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Wine and Caves

So I had a lovely little evening last night that consisted of salad, french bread, brie, wine, chocolate chip cookies, and my very own bear cave.

It is surprising that wine goes well with chocolate chip cookies....to me at least. So last night with my belly full of good food and wine I went to sleep in a little basement cave room and felt absolutely wonderful all day today. Of course within hours of getting home I am cold and have the stirrings of a headache. Oh well Saturday's are the worst days noise wise so not a fair comparison....

To chocolate chip cookies and wine!

P.S. Oh not to be left out - I also had wonderful company all evening! Thanks for a great night ladies...

P.S.S. WHY DO THEY ALWAYS SING (SCREAM) PRINCE SONGS DOWNSTAIRS!!!!!

Whimsical

So sorry it has been so long since we have chatted! I am sooooo glad finals are over. I can actually have a bit of a life! :)

Recently I have started carousing a new website that sells handmade items. (http://www.etsy.com/) Today while killing time I found a particular section of their items that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE! This category is listed as Nostalgic-Whimsy. I think that it perfectly defines me. I am a bit of a romantic at heart!

Here is the link

http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/nostalgic-whimsy/99?page=1

A few photos of my favorite items!

Peppers!

Okay I am gonna have to make this a brag-blog for a moment. I made the yummiest stuffed peppers I have ever had tonight. So maybe I was especially hungry but still they were really, really, really good!

So for the recipe (if it interest you):

Ingredients
1 Packet of Yellow Rice mix (the one I used made 2.5 servings)
3 Bell Peppers
8oz Mushrooms
1 Tomato
1 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese
Olive Oil
Onion Power
Salt
2 Cloves of Garlic

So first I started the yellow rice. I also started sautéing the mushrooms. I used the olive oil (enough to cover mushrooms and sauté without burning), the 2 cloves of garlic, onion powder (enough for your personal taste; I sprinkled it all over the mushrooms), and a bit of salt. Next I diced up the tomato and blanched the peppers.

When the rice and mushrooms were finished cooking I mixed them together with the tomato and half the cheese. I used this mixture to stuff the peppers.

I cooked the peppers for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. I sprinkled the rest of the cheese on top of the peppers and broiled for another 5-10 minutes.

I served the peppers with a bit of salsa. Delish!!!!

Happy thought for the day.....home cooked meals are the best!