Candy: Gummiecube

http://www.bakerella.com/goodie-goodie/

Candy! I want candy!

These words occasionally (Ok…often!), run though my mind. When I came across this picture (via bakerella) I’m pretty sure my mouth started watering. If there’s one thing that keeps me a kid at heart, it’s candy. You can’t look at that picture and NOT want candy, right?

That photo and post lead to what I thought was going to be a splendid new journey of me making candy…here’s what happened.

Beef Stroganoff w Browned Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Pinterest. I’m addicted! I’m sure most everyone knows what I mean. If you don’t know Pinterest, you must check it out. I have yet to share much of my own posting, but that’s because I’m lost in ALL that there is to see on the site.

I bring up Pinterest because it’s the inspiration or at least the link to this post and recipe. I’m always looking in the food section on Pinterest and I’ve found numerous things I’d like to make. With cool weather looming for a few days recently when I saw Beef Stroganoff I thought it would be perfect. The cool weather always gets me in the mood for nice warm comfort food. That night Beef Stroganoff and Pumpkin Whoopie Pies hit that spot perfectly.

This isn't the best photo, sorry. I was a little excited to devour. 

Where oh where has my Summer gone?

Hello there Folks!

Sorry I've been absent from posting. It's been 2 months, I can't believe it. The reason I've been gone is because my Summer semester in school was consuming all of my free time. Between school and work I didn't have much time at all. I feel like my Summer has just flown by, kind of sad about that. I didn't even really have time to cook proper meals…I won't share what I did eat. I am ashamed of the diet I've had for the past few months. When my classes ended almost 2 weeks ago I went right into inventory at work. I decided after a demanding few months (which were worth it, I finished classes with A's and we had a good inventory) that I would take at least a few days to just relax. Usually, relaxing isn't something I do. I feel like I must be busy, even if I'm siting down I must be doing something (I've discovered that's inherited from my Gma D). I did however make myself take the time to relax. I caught up on some movies, cooked, and have just been enjoying a lazy life. While I was relaxing and deciding what to do with school for the Fall, I did some brainstorming. I have a few things in store for the blog and I can't wait to get started on making my ideas come to life. :-)

Brainstorming over Hot Cocoa yesterday. ;-)

If there's one thing I've learned over the past few months I'd have to say it's that I now know what kind of work load and I can handle. I feel like I've accomplished a lot and I'm ready to tackle the next set of adventures I'm working on. I feel like I'm ready to unleash a little more and really start reaching for a few more goals. I want to be a force of inspiration and I feel like I'm at a place to do it. Let's see where these goals and adventures take me! 

I'll be testing out some new recipes soon. For now I'm just happy to be back in the kitchen cooking and baking. Tomorrow night I'll be making Beef Stroganoff and I can't tell you how excited I am to make this dish. It'll be my first time! I'm going to alter a few things in the recipe, of course, and if it's delicious I'll share the recipe. :-)

Check back soon for some updates and new recipes! Hope all it going well your way.