River stone doormat

This is a project I have worked on here and there for a couple weeks. I was inspired by this much pricier version for sale online and thought I could make it myself. Turns out it was pretty easy but the downside was being exposed to some strong super glue fumes. I used a $2 mat, rocks and all-purpose super glue from the dollar store. The final product weighs about 22 lbs and cost me less than $20. It looks better than I expected and feels great underfoot. Pin It

Thanksgiving table setting

This year I am really looking forward to the holidays more than usual. I especially can't wait to see my whole family and eat some great food. We are having Thanksgiving at my parent's house this year for the first time. We usually travel to Columbus, Georgia to my Aunt's house but we are switching it up. I helped my mom design a festive table setting for the holiday. We used linens and candlesticks she already had and added a table runner made of inexpensive fabric and a centerpiece of pumpkins, squash, sunflowers and leaves from my yard. Pin It

Happy Thanksgiving!

I made these turkey cupcakes for my sweet nieces this weekend! Yum! Pin It

WAR EAGLE ANYWAY!

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Glory days

Dusty had surgery yesterday to remove a lipoma (benign fatty tumor) and is fine but is feeling a little rough today. I thought I would post this picture in his honor while he is recovering. This photo was taken at Conway Acres in Auburn when he was much younger. This was one of his favorite places to play and also where he learned to swim. I would say he is about 2 or 3 years old in this photograph. Feel better bud! Pin It

Chicken Saltimbocca

This weekend I finally had some time to make an Italian dish I've been wanting to try. This is chicken saltimbocca with angel hair pasta. It was in no way a quick dinner but I think it turned out good and was definitely something new to us. Joel was my guinea pig and I don't think he minded. Below is the recipe if anyone is curious and so I will always have it. For chicken:

• Start with (3) chicken breasts or cutlets pounded flat
• Rub chicken on one side with herb mixture (chopped sage, basil, oregano, parsley, chives, minced garlic, butter)
• Layer a few thin slices of prosciutto over mixture then top with just a little shaved parmesan cheese
• Start from the small end and roll flattened piece of chicken then secure with toothpicks
• Season rolls with salt and pepper and then saute them with olive oil over medium high heat for 2 minutes on each side.
• Add a cup of chicken stock to pan then cover and transfer to oven for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees
• When done, remove toothpicks from chicken and slice into 1 inch pieces

For the pasta sauce:

• Saute 1/4 a cup of chopped shallots in a tablespoon of butter
• Add a 1/2 cup of cream and salt and pepper
• Add chopped basil leaf to taste
• Add 2 cups petite diced tomatoes and reduce
• Toss with cooked angel hair pasta and serve immediately topped with parmesan

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Fall

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Halloween costume

This is my best Edie Sedgwick impersonation. She was a 60's icon and Andy Warhol's muse. If you don't know what she looks like - google her! It was fun and one person even knew who I was supposed to be! haha! Pin It