Style muse: Pippa Middleton

  

I adore Pippa Middleton's style... So simple, classy, yet elegant. Definitely copying some of her looks this fall, because copying is the highest form of flattery - right?  

Spooky apples

Are these cool or what? Learn how to make them here.  

The harvest is plenty!

(Image via Flickr)

We received the bounty from the CSA we are participating in - and there are a lot of goodies in it this week! We have kale, cabbage, kohlrabi, lettuce, beets, tomatoes, watermelon, potatoes and eggs!  


Here is what I am planning on making with all this deliciousness:

Zuppa Toscana

Beets & Bowties

Watermelon Salad

Kohlrabi, Apple & Bacon Slaw

What are you having for dinner this week? 

The return...

Sitting in the car dealership waiting room, I found myself with a couple extra moments and beginning to realize, wow - have I really not posted anything since July 6th?  Slightly unbelievable, but then I remember all the millions of things that happened over the last 4 months...

1. We bought a fixer-upper house
2. I started a new job.
3. We bought a fixer-upper house

So basically, all free-time has been swallowed by survival mode living.  But now, things are finally settling down (or so I feel since I'm trapped in this surprisingly cozy waiting room) and I am excited to get back into writing and making note of all life's wonderful things.  

I am excited to start posting before and after photos of our house, because we are very close to having some decent "after" shots.

Until then, here are some images from my recent trip to the local farm... Isn't Oregon breathtaking?

Pop Rocks Ice Cream Float

This is absolutely amazing! Had it for the 4th of July and will definitely be making it again, and again, and again.  It is that good!  Thank you Love and Homemade Recipes for the idea! 

Firecracker Float

3 scoops of vanilla ice cream
1 envelope Pop Rocks candy, flavor of your choice
1 cup chilled lemon-lime soda

Place a scoop of ice cream in a tall glass; sprinkle with one-third of the candy. Repeat layers twice. Top with soda. Serve immediately. 

Dinner This Week

Image via How Sweet It Is

I have my very last final of my college career this week! Woohoo! This is truly a monumental week for me, so I'm celebrating by eating delicious food. Excited to have a meal plan for this week actually, its been awhile since I've put together a plan. 

  

Creamy Caprese Pasta

Crockpot Indian Curry 

Amish Breakfast Casserole 

Strawberry Shortcakes

Saving this one for later: 

Thai Spring Rolls

2011 Eurovision Recap

Overall, this year's Eurovision was a disappointment.  Barely any of my favorites made it past the semi-finals and the top 10 did nothing short of making me groan in agony. I guess my taste is not necessarily that of the voting population in Europe.

In any case, here are my favorites.  Feel free to post your favorites.

My absolute favorite, probably for its cuteness and uplifting vibes:



I also enjoyed:

Italy's Raphael Gualallazi with Madness of Love. It felt so Italian and romantic.

Beligium's With Love - all done acoustically.  Such talent! I don't know why they didn't get into the finals.

Belarus' belched a patriotic anthem - I Love Belarus.

Denmark's New Tomorrow by A Friend in London was inspiring.

Lipstick by Jedward from Ireland is pretty fun and wacky.

Yet, somehow this song won. Why?!?

Anyways, what are your favorites? If you aren't familiar with Eurovision and are curious, wikipedia has a pretty good summary (of course).