Top Chef

TOP CHEF

Well, that might be what I would like to be, anyways. I have officially begun my kitchen makeover! I suppose my parents started it for me, by handing over this complete set of new silverware. I think it has 72 pieces! It was something I desperately needed, especially since I can only remember purchasing a "set" at Walmart when I either moved to Austin or right before I had Ethan Cole. I don't know how we survived that long.

So MY first purchase was a KitchenAid spatula in RED! I love this new brick red color they have, and I have been visiting the utensil aisle everytime I am at work. This color has caught my eye for some time; since our friends built a house and had accent pieces in the same color. I longed to find the same shade, and viola! I think I am going to match some paint to it for making my own accent pieces- such as picture frames, and shelves or maybe the front door even.

Other new kitchen tools we have dusted off and finally brought to life, are the "Magic Bullet" and the "FoodSaver". We had yummy strawberry milkshakes last night, by Chef Bobby, plus next week I will try my hand at it by making yogurt smoothies for my play date with Shawna. Today I shrunk all my meals, that I cooked on Tuesday, into tiny little packages for the freezer. I loved

it! This has been a much awaited plan for cooking: spend one day cooking all your meals for the week, then freeze them away till you pick which one you want! The FoodSaver is perfect for this very idea. I can even portion out single servings, so that we can take them for lunch, too. I hope that this will start a new chapter in organization, and I can keep it up. Wish me happy cooking, and let me know if you want a free demo!

~I got a little cheesy with my photo shoot~

toodles!

We are going to the Beach!!!

This weekend we are traveling to beautiful Rockport, a little fishing town north of Port Aransas. We are staying in the HEB Lodges on the island and within walking distance from the coast! I am thinking of all the different pics I can take on the beach. We bought the boys these cute "surfing" tops and can't wait to see them in them. I have been looking forward to this all year. We haven't been down to the coast since Ethan was about Evan's age. Awwww, memories. Lata!

Go Tea!

Well I am officially giving up coffee, except for mornings Bobby and I have together. Yesterday I had a cup with two tea bags, and I got the same burst of craziness like I would from from my coffee. The nice difference I noticed, I woke up withOUT a headache. I have been experiencing headaches for the past week or so, knowing it was mainly from lack of drinking water and staying hydrated, but I felt good this morning, and I slept REALLY well last night. And to kick start it, I found a slew of teas on sale yesterday, so I think it was a sign. I am hoping to find a new love for tea, so if anyone has any favorites, send them my way please! I already like Stash and Two Leaves and a Bud. Republic of Tea has a nice variety as well. Wish me luck!