Posted in November 2011

Thanksgiving Soup

So, I had two large pumpkins that I meant to carve Jack-O-Lanterns with, but before I knew it Halloween had come and gone and they were still sitting on my counter. Last week I decided to cut into them, roast the seeds (my favorite!) and roast the actual pumpkin itself.  350 degrees for one hour … Continue reading »

Pinterest, Pumpkins and Peppermint

Are you on Pinterest?  I first heard about it a few months ago and was intrigued from the start.  I like to do crafty type things, and while that’s not all that’s on Pinterest, I was excited to get on the site and check out other projects people were pinning.  I got my invite a … Continue reading »

Guess what I saw tonight?

I love pre-screenings! Tonight I had the opportunity to see Breaking Dawn Part I before it is released on Friday, and I thought it was awesome!  A lot of people rip on Twilight, and while I agree that they aren’t gunning for any Oscars, the movies are fun, especially if you are a fan of … Continue reading »

Snow Day in the Desert

This past Saturday it snowed in Arizona! OK, so it was fake, but it still looked like a winter wonderland. It was a promotion at a local shopping mall for the movie Arthur Christmas (coming to theatres November 23), and I helped out at the event. Tons of parents brought their kids to play in … Continue reading »

Tiramisu Cupcakes

Hi there! I can’t believe it’s already Friday, it sure has been a busy week.  Well, ok, not that busy.  I just made a lot of “me” time this week; catching up on my DVR, working out, cooking, relaxing, etc.  It was nice . One thing I did manage to do is make Tiramisu cupcakes for … Continue reading »

Runner’s World Muffins

Last weekend I participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 3 mile walk at Tempe Beach Park.  The group went out for breakfast afterwards, but we met up beforehand for a quick snack.  Last year I spontaneously decided to bake muffins the night before, and this year I thought I’d continue the trend after … Continue reading »