Mini Stuffed Peppers

Mini Stuffed Peppers

Whitney
Recipes

Nachos without tortilla chips??  Strange but surprisingly delicious concept.  This is a fun take on a classically tasty meal.  I have made Collin quite a few variations of stuffed peppers but this may be the tastiest.  

Mickey's Sliders

Mickey's Sliders

Whitney
Life

We have found a kickin' new restaurant in College Station.  Mickey's Sliders.  It is without a doubt my new favorite place to go.  They greet you with a "Welcome to Mickey's!  Have you been here before?"  Now, we can officially say, yes!  We're in the club.

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Whitney
Recipes

You will find as you read many of my recipe posts that I LOVE pasta.  I think part of me deep down must be Italian.  At least, I like to think I am.  This recipe is a favorite in my house.  The roasted red pepper flavor, Italian sausage, and salty Parmesan makes this an ultimate pasta meal for any day of the week.

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend

Whitney
Life, Travel

Celebration time!  Collin and my parents decided to throw me a party to celebrate my graduation from graduate school.  The only requests I had were that it be held at the lake house and it be a laid back, fun affair.  They didn't disappoint!

 

Chicken Chow Mein

Chicken Chow Mein

Whitney
Recipes

Noodles are my favorite.  Italian, Asian, any kind will do.  I simply love the darn things.  When I get in the mood for Asian food I always want to recreate a lo mein recipe.  I created this recipe and Collin calls it a "keeper."  

A pup named Gwen.

A pup named Gwen.

Whitney
Life

Five years ago a gangling little puppy was born.  On a September evening in 2009 Collin and I drove to the Houston Airport to pick up some very important cargo.  Our puppy had flown all the way from Michigan to join our little family.  We drove around to the cargo area and saw a small dog carriage sitting, waiting for us.  The puppy was scared and curled up at the back of the cage.  She didn't understand and didn't know what to think about the journey that she had made.  

Chocolate Chip Toffee Crunch Cookies

Chocolate Chip Toffee Crunch Cookies

Whitney
Recipes

Cookies are one of my all time favorite desserts.  Soft, gooey, and sometimes crunchy, they are the ultimate treat.  My favorite type of cookie is chocolate chip, of course.  That sweet smell, sugary taste, and gooey texture make any day that much better.  I wanted to put a little twist on my old favorite by adding toffee to the mix.  Here is how it went...

Alfresco at Blue Baker

Alfresco at Blue Baker

Whitney
Life

Mom came to visit this weekend and our days were spent mostly outside in the glorious weather we are having.  The weather is unusual for May in Texas and we are taking advantage of it as much as we can. 

Cheeseburger Salad

Cheeseburger Salad

Whitney
Recipes

Who doesn't love a good cheeseburger?  Exactly, we all do!  But sometimes I want a burger without feeling that - ugh - feeling.  I absolutely love looking up recipes and tweaking them to become my own creation.  I give you...the cheeseburger salad.  

Austin with Friends

Austin with Friends

Whitney
Travel, Life

A weekend to remember.  This weekend Collin and I decided to meet up with some friends in Austin.  We made it to Austin around lunch time and were starving!  We had planned to eat at the trailer eateries that are becoming famous in Austin.  SoCo (South Congress) is home to great shopping, people watching, and food.