Food Friday!

Wow, it's been quite some time since my last post. How time flies. This is my favorite time of year for everything, clothes, scents, texture, temperature, and of course food. I was searching for a dessert to make for Thanksgiving, and ran across this one from Rachel Ray.

Pumpkin Cake with Whipped Cream and Pecan Praline

Aren't you just drooling?? I love pumpkin flavored desserts, with the exception of pumpkin pie. Throw in some whipped cream and pecan praline and I'm all over it. After reading the reviews I know this is the dessert I will be baking to celebrate turkey day!

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Food Friday!

Well, we've come to yet another Friday, and of course my main focus is always food. How could it not be? There are just way too many wonderful food bloggers, magazines, restaurants, and farmer's markets to ensure my obsession.

Today when looking for a recipe and image, I was drawn to this simple and rustic Flatbread with Honey, Thyme and Sea Salt! Doesn't that sound delish! I'm sure I could handle an entire batch all by meself with a glass of wine! You know you could too!

image and recipe via Smitten Kitchen!

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Food Friday!

Saw this dessert this morning over at Kiss My Spatula, and all I can say is yum! I love quinoa, but have never tried it in a dessert. The topper for me is the lemon whipped cream! This is a must for me very, very soon.

Blueberry Quinoa Tart w/ Lemon Whipped Cream

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Food Friday!

I made it to the opening day of our Farmer's Market! I planned to take lots of pics, but sometimes plans just don't work out the way we intend. While I was walking around with my favorite little man (see pic below), I thought about what I wanted to make this weekend. Obviously the options are endless, but I decided on pickles! I looove anything and everything pickled! So that's it, decision made!

fruit vendor beautiful bunches of onions

the sweetest cherries

my little man playing in the fountains

dill pickles via David Lebovitz

pickled carrots via David Lebovitz

pickled beets via SimplyRecipes

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Food Friday! Leslie Stowe Crisps

Have you tried these crackers yet? Every time I purchase a box of these Raincoast Crisps, I can't control myself. Today, I picked up the rosemary raisin pecan, and they don't disappoint. I love rosemary, but a little goes a long way. These crackers have the perfect amount, just enough that you know it's the flavor your detecting, but not overwhelming. I LOVE them. I tend to eat them plain, but they are really made for toppings. I just never get around to it, they are just that good.
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Food Friday! Millet Muffins

The other day I made my first recipe from Heidi Swanson's new book super natural every day. I decided to make a recipe that was a safe bet for Jackson, and I was right. He loves the millet muffins- and they were so easy to make. If you don't already own it, you can go
here to get the book. Since I have an entire basket of fresh strawberries on hand, I think today I will try the roasted strawberry recipe for breakfast tomorrow- yummy!

Thought I'd throw in this last pic of Jackson and Whiskey boy waiting for daddy to come home last night. They usually wait for him together, side by side, it's pretty dang sweet.

Food Friday! A Twist on Birthday Cake

My little one will be turning one very soon! I've been giving thought to having a small family birthday party, and of course to food! I know I could go the typical birthday cake route, but I won't. He has such a love of oranges, so I've decided to make these little cakes!

Glazed Sour Orange and Coconut Pudding Cakes

Don't they look yummy! Plus you can't beat the individual portions, that way mommy won't overindulge!

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Food Friday!

♥♥♥ Valentine's Day recipe ideas ♥♥♥

Are you still searching for a yummy dessert recipe for Valentine's Day? Here's a few that I came across during my search last night. I'm sure I'll end up going with the cupcakes, you just can't really go wrong. Who doesn't like cupcakes?

Chocolate Strawberry Heart Shaped Ice Cream Sandwiches

Brownie Heart Cupcakes
Heart Shaped Raspberry Napoleons

Chocolate Filled Bon Bons Pink Tinged Martini

Have a wonderful Valentine's Weekend.

xo

shs

images via Martha Stewart and Canadian House and Home

Food Friday!

I was checking out the most recent issue of Lonny magazine for decorating inspiration. Of course the magazine didn't disappoint. However, what really got me were these two pages. I mean how could you not salivate looking at these images. Chocolate goodness from the new "Baked" book, and then a buttermilk pudding cake with sugared raspberries recipe from Simple Fresh Southern. Oh yes please, I'll take both- I'll just skip breakfast and lunch and indulge in these two yummies instead.

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Food Friday...Peppermint!

So, let me just tell you that I love peppermint in the months of December and possibly January, but that's it, no other months of the year- is that strange? Because I have such a love for peppermint in said months, I have been anticipating the return of the Candy Cane blizzard at DQ for some time now. In November, I look forward to the pumpkin frappuccino at Starbucks, and December it's the blizzard. But guess what???? DQ isn't offering it this year. Instead it has been replaced with Reindeer Bites (toasted coconut, choco chunks, caramel and pie pieces blended with creamy vanilla soft serve)- bleck! I was soooo disappointed that I've decided to make my own peppermint dessert. Here are a few that I'm sure will satisfy my craving!

Frozen Chocolate Peppermint Buche De Noel

Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Cake

Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies

Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Happy Eating!

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all images via Bon Appetite

Food Friday!

Today's Food Friday is dedicated to my sister Sara. I ran across a blog recently~ and I immediately knew that I must write a post. The name of the blog alone is reason enough to love it, but then I saw all the yummy recipes and knew from this point forward I will not miss a day of visiting this site. Are you ready???? Here it is ..."Not Without Salt". My sister will laugh and jump for joy when she reads this because she is truly the BIGGEST lover of salt. One recipe in particular caught my attention- and the story that accompanies it is truly meaningful.

Bacon Caramels! If I had bacon in my house right now, I would be eating these for dinner! You've gotta visit Not Without Salt- check out this recipe along with all the others ~Mock Almond Crunch, Homemade Twix Bars, Pancakes with Blueberry Butter, Homemade Potato Chips- and that's just on the first page! Make sure to have a napkin handy to catch all the drool!

Enjoy!

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Food Friday! Mushrooms On My Mind!

Does anyone else love mushrooms? A great mushroom soup is just the prescription for a chilly fall day. To be honest, I have yet to try any of the recipes below but I plan to make at least the soup in the near future (hopefully this weekend)! Then, I will work my way towards the risotto and maybe by Christmas will have found the time to make and devour the lasagna. That's just how I am, no sharing just consume it all by me self! Yum.

Images: Sweet Paul Fall Magazine, La Tartine Gourmande, The Petite Pig

Happy, Happy Weekend.

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Food Friday!

My little guy at 12 weeks!

Hello all! I know I've been away from posting for a few weeks. Unfortunately, my postings will continue to be intermittent for a few more months. The little one takes up too much time most days, but eventually I think we will have a better system down.

With the weather here being so warm all I crave are salads. I know I posted not too long ago about salads, but these three are speaking to me!

Watermelon, Tomato, and Feta Salad

Poached Salmon Salad with Purple Corn Muffins

Pasta Salad with Roasted Beets and Chevre

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Food Friday... Pancakes!

How cool is this- a pancake bar at a wedding?? Um, yummy! But more than the pancakes, I am in love with the display. Why can't my weekend breakfasts look this great? I know how important presentation is, but I'm always lacking when it comes time to plate my food. I love the chalkboard frames , the pillars, the floral arrangement... I just love everything don't you?

If you need some recipe inspiration, here are a few

Coconut Pancakes with Caramel Sauce

Maple, Walnut, and Flaxseed pancakes with strawberries

No recipe for these, but don't they look yummy!

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Food Friday...Umm, Can you say Yummy!

Yet another business idea that I love! I so, so, so would like to have a Pop-Bar here in good ol' Reno, Nevada! How cool, right? Gelato, sorbetto, and yogurt on a stick using fresh fruit! Here is the lowdown on these treats!

PopGelato on a stick is a handcrafted and customizable treat. They are made daily from fresh fruit and ingredients shipped directly from Italy with no artificial coloring or preservatives. Do you love our popGelatos and want to add a personal touch? No problem! With myPop you can create your own unique popGelato... from the stick up!

Craving something delicious and refreshing? Our popSorbetto, made with 100% real fruit, is a healthy way to keep you energized and on the go! The possibilities are endless; you can enjoy our basic popbar or personalize it with myPop by adding our premium poppings and dips.

Are you bored of eating your yogurt with a spoon? Try our 100% natural popYogurts on a stick. They are made daily in house with fresh ingredients imported from Italy, and with no artificial coloring or preservatives. Feeling Indulgent? Sprinkle on a few poppings, or splash on one of our premium chocolate dips with myPop! Shhh, don't worry! It will be our little secret.

Happy Friday,

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Food Friday... Warm Weather Coming...

and I'm ready to eat lots and lots of salad! I love salad, but I have to admit they need a good dressing. If I have to go way low fat/low cal- it ruins the entire meal. Here are a few different salads I'm craving right now. What do you love to eat in the summer?

Greek Salad

Candied Bacon Salad

Farro Salad
Asian Noodle Salad

Horiataki Salad

Happy Eatin'!

XO
SHS

all images and recipes Jamie Oliver