Category Archives: Recipes

Whole lotta fun

Say Ambular update: Good times were had this weekend as the DMI got just a little bit Hays-ier. Amber and I had a blast running around town hitting up all my fave local haunts. In honor of the new Whole Foods … Continue reading

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Jazz on the hill

Pinkish hue update: So happy that there is a “cool down” happening right now. Well, if you consider upper 80s, low 90s cool. It was a little toasty this weekend, even the pool water was a balmy 93 degrees, but … Continue reading

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Pinkish hue

Bueller? update: Who doesn’t love watching a classic movie outdoors on a lawn? Morgan and I had a blast tonight at the Des Moines Art Center‘s showing of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Now, if only I could play hookey from work … Continue reading

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Champagne wishes

“It is what it is” update: A big thank you to everyone for all your kind words and condolences. My grandma was an incredible lady. She taught me about patience, prayer and the power of unconditional love. She may have … Continue reading

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Treat your tootsies

Cheesy buffalo goodness update: Marcus went out-of-town on Wednesday, so I had to wait until last night to make the Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Mac & Cheese. And wouldn’t you know it, the darn dish was finger-lickin’ good! I really had no … Continue reading

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Cheesy buffalo goodness

Spring fever update: I just love my new oh-so-spring-y mason jar bouquets thanks to my trip to Hy-Vee. Gotta love a little flower power to keep things fresh in your bedroom/kitchen/living room – wherever you need it! On the to-do list … Continue reading

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Bag lady

Snooze button update: Does it ever take you a few days after a trip to get back up to speed? I’m finally starting to feel normal after my whirlwind trip to Chicago this weekend. While I was gone I missed seeing … Continue reading

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March Madness

Quinoa comin’ up update: Springing forward this weekend was definitely a double-edged sword for me. I was really getting used to having the sun up in the morning the past couple of weeks because it definitely helped me shed the covers … Continue reading

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Quinoa comin’ up

Mini DVF update: Lookie at what I found flipping through my April issue of Lucky magazine. Loving the bold and bright prints for the wee ones. I probably shouldn’t buy a DVF outfit for my unborn and un-conceived child, right? … Continue reading

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Smile big

Cheers and beer soup, Amen update: The soup was a bust – well, it was if you ask me. The cheese just didn’t melt the way I thought it would and the addition of the sausage with casing just didn’t … Continue reading

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