Tuesday, July 26, 2011

...and i'm back :)


Hey y’all!  I apologize for slacking off these last few weeks!  My life has been a little crazy and I have had very little time to be creative in the kitchen. sad.


Here is a glimpse of a few things I have made, though:


This is frozen tilapia that I sprinkled with Adobo All Purpose Seasoning and baked in the oven.   I topped it with this delicious cucumber and avocado salsa that Michelle and I discovered at Whole Foods.  Definitely one of my favorite dishes.  I adapted it from one of my fave things to order at Good Company Seafood – Catfish with salsa verde. :)



My favorite salad to make – spring mix with feta cheese, craisins, mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, grape tomatoes, cucumber and a balsamic vinaigrette.


I made pesto from scratch!  It tasted just like Italy and it was so simple.  I found the recipe here: http://www.marthastewart.com/337337/basil-pesto


My favorite pasta dish:  assorted pasta with pesto, fresh veggies, fresh mozzarella and sometimes chicken – YUM!

Almost 2 weeks ago was the premiere of the last Harry Potter movie.  So bittersweet.  Michelle and I had a small get-together at our apartment beforehand.  Here is a glimpse:



I made butterbeer cupcakes that I found on this website. DELICIOUS!

Last week I headed to Colorado with my YL team to take some high school kids to Frontier Ranch.  It was incredible.  It was such a joy to be in the midst of God’s creation teaching high school friends about Him!  I have never fought and prayed so hard for the salvation of a group of people and it was exhilarating!  Young Life is truly a unique organization!  When I get a little bit more time I will upload some pictures.  As for now i'm off to the reunion! woo!