Sharing the Goodness (of these recipes!)

I'm finally got around to uploading my pictures onto my laptop. I found pictures of some of my favorite recipes. 'll try to include the recipes I used but truth be told, I made up some of them!


Plum Tart


Orzo with Lemon, Basil, and Feta Cheese


Butternut Squash Risotto


Rigatoni with Pumpkin and Goat Cheese



Zuppa Toscana

What I am Thankful for

Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I have been very blessed this year and am thankful for...

(1) My family
(2) A warm home
(3) Enough food to eat daily
(4) A job and co workers that I adore
(5) Friends from all parts of my life

What are YOU reading these days??

Hello blogging friends--I'm in need of some book recommendations! Please share some great reads for me to curl up with during the cool winter months!!

I'm currently reading Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri--a great collection of short stories!

Save me from hours of mindless TV watching!!

Thanks Diana!

Wahoo! My first Blog award! Thanks Diana at The Chicago Blogger!


According to the rules, I need to list 6 things that make me happy!

1. My husband
2. My family (Mom, Dad and Sis)
3. A stack of books that I haven't read yet
4. Good friends
5. A perfect glass of wine
6. A successful recipe

So here are the rest of the rules!

List 6 things that make you happy (done!)
Pass the award on to 6 bloggers for Kreativ.
Link to the blogger who gave you the award.
Link to the blogs receiving the award.
Notify the recipients.

Here are my nominations (some of them may have already been nominated!)

Sweet. Southern. Spirited
The Sum of Awe
The Vogt Family
The Brantley Family Blog
Pretty Random Thoughts
Single Girl in the South