Closure

It's been an emotional week...weekend... Well, New Year.

I'm not ready to go into details, but am very grateful for my husband, family and friends.

Got this amazing plant from my work family today. I never thought this kind of gesture would make me speechless- yet, it has.

Xo.

Best burger in Memphis

So I know I didn't try many burgers, but this is a great burger.

After we went to see the ducks at The Peabody, we went to Huey's.

We were greeted and sat at the bar. The inside was really laid back and had character.

We ordered a burger and split it. It was amazing!

It was reasonably priced.. And they had some really good beers on tap.

Cheese and wine

Anyone else obsessed with cheese and wine?

Nothing compares to a good wine and cheese pairing!

My favorite.. Riesling and Aged Gouda... Yum.


It's been a long day... Time for some relaxation!

Cookbook addict

John and I went shopping on New Years Day. Went to Office Max... Got some new pens, highlighters, and a plastic mat for my chair.

The highlight of the trip was a Bargain Book! There was this bin of books. All marked down.

I found a cook book from a restaurant called Union Street Cafe in New York. I was thrilled! It said $7.99 on the tag.

We were checking out and it rang up for $2. Seriously!

I've already made two delicious salads.. Can't wait to try more recipes!

Addictive reality TV?

I can't lie. I love watching The Bachelor/The Bachelorette! It's like a train wreck... For some reason I can't stop!

Yes I know the success rates are low. Yes I know some of it is "edited" that way. And yes, I know Realitysteve.com is really awesome at the spoilers, (be sure to check him out!)

But, most importantly, it is a great reminder of what a great relationship I DO have. :)

John and I met online. We were both single in Iowa City... The timing was right... More to come on that later. This year, in March will be 10 years together. Cheers to my "bachelor!"

Ripe bananas?

Do your bananas always get extra brown/ripe and you don't know what to do with them? I had this situation this morning and the hubby said- make something with them! :)

So, here is a quick breakfast recipe for delicious banana pancakes! And, they are only 180 calories per pancake!

ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar and 1 tsp
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 ripe bananas, mashed

Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl. Mix all wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Quick hint- put the bananas in a ziplock bag and mash in there and add to the wet mixture.

Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. The mixture will be lumpy.

Heat a pan with some vegetable oil over med-high heat. Use 1/4 C for each pancake. This recipe should make 6-8 pancakes. Enjoy!

Wow

Saw a great movie last night!

Midnight in Paris!

Great actors!
Great plot!

Highly recommend it!


Don't wanna say too much- cuz I don't wanna give it away :)