It's Weekend Time

I am super excited for the long weekend!  This week had me completely drained and so it's a great reprieve that the office is closing early today (yippie!).  The early early close will give me the opportunity to relax, attack the drawer organization project that I have been putting off, and hopefully prep dinner and snacks for a chill movie night with the Mister.  What types of fun do you have planned for the weekend? BBQs anyone?

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[not so] Junk Drawer

I've noticed that the Mister and I spend a few too many minutes navigating our "catch all" drawer looking for pens, tape, post-its, etc.  To save some time and stop all this crazy business, I'm planning sort out the drawer, purge the unnecessaries and trash, and give everything a proper home.  And while I'm feeling a bit ambitious, I might even look for something pretty to serve as a drawer liner.

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Conquer the Day

Some mornings call for a special pair of heels, and some mornings I feel like I need extra bling.  But this morning, after a send-off kiss from the Mister and some Starbucks, I know I'm officially ready to conquer the day!
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Good Morning!

What started off as a few weeks turned into two years.  And finally, after almost two years of conflicting work schedules the Mister and I have similar working hours! What does this mean? It means that at long last I will get to see the Hubs every morning and evening! 

It's been just a couple of days into the schedule swap but I am already so thankful for the additional time with the Mister, even the mornings when we are jockeying for bathroom space.
One day however, I hope that our mornings will be a little more leisurely and involve breakfast in a cute little nook...
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Nothing says I Love You like Bacon

A very Happy 1st Valentine's Day to my Mister!  

I love you more than bacon.  ;)

Better with Bacon: Chocolate

If you think this bacon looks a little strange, like it's covered in chocolate you're RIGHT!  Uh huh! Chocolate Covered BACON!  This crazy concoction might sound a little crazy, and might look a little suspicious, but it's downright delicious.  Salty, sweet, and savory (with a crunch)!  

To make your own Chocolate Covered Bacon: 

To get the bacon to the perfect crisp, strips of thick bacon were placed on a rack (on a cookie sheet covered in foil)  and placed in the oven at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes.  As soon as the bacon is pulled out of the oven the excess oil (on both sides) should be absorbed with a paper towel.  Once the bacon is cooled begin to heat the chocolate.  If you usually melt chocolate over a double boiler, try using the microwave using a technique seen Real Simple magazine - it takes just a minute, really a minute.  Using a spatula, coat the bacon with a generous amount of chocolate, remove the excess, then place on a rack and then into the fridge (for 30 min.) to allow the chocolate to harden.  YUM! 

Happy Birthday to you!

It's been a while, okay a long while, since my last post.  What have I been doing? Well, I've gone on a  couple of getaways: to Lanai and Maui, got pampered at spas, went out for some fabulous dinners and coffee dates, spent time quality time with the most important people in my life, and yes, I got married!!  By my side, through it all, has been my friend, "Queenie."  

Today is Queenie's birthday!  

Queenie, I know that I am lucky to have a friend like you.  Someone who is a good listener, who makes me laugh, shares my passion for food and travel, and is loyal and dependable.  Thank you for being a forever friend.  I love you!  Today, on your birthday (the Mister and) I want you to know that we are thinking about you and wish you all the best!  I wish you lots of laughter, good times and good health, success in your studies, and love.  And as you blow out your birthday candles I hope you wish BIG...  you know, for the stars :)  XO!