Until We Meet Again

Photo courtesy of Colorado Springs Tribune

Lame, Blogger, for being down all week! All will be resumed next week, I'm sure. Until then, take time to smell the flowers. Yes, I used a cliche line, but it's spring and you totally should! See you Monday!

Campbell's Comfort

On nights that I don't particularly feel like cooking (almost every night), I'm very thankful that my boyfriend has simple tastes. Of everything I've made: steak dinners, pasta dishes, and a plethora of sweet treats, this easy dish from Campbell's is his favorite. Back in California we had this meal at least once of week, and the other night I thought I'd make it for old time's sake. The creamy texture mixed with the warm biscuits certainly make this meal a comfort food, perfect for a lazy weekday evening. 

The Little Things

(Girls night; party of one)

Oh the little setbacks that can almost ruin otherwise perfectly wonderful evenings. This week I had my fair share of them, but my wonderful boyfriend reminded me that everything has a way of working itself out. He, of course, was right. And it's great to know those big moments that shake spirits are easily calmed by the simple joys of the little things.

(An adorably chic martini shaker (and even more wonderful because it was only $2! I love bargains!))

(Fresh ingredients for a Mexican inspired meal)

(A soft graduation present from my Uncle)

Margarita Cupcakes

Cinco de Mayo! My roommates and I opted to have a quiet evening with tacos, chips and salsa, friends, and these amazing margarita cupcakes. I've wanted to try these out for quite a while now and what better time than the day of Mexican freedom. Plus, the evening was wonderful with tequila lingering in the air. I followed this easy recipe and would definitely recommend these cupcakes any time this season. The light, citrus flavor is perfect for the summer sun, which is probably where I am going to finish this bottle of Jose.

Yearbook Guitar

I have a yearbook from my last year of high school that everyone I loved signed. I have no idea where that book is, nor have I looked at it in years. When it came time to think about my last year of college, it became apparent that I didn't want people to show up to my graduation, sign a book, and have me forget about it soon after. So I devised a plan to collect memories and well wishes on one of my favorite things ever. I took an old guitar of my grandfathers and turned it into my personal yearbook. Now I have a one of a kind piece of art that I will happily be able to display. It seemed fitting to use a guitar since college was the place I learned to play, and I'll enjoy this momentum for years to come.