Daily Archive: August 11, 2010

Half raw-violi

The zucchini from my mom’s garden is out of control!  There’s my forearm as a reference.  Pretty ridiculous huh?  I guess her garden’s raised beds are doing the trick…no more gophers snacking on the veggies before we can get to them.  Since her produce is multiplying like the Jolie-Pitt gang, my mom’s been encouraging me to help her put them to good use.  Being the obedient daughter that I am, I got right to work.  Fresh from the vine vegetables?  You don’t have to ask me twice!  This meal is from last month (when I… Read more >

Showered with love

The other weekend I soaked up my last moments of bride-to-be glory.  My oldest and dearest friends gathered in my hometown to celebrate my upcoming nuptials. Mimosas :)  I couldn’t have felt more loved, surrounded by my friends and family.  Eat, drink, and be merry.  Check, check, and check! How amazing are those centerpieces?  They were made by one of the shower hostesses in OXO containers from my registry.  So cute and clever!! Lunch was a feast with vegan options aplenty. The spinach orzo salad was so tasty I asked for the recipe.  It’s a… Read more >