He’s a keeper…

Me: Is there a song that you hear and instantly think of me? Jordan: Hmm. “Baby Got Back”? -Driving home from Grandma’s house

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Yogurt Pancakes

Yes I know this is my third recipe in a row but I have done a ton of cooking in the last few weeks. I made these pancakes on Father’s Day for my sweet father in law who was in town for the weekend. He LOVED them and kept saying over and over how good [...]

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Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins

I was very excited to see rhubarb in my co-op share since I have actually never cooked it myself! I was not sure what to make with it and I decided to just hop in the kitchen and play around. Here is what I came up with. Its a cross between a cupcake and a [...]

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Summer Garden Pasta

This is what I made for dinner using some of the gorgeous produce I got at the co-op. This sauce is light and fresh and great for summer! It was delicious over pasta but I think it would also taste great over cooked shrimp or chicken.                  Ingredients [...]

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Co-op Update!

Today I went back to Central City Co-op to pick up the share I ordered from last week. I could not focus at work all day since I was SO excited to see what was waiting for me. I was not disappointed. The best part is everything shown was grown locally AND is organic!   [...]

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Monday blues…

“I wish I were the sort of person who liked everybody and everything. I feel so negative sometimes. I have friends who can listen to any song, watch any movie, or read any book, and they think everything is just great. I truly envy people who can do that.” -Donald Miller,  Blue Like Jazz Most of [...]

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Summer

“Every evening sky, an invitation  To trace the patterned stars  And early in July, a celebration  For freedom that is ours  And I notice You  In children’s games  In those who watch them from the shade  Every drop of sun is full of fun and wonder  You are summer” -Nichole Nordeman

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Smooth talking…

Me: I like this lamp. Jordan: I like your butt. -At Ikea. Looking at floor lamps.

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Conversations with my mom, Part III

Scene: A few months ago. The following conversation was so funny to me, I typed it out and had emailed it to a friend.   Me: Hello?  Mom: What are you doing?  Me: Working as usual. What’s up?  Mom: Here, talk to your father he is about to go into surgery.  Me: Surgery?! For what?! What [...]

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Going green

Yesterday I decided to check out Central City Co-op. I have been dying to join a co-op since we are trying to work our way to cooking with only organics. They are open on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm and are really easy to get to from my office. In addition to co-op [...]

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