Making cookies

We were busy making cookies yesterday.

All frosted and decorated

with chocolate chips.

Don't they look cute in the cookie jar?

Looks like they got trapped in there

and they're trying to get out!

Booooo!

My Books

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I have never been much of a book reader.

I am always trying to improve on that, but I can't

tell you how many books I have started,

but not finished - oh the shame....

But, I totally enjoy reading cookbooks. I can

curl up on the couch with one of these and read

it like a book, from cover to cover.

The Barefoot Contessa has to be one

of my favorites. I have made sooo many

of her recipes, from all of her books, and they

are always delicious! Her Asian Grilled Salmon,

Parmesan Chicken, Tomato Mozzarella & Pesto

Paninis, White Pizza with Arugula, and

her Spinach Gratin, are just a few that

I make over and over. I also make her

Creme Brulee recipe - and it is the best!

Sweet Tomatoes

CaPreSe SaLaD

Sliced Tomatoes

Fresh Mozzarella

Balsamic Vinaigrette

2 Tbls. Olive Oil

1 Tbl. Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 tsp. dijon mustard

1/2 clove minced garlic

s & p

Fresh Basil

Salt & Pepper

Little cuties

Love these mini latte bowls

from Anthropology.

Perfect for little snacks.

Fun treats!

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Something fun to do tonight!

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Dinner tonight

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Cheese Ravioli,

tossed with olive oil, lemon zest, and

fresh basil. Topped w/ toasted pine nuts

and parmesan cheese.

Served w/ green beans & garlic bread.

Simple & delicious.

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Great idea

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Great Halloween decorating ideas

found at myhomeideas.com

What a great way to use apothecary jars.

Last year I filled mine with candy, but I

like this idea better.

Spooky!

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