Tasty Pasta

If you like chickpeas and you love pancetta, try this recipe that includes both!  From the Food Network...

Chestnuts - Spiced

LOVE this scent for dish soap and lotion in the winter - and it's on sale in the store at William Sonoma!

A Fun Read

Got this book  Modern Manners for Christmas - enjoying it so far - love reading books on etiquette just for fun.

Awesome Bag

A great buy at Barnes and Noble while they last - great for gifts next year, to tote things in and out of the car, or to carry books around...  only six bucks - super sturdy canvas with handles!

Sassy Scarves

Rue 21 has scarves for 7.99 or 9.99 - and most places with similar scarves are twice that much.  These are lightweight and don't make you feel as though you're choking when you wear them!  Check them out on online, or in the store! I found a super cute in the store with gray umbrellas on it - love it!

A Winter Day Trip

A winter day trip - the perfect outing for a wintry day when you're in between the holidays and back to normal life again.  Pick a town (or a restaurant you've found that looks cool) and plan your route accordingly.  Here's an example from our day trip today:

• pack a lunch.
• drive to the airport to eat your lunch, while you watch airplanes take off and land.
• drive back roads to a few small towns.  shop at odd places for treasures.
• pull into a state park for a hike, or a nap, whichever you prefer - or both!
• end up for dinner at a restaurant you've picked ahead of time, on line. We picked Edna's Diner in a railcar in Luling, Texas!

What a relaxing day and so much fun for all!

Brie & Nuts Appetizer

This was a great appetizer tonight before our meal we had with friends.  Bake a block of Brie in the oven at 350 degrees for five minutes.  Meanwhile, stir a half cup of chopped pecans into 1 T melted butter, and cut up about 10 caramels.  Remove the Brie, top with the pecans and caramels and heat for 2-3 more minutes.  Serve with crackers - so easy and good!