”
Roasted Pumpkin & Goat Cheese Pasta
Holy Goat. I never want to eat store bought mac-n-cheese from the box again. This recipe is so good and so simple. It comes from Martha Stewart – try it, I dare ya! Cut a pie pumpkin in half, remove the seeds, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Cut 1/2 a red onion into 1-2-inchContinue reading “Roasted Pumpkin & Goat Cheese Pasta”
Bluebird Hill Art 