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This caught my eye as I was perusing my RSS blog feed this morning:

The first thing I thought of was, "I love that!"

Then came, "I could maybe do that. That would look adorable in my house."

Much to my delight, I found out that these are made my someone with an Etsy shop: Chez Sucre Chez.

Not long into my looking around the shop (and, consequently, the prices) did I then say, "I can definitely do that." Because it looks like I am going to have to if I ever want them hanging on my stucco walls.

In other news, the shop is still adorable. I am sorry for complaining about prices and for my inspiration-stealing mind, but I can't help it if I'm cheap and not creative at all.

And, because I love this song (and so does a certain someone I love), I will take this idea, too:

Thank you, MørMør, for showing me how to cross-stitch so that (maybe someday) I can do something as adorable as this! :)

Childhood Meal

Happiness is Mac & Cheese with fish sticks. :)

S'moreffles...

Last night my sister brought her roommate to my house and we attempted the much drooled-over recipe for S'moreffles (see earlier post below).

To sum up the experience I will simply say this: It didn't work out as I had expected.

...and then I shall show you these photos from the evening (I think my sister's face in the final picture summarizes it all).

I think we did something wrong (I probably messed up the graham-waffle recipe). However, the mixture of melted marshmallow, chocolate & graham-anything can't ever really be that bad, can it?

Easy Crepes

I know that many recent college grads don't know much about cooking meals beyond mac & cheese or lean cuisine (myself included). My newly-married friend Krista recently asked me for a recipe of something nummy I mentioned in a tweet. Unfortunately, I must admit that I bought that last nummy thing I mentioned and did not make it myself...





yeah. Sorry Krista.





That being said... I will claim the fact that I did make de-lic-cious crepes (or creeps, as Bryant likes to call them) last week, and they were surprisingly easy to make.



This is what I did:

I used an Æbleskiver Pancake Mix that I got for Christmas from my Danish mother. (Æbleskiver pancakes are a Christmasy Danish pancake that are round & made using a special pan... also given to me by my Mor).

Preheat skillet to med/low
Whisk together:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 Tbsp veg oil

I wipe the pan with a stick of butter instead of spray or oil because I like the taste better. The more, the yummier.

Then, pour 1/4 cup of batter on skillet and let cook on each side for less than a minute.

Crepe batter is thinner than normal pancakes, so a little goes a long way... plus, it burns quicker. So I would recommend you don't multi task while you make these. :)

While I made those, Bryant thawed some frozen berries and mixed them with some sugar.

.......

I hope I haven't lost your attention, Krista, because I found a link to an easy recipe with a mix you can get at the grocery store (and not Williams Sonoma). That link also has some good serving suggestions for breakfast and supper.

Let me know what you think and I'll put up some other ideas Bryant and I get as we play in the kitchen.

Did you say "s'moreffles?"

I am so torn. I am really looking forward to the crazy snow/ice storm that's supposed to come to Minnesota this weekend because I just love to be safe and dry and warm inside the cabin. I just cannot bring myself to get too excited about it because I am scared to death that I will get trapped up north with my fear of getting on the roads. I do not want to miss work, but I do have the option to telework... hmm... I think I should maybe just trust in the Lord and be patient. If I am going to be worried all weekend, then I will be miserable and a lame girlfriend.

So, to change the subject, I just have to talk about what gets me happy. One of those things is finding fun items that are crazy but just might be possible with my limited cooking and crafting abilities.

Exhibit A:

S'moreffles.

Go ahead. Click the link to find out how you, too, can make this gooey goodness. If Bryant and I weren't trying to be healthier, I would go home RIGHT NOW and make these. But, in the spirit of trying to live a let's-lower-our-LDL-levels-lifestyle, I'll brood over the recipe for at least a day or two (or until I think of a more clever alliteration for a way of life that overlooks eating seasonal sweets that are made using a waffle iron). Genius.

Exhibit B:

Polymer Gift Tags.

Oh, how adorable are you? I will tell you, because you are probably too modest to admit it. You, my little scupley friend, are super adorable. I am a big fan because, not only do I love Valentine's Day, but you're attainable. Oh, if only you had cheeks that I might pinch.

Check out the materials:

(okay, so it looks a little overwhelming) BUT I already have two of these things! the polymer clay and the rolling pin. For being a dunce at crafts, this is a great start. All this would take is a trip to Blick and a free Saturday.

Alright, there is a little inspiration for you. Enjoy the nasty weather--I recommend a blanket and a teddy bear boyfriend... along with a waffle iron for those s'moreffle cravings.