I feel like such a manly-man. I made steak and potatoes tonight…for myself! Ok, so I actually planned on making this love-platter for both Ben AND myself for dinner tonight, but learned at the last minute he had to work late. Usually, when I know ahead of time, I pick…
It’s Trader Joe’s Tuesday tonight! Gee, Trader Joe’s Night keeps coming a day earlier and earlier each week, doesn’t it?! On tonight’s menu: Whole-Wheat Gnocchi with Sausage & Spinach! As you know, I HEART gnocchi. Homemade, store-bought, fresh from a Roman trattoria… You got it, I’ll eat it. A…
Brrr – what a difference 4 days makes! Goodbye sunshine and 60s, hello snowflakes and 20s. I nearly shed a tear when I felt an icy-cold flake land on my cheek as I made my way into the second of three grocery stores I visited this morning. "Muwahaha!" It seemed…
Let there be light life! Check out what I found in my garden today – a weed! Ok, so who gets excited about weeds, I know, but this is encouraging. It can only mean that the flowers are next, which means SPRING IS NEARLY HERE! Are you a big gardener?…
Good morning! Can I first start out by saying that I may have found my new favorite food ever? Granite City’s Pretzel Sticks and Beer-Cheese Dipping Sauce!!!!! I discovered them while at happy hour on Friday night with Ben, my Mom and Dad. The beer and convo was flowing…and so…
My name’s Kristin and I’m an Iowa Girl! I eat as well as I can with a massive sweet tooth, run as often as I can despite the crazy Iowa weather, and am more often than not thinking about the places I want to travel to!
Manly Meal for the Mrs.
February 23, 2011