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“Brave”n it Pizza style!

The girls and I went and saw the new Pixar movie “Brave” the other day.  I’m not sure who was more excited about seeing it?  Them or myself?  I have to say, it did not disappoint at all.  It was worth every cent!

After we got home, we were feeling very inspired.  Since we had planned on making pizza anyway, we decided to make our very own “Merida” creations.

Here is what we did:

I gave the kids their own mini pizzas with mozzarella and mini pepperonis. › Continue reading

Chicken Pesto

I love this recipe.  It is a perfect light summer dish and my family and my waist LOVE it!  Very easy too!  You will not believe how easy.

Here is what I did:

I started by cutting 2 squash, 2 zucchini, and 2 small onions in “half moon” shapes.  I sauteed them in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil for about 35 minutes or until they are soft and tender. › Continue reading

Tutu wearin Alligators

Today, as I was cleaning my house, I could hear the irritating noise  pleasant sound of my children playing at the top of their voices.  As I started to tune them out and proceed with “my daily chores”, I felt a tug on my shirt.

I burst into laughter because of what I saw.

I instantly went back in time to my childhood where my brother’s two “loving” older sisters would “lovingly” dress him up in anything from our Easter crinolines to our princess crowns and play make up.  (SORRY WAYNE!)

However,

 In these parts, apparently “TUTU WEARIN ALLIGATORS” are the dress code. › Continue reading

Shrimp and Grits

Father’s Day just passed and my #1 man, besides my daddy, asked me to fix him Shrimp and Grits.  It’s one of his favorite dishes and the more I thought about it, I realized I have NEVER EVER  fixed it!

I thought and thought and thought and tried to think of maybe a time that I had, and nothing!  It being one of his favorites, I figured I ought to atleast try. › Continue reading