A Weekend of Events

Happy Friday Loves! 

I am officially Omaha bound in about 5 hours, I can barely contain my excitiment! 

Can you blame me?  I am so close to seeing my family and celebrating my lovely sisters 21st birthday!  I can't think of a better way to spend a weekend!

She has loads of activities planned for us.  Like dinner at our favorite coal fire pizza place-

Pitch Pizza, an out door concert, my favorite cinnamon rolls from Wheatfields! 

And of course a few Omaha bars to celebrate her big birthday! 

Can I leave right now?  Its going to be a weekend of laughs, celebration and good quality family time! 

Now lets talk about this weeks pin recipe! 

Major success! 

Grilled Burschetta Chicken - From the Girl Who Ate Everything! 

Super easy!  I did not grill my chicken, I baked it.  However the end result was still delicious!  I let my chicken marinade all day, and I thought the tomato/burschetta topping on top was delicious! 

A quick and easy meal that won points with my taste testers!  This recipe will be made again!

Well folks I am out! 

Have a fabulous weekend, I will see you Monday with a little recap from our Omaha weekend! 

Happy Friday! 

A Special Someones Birthday!

Today is this little Ladies 21^st Birthday!

 

I cannot believe she is 21!  Hard to believe how quick the years have flown, it feels like just yesterday we were running around our back yard barefoot, just seeing what kind of trouble we could get into!  Well, her 365 day countdown is over (yes we had a countdown going), and she is finally legal!  Yes, my little sister is growing up, and while we might not be sitting around playing Barbies anymore I feel like we are closer then we have ever been!  So here is to you big birthday Miranda, I couldn't be more proud of you, and everything you have accomplished so far! Bring on the celebration!   

I love you Seester!  Happy 21st Birthday, lets make it a memorable one!

My Best Vacation Ever! Guest Post

Good Morning All! 

How many of you have a vacation that sticks out in your mind as your "Best Vacation Ever?" Why don't you head on over to Emily's blog Paging Dr. Grace 

to read all about what I consider my "Best Vacation Ever!"

Have a fabulous day everyone!

Scenic

Happy Monday Darlings! Did you all have a good weekend? Ready for another week? I am! I am hoping the week goes fast, because Friday we are off to Omaha to see this little lady, 

 And celebrate her 21st birthday! Hard to believe my little sister is going to be 21! Don't we look so mature in that picture? 

 Anyways this past weekend I golfed for my very first time! And while I was nowhere near good I had a blast! I was a little surprised that I could even hit the ball! I am convinced that if I had pink golf clubs I would be amazing!

 Saturday turned out to be a beautiful day, perfect for an evening on the water with friends! Lake Minnetonka is beautiful, 

and I enjoyed good company and drooling over the many massive mansions on the lake!

 Since I am out of town this weekend I picked a pin recipes that will help me clean out the fridge! I secretly love weeks where I don't have to grocery shop, although now that the new Lunds is open across the street I don't really mind grocery shopping! Shall we take a look at the recipe? 

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken from The Girl Who Ate Everything!

Source: the-girl-who-ate-everything.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

 Looks like a good one to me! What do you think? 

 Have a great start to your week!

Burning up!

Happy Friday Everyone! 

I can safely say that I am thrilled to see the end of the week!  Work was a little bit hectic, but it made the week fly by!

Before I get any further into this post I want to wish my Momma a very Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Momma Wolfe!  I love you!  

Now, this weekend I have a few exciting things going on!

Like my very first golf outing!!

I have never golfed before in my life.  I have a feeling I am going to be an uncoordinated mess out on the golf course!  But hey, at least I will look cute sporting my new golf skirt and polo!

Saturday I will be relaxing on a boat and enjoying the beautiful Lake Minitonka with friends!

Nothing says summer like spending the evening on a boat!

But now how about we talk about this weeks pin challenge recipe!

Man was it spicy!

Source: eat8020.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

But oh was it delicious!

I was impressed with the flavor of Eighty-Twenties Kung Pao Cauliflower Soup!

You could taste the subtle hint of peanut butter, and the chili garlic sauce def. kicked up the heat factor! Served up with some sauted mushrooms, edamame and steamed broccoli!  It was a veggie loaded night.  

For a week night meal this soup came together quickly!  Super healthy and delicious!

This will go on my must make again board!

So with all that said, have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Oldies but Goodies

Happy Tuesday Lovelies!

Is everyones week off to a good start?  

I promised you some new pin recipes today!  And I have one for you!  As I was flipping through my pin board this week however I was struck by a few recipes I just needed to make again.  Recipes like...
Lasagna Rolls from Skinny Taste

Source: skinnytaste.com via Nycole on Pinterest

And Rice and Beans with Chicken and Chorizo from Cooking Light! 

Source: myrecipes.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

But a promise is a promise and here is the new recipes I am trying out for the week!
Kung Pao Cauliflower Soup from Eighty-Twenty!

Source: eat8020.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

I have high hopes for this soup!
Oh and I still need to make this one!
The Chickpea patties with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce!

Source: wonderfuljoyahead.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

I know I am slacking in the kitchen!
Enjoy!

My Top 5

Happy Monday All!

Did everyone have a stellar weekend?

Did you spoil your dad a little bit for Father's Day?

I hope so!  I got to spend a little bit of time with my dad this weekend! 

I made homemade pizza for us on Saturday night!

(new favorite combo; Goat Cheese, Spinach, and Mushrooms!  It is like a salad on dough!!)

And enjoyed a relaxing evening in watching Thor!

I actually enjoyed the movie!  And this is coming from a girl who is all about the Chick Flicks! 

Thanks dad for everything that you do for me!

I love you!

So, I have been doing this Pinterest Recipe Challenge now for what seems like ages.  Ok in reality it has only been about 4-5 months I would say (and I still have over 1000 recipes, seriously that is a lot)!! 

I thought today I would highlight on my the top 5 recipes I have discovered from this little challenge I created for myself!  After all I don't want these recipes to get lost and never made again!

1- Stacked Roasted Vegetable Enchilada-From Perry's Plate 

Source: perrysplate.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

I need to make this again as soon as possible!  

2-Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken-From Skinny Taste

Source: skinnytaste.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

3- Roasted Garlic and Carmelized Veggie Tostadas from How Sweet It Is

Source: howsweeteats.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

I should just roast up a big batch of garlic and veggies so I can have this meal on a weeknight! 

4-Almond Applesauce Bread From Eat Live Run

Source: eatliverun.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

I think we know this is a favorite, I  make a loaf almost every weekend! This is a winner with all my test tasters!   I am actually making a loaf to take to a bake sale!

5- Carmelized Onion and Spinach Quiche from Cooking Light

Source: myrecipes.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

Perfect for dinner or brunch!

Looking through the Pinboard of recipes I had already made, it was hard to just pick 5!  But I will say these have been the most enjoyed by all!


I will have new recipes for you tomorrow!
Have a fabulous Monday!