Scrumtrulescent

When it comes to cooking, I am my own worst critic. Ask anyone who knows me. It isn't very often when a dish I prepare turns out as delicious as I imagine in my head. Tonight was an exception and everything turned out surprisingly great. Although... the asparagus was undercooked. What did I tell you...I can't even post this without critizing. I even tried to stay on the healthy side and got the recipes from cookinglight.com. The main dish was Baked Ziti with a Basic Marinara. The marinara sauce was ridiculous. I could (and did) eat this on its own by the spoon full. I also tried a twist with the asparagus. Usually, I either cook it on the grill (if it's warm outside) or I saute them up and add a bit of seasoning. But I found this recipe which calls for limes (one of my favorites) and decided to try it out. My mom even liked it and she is not fond of Asparagus. The grand finale was a carrot cake. Again, I got the recipe through cookinglight.com and was surprised to find it uses baby food in place of more oil. Interesting, but I thought it might be good. It doesn't hurt to try, right? I don't mean to brag, but this was the best carrot cake I've ever tasted...just ask my mom! I will definitely be making all three recipes again. Yum!

She and Him

It should come as no surprise that I've got another favorite album to add to my never ending list. You've probably heard of it, but it's called 'She and Him: Volume One' and I'm a fan. A while ago, I heard 'she and him' (M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel) were working on an album together, but I didn't know when it was coming out. Well, it's out and I really kind of love it. Hope you do too.

Baby Pasta's Shower

Trina is expecting little Isabella in a couple months, so the we all got together for a baby shower. Since our friend Wendy had a baby, we've kept a tradition of giving childrens books and making a quilt. We ended up having enough fabric for two quilts, which were pink and brown of course... totally Trina! We can't wait to meet baby Pasta. Congrats, Trina!

Next Blog

Have any of you tried the 'Next Blog' button at the top of Blogger blogs? It's a fun way to meet your blogging neighbors the world over. For instance, I have a new found appreciation for aquariums thanks to my BFF over at http://completeaquarium.blogspot.com/. Try it... you won't be disappointed.

Music is my boyfriend

If I never have a real one, music is a pretty good substitute.