So I just watched Argo. Yes, I’m behind, pop-culturally. But the point is, my fiancé and I rented it and finally saw it! I loved it and I was on edge the whole time. It was totally the kind of movie my dad would love. And I just love when I’m watching a movie, and I think, “Wow! My dad would love this.” Kind of like when I saw Jessica post a recipe for Everything White Bean Hummus. … [Read more...]
Cheesecake Strawberries
When I think of cute summer parties, I always think of adorable summer dresses, drinks with a splash too much of spirits, and lots of little fruit appetizers. You know the ones: fruits impaled with skewers, grilled fruit on shortcakes dolloped with cream, and fruit artfully arranged around a bowl of sweet Fruit Dip. I saw a friend make Fruit Dip once. And she didn’t make it with yogurt (like I … [Read more...]
Carrot Banana Cake
I’ll be honest, I don’t take criticism well. Some people do, but I don’t. Some people take it with a smile, shake their criticizers hand, then go become a ten-times better person. Win. For them. But me? Nope. I keep a straight face. Maybe curl a smile… Then I go home, and melt. And I fixate. I can’t stop thinking about what has been said. Does it make me grow and become a better … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cookie Oats with a Chocolate Drizzle
So I had this dream the other night. It was bizarre and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. So, if you’re all mystical and think you know what it means, please humor me and tell me. Back story: I have a fear of enclosed waterslides. The tube ones. Waterslides are terrible things on their own because the sections where they come together (the seams) are usually a bit of a bump, so you … [Read more...]
Strawberry Banana Oatcakes
Wanna make your mamma proud? Make her breakfast. Wanna make her really really proud? Make her a pink breakfast. Totally does the trick. I know what you're thinking. "Oh Melissa. Now I have to figure out a way to make her breakfast pink and appetizing?!" Sheesh people, stop worrying! I totally have this covered! These pancakes are pink, healthy (yes!), and super … [Read more...]
