Matt Bites posted this awesome article entitled, Matt's Anything Inside A Tortilla Test. I'm SO gonna try this tonight. Happy Eating!

Fall Festival

Last night we had our church Fall Festival. It is always so much fun. Princess Kate made her debut with her subjects, Mom and Dad. Here are a few pics:

Princess Kate








Her Chariot




Mrs. Lisa "hottie" Corley (and baby)

Lovers

That's how I would define my relationship with fresh tomatoes, good goat cheese and bread. We've been lovers for several years now. I will take their addicting combination most ways but here is one of my all time favs. I think I could live on this recipe.

P.S. This blog entry is dedicated to my new foodies: The Jones.

Tomato and Goat Cheese Tartines.

Dinner and Theatre.

Yes, I'm blogging again about another epicurean delight. This past Friday night, Brent and I decided to check out the dinner menu at Cafe R&D. Cafe is a sister restaurant to Houston's, one of our favs. **SIDE NOTE: if you have never had a veggie burger from Houston's, it's a must.** Cafe R&D is part of a group of restaurants based out of California. Several years ago, while vacationing in Napa Valley, Brent and I ate at another one of their sister restaurants, Rutherford Grill. It was a little taste of home right in the Valley. Back to Cafe...the interior walls and ceiling are lined with oak wood paneling and an eclectic array of art covers one whole wall. Another wall is all windows. I loved how they had the front doors propped open to let the warm Fall air flow through the restaurant. Jazz music got louder and louder as the night progressed. As I sat there, I pretended in my mind that I was in California. It was a special treat to me. After dinner, we drove to the Fearings for dessert. They have a really cool patio area with a fireplace and all. The night ended with a concert at the Majestic Theatre. I had never been there before and can I say, wow. It was stunningly beautiful. Grand staircases, terraces...it was magical. Here are a few pics from the night.





To enhance the California vibe, I ate a California role. ;)


For dinner, I had a Reubenesque Sandwich (Corned Beef & Baby Swiss on Toasted Corn Rye). Delicious!


Brent had a classic Cheeseburger with Swiss.


Majestic Theatre.

Couple at the concert who were muggin down! It was sick but an awesome photo opp. :) Gotta love the internet!

Donna Hay

Donna Hay just launched her new website which includes recipes and entertaining ideas. Can't wait to try some new dishes!! Hope you take a look at the site.

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Delectable treats: Donuts & Kate

The coolest kid ever.


Donut Stop donuts...worth the treadmill and sugar rush headache.

Last Night's Dinner

Inspired by Michael Chiarello. I served it over rice simply because I was out of pasta and wasn't about to go to the store. I don't care for Swordfish so I opted for Cod. Swordfish is too meaty. This looks fancy and hard, but it was surprisingly simple and the flavors were out of this world. Hope you try it!

Baby Foods

One of my secret hobbies is trying to find nutritional foods to feed my family. Over the past several years I've really tried, when possible, to buy organic and fresh food. I'm not one of those food snobs who just does it to be "hip". It's a personal thing for me. Since having Kate, I feel a responsibility for what I allow my family to put in their bodies. I'm not a legalist, I just try to do my best. When it comes to fixing food for Kate, I want convenience just like the next mom. So I want to share a couple of tasty "fast foods" I've found that have worked great for us. They are perfect for babies and toddlers. They are mostly only at Whole Foods and they are a little more costly, but it is worth the investment to me. Enjoy!!

P.S. If you have any food ideas, please share! I love talkin' food. ;)


Peas of Mind


Plum Organics


Happy Baby Food