Shrimp Rangoons

I wasn't going to post this recipe initially because I considered it quite a failure.  It not only took forever and a million and one dishes, but ultimately, it just wasn't worth the work.  I like to give you recipes that are quick and painless, and this was far from it.  Alas, since this blog is really my exploration through cooking, I felt I should still upload this recipe so that you can learn from the mistakes I made.  Note:  do not attempt to make Rangoons more healthy by baking them.  by the third attempt, and second folding experiment, I gave up and fried them. Only then, did the insides not explode out of the won ton wrapper creating an empty hollow cave filled with nothing but air....

Little Things: Dinner Dates & Fluffy Kittens

1) This week I had my rents over for dinner while Blake was out of town for work.  We had a nice dinner date, and although it took them forever to get to my place because of the snow, it ended up being a great dinner.  I absolutely love using fresh herbs in the winter when cooking because, even if only for a moment, it feels/smells like you aren't stuck in the middle of winter in South East Michigan.  

The Little Things: Fat Cat

This week has been crazy busy.  We have a short week coming up this Monday, which always causes me to have to be in over drive.  I'm soaking up each and every moment of quiet and calm, and I've started painting again after finally unpacking everything to help calm my nerves and keep my sanity.  

Roasted Tomato Tart

During the summer, when there is an abundance of cherry tomatoes, I always make Blake and I a roasted tomato and rosemary dish that we pair with goat cheese and french bread.  I made a similar recipe here on the blog, but substituted grapes for the tomatoes and it was fantastic! You can find it here. This recipe would be perfect for a holiday party or as a simple snack.  If you substituted pizza dough for the puff pastry, it'd make a delicious and healthy pizza as well.  I don't know what it is about rosemary but I love it. If Blake would let me, I'd put it in everything! It's the one herb I grow religiously.  It's not nearly as fragile as Basil, and it can handle a few forgotten waterings if you are as forgetful as I am.  It also manages to survive through much of the fall and winter as long as it doesn't get too cold, and when you live in Michigan, this is a must.

It's the Little Things: We've Moved!

It's official, Blake and I are finally home owners! We have already had a few "live and learn" experiences, but all in all it's been a whirlwind of fun and excitement.  Since moving out this way, we have heard nothing but good things.  Apparently we have moved into the "party" neighborhood, which is getting us even more excited about the summer.  The home projects have already been underway and we managed to complete one room already!