• Cooking Light,  Dessert,  Food

    Cocoa-Caramel Bourbon Truffles

    I have had an obsession with learning about Marilyn Monroe lately. For no particular reason, really. Some of you may have noticed towards the bottom of my page, I have Marilyn displayed. That’s because I find her quotes inspirational when I am down. However, in learning about her, I am intrigued by this woman… She was not the bimbo that the media made/makes her out to be. Marilyn was actually a very shy, intelligent, troubled and beautiful woman. I suppose I am so fascinated by her, because I see a lot of myself in her. As I honestly think most women could if they really looked. She loved and was…

  • Fish,  Food,  Healthy

    Mustard Bourbon Glazed Salmon

    Hey! Did you hear?? I have a new fridge! In my kitchen, that also has a new floor… Riiiiiiight <——– there! Isn’t it pretty?! Isn’t it like SO much better than that *ahem* piece of shit, I meaaaaaan, old fridge that was there? Patrick and I also got the new dishwasher and gas range…GAS RANGE PEOPLE! Ahh yes the good things in life. However, they aren’t quite installed yet, but they will be. Am I the only foodie that gets super excited when new kitchen items show up? I am seriously like a kid in a candy store when it comes to kitchen utensils, appliances, tools etc. You know like…

  • Food,  Healthy,  Meat

    Bourbon Marinated Flank Steak

    I am so excited! I have raised $360 so far for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure walk! According to my site I am 16% done with my goal ($2,300) only 2 weeks in. I am so overwhelmed with how generous people are being, even some of you fellow bloggers out there have donated for me. I cannot thank you enough for all your support!! It is an amazing cause and I really hope that I get to walk in it this summer. If you haven’t checked it out, see what it is all about by visiting my site here —> Help Raven Walk for the Cure! As…