I could so use a break by the beach for a few days.Sure last week was Spring Break for the kiddos but seriously I so want to pack my backs and hit the beach. Whose with me? beautiful photo by of Nutdanai Apikhomboonwaroo...

These little gems of Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate taste as good as they look!I am not a fan of dark chocolate but I took a chance and purchased these chocolate chip to put in a batch of chocolate chip cookies. er... they never made it there.I sort of ate them all. *blush* 80 calories in 16 pieces one can't go wrongCan they?Perfect for me to eat when I want something sweet and not...

Mmm... roast beefYou can never, ever go wrong making a roast for dinner.I found a roast beef recipe two weeks ago and just had to try it.Normally I just place it in my Nesco roaster with a bit of garlic, pepper and perhaps yellow mustard over top. This recipe however used tomatoes and onion soup and it had to be made.The end result was one wonderful, flavorful mouthwatering beef roast. Do you see it up there?!Topped...

Nothing like the first strawberry of the season.This little gem did not last long and was oh.so.sweet.I am one happy camper with fresh strawberries in the morning...

I LOVE my new garden helper.I was using a tarp to collect all my weeds, leaves, dead plants and twigs then lug the beast out to the road to dump. I enjoy working in the yard but my trusty old tarp was beginning to become a bit of a paint. *phew*I picked up my best helper at Aldi's on sale two weeks ago and have been thrilled with it ever since. The boys actually put it together for me without me even...

 This past week DH was away which meant it was the perfect time to test out some new recipes on the kiddos. I was sort of surprised that this one was a huge hit with Nate for he is not a fan of tomatoes but he went to town on this dish.The meal was filling, flavorful and made a HUGE amount. I can tell you that I went ahead and froze a good portion for a later date. Most of the ingredients you probably...

Wishing you a Happy Easter and a wonderful Spring. Hope the Easter Bunny treated you well. =)...

 Really? The Stig. Here in SC.Wonder if he Top Gear guys know he took a trip across the pond? ...

I have supplies which means that I am feeling creative.  I ordered some white glycerin soap base and 4 fragrance oils from Nature's Garden. I have never purchased anything from this suppliers and I have to say the shipping was lightening fast. My fragrance oils smell oh.so.good.I purchased: Cucumber MelonFresh PeachSun and Sand type (I adore this fragrance)Caribbean Fragrance (lovely mix of coconut...

Not sure if you have noticed that I have had the same book posted over there as reading for the past few months. Yes, I said months. I was hot on reading the series of books by Kate Collins but it seems that I have burnt myself out on them. *sigh* I have not picked up a book since about the end of October. I had a gift cert to Barnes & Noble  so I went ahead and purchased two books. I love Sophie...

A fast, tasty, and filling meal that will become a fast favorite.This meal has become a go to meal for us lately when we are not sure what to have - this is what we have. Kielbasa is something that I grew up with (homemade-nothing like it) and the boys have fallen in favor of this delicious form of pork.                      ...

   Not the best picture but trust me these are tasty little breakfast muffins. They are light, airy and have a wonderful taste. I only made half a batch to try out  the recipe and I have to admit that I was quite sad when they were all gone. This recipe made a great quick breakfast that went so well with a cup of tea - I'm sure coffee would be good too. :) I subbed in walnuts because I was too...

The Face of a True Fan Nate is modeling a lovely tattoo (washable) of our local hockey team The Greenville Road Warriors.*Go Warriors!* Our wonderful treasurer had some team tattoos that she passed out to those willing to wear them. I was surprised that Nate put one on because that is so not his thing but he made me super proud. *grin*We (the boosters) all 33 of us were loud and proud cheering the team...

So, here we are into April already. Uh, how can that be?! I have been incredibly busy with the boys and their school work, trying (but not doing so well) to keep the house & laundry somewhat done, going to home & away hockey games and yes, fumbling to get the yard ship shape since it is warming up here. My poor blog has been left in the dust. *sniffle* I had it all spiffed up and wham! everything...