July 9, 2012

Rigatoni w/ Marinara & Ricotta

It’s been AGES since we’ve had pasta in my household. Why??? Well, there’s a 3 year old that I live with who doesn’t like pasta. WHAT? Can you imagine that? A kid that doesn’t like pasta? My Italian grandma would consider this sacrilegious.

Since there are two adults in my household that love pasta, I had to make this simple recipe.

Grandma might be ashamed to know how easy this recipe is. You mean marinara doesn’t have to take 4+ hours to make? The best things in life are just plain simple. Just like this pasta.

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July 7, 2012

My Everyday Life: Week 27

Here’s what this past week looked like:

My hair is getting long. I kinda want to cut it super short.

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July 6, 2012

I love lists, Friday!

For the love of GOD! Banana Caramel LAYER CAKE.
The Busy Trap! Don’t act like you’re too busy to read this.
Looking for some cute short hair inspiration? Here it is!
How gorgeous is this hand lettered Nora Ephron quote??!
If you live in San Francisco or near by, this will crack you up!
Fried Zucchini always reminds me of Italy.
Breakfast Nachos INSANITY!
Ummm can I have this whole outfit please? Thanks.
I will be making these No-Bake Cookies this week. Uh huh.
I wish I could wake up to one of these cappuccino bars every morning!
RETRO RAINBOW!I ADORE this collaboration between my friends Jenny & Alix.
Movies & Interior Design. Living In is hands down my favorite column on Design Sponge.
I LOVE how this girl owns her fat. We all could learn a lot from her!

WHY IS YOUR DOG IN A PURSE?! We discuss what makes us High Maintenance & Low Maintenance on this week’s Joy the Baker Podcast!

On this week’s High Straightenence, I show you how I organized MY HALL CLOSET. Phew! It feels good to have that done.

My Bites on the Net:

Lisa from Tomatoes in Love made my Arugula Apple Avocado Salad.

Mel from the Dizzy Mom made my Coconut Cake with Berries & Cream for 4th of July.

Katie from the Muffin Myth celebrated her blog’s new look with my Sour Cream Chocolate Bundt Cake!

Linds from the MuffingTin Post (love the name!) made Caprese Sandwiches with my Caramelized Onion Jam.

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July 5, 2012

Sticky Balsamic Ribs

While I was letting these ribs sit in the fridge to marinate, I got it in my head to invite some friends over for dinner. Casey panicked and interrupted my phone call with, “What are you gonna feed them for dinner??!” As in…he didn’t want me to share his ribs with anyone. I thought it was cute.

He was lucky they didn’t pick up the phone. But really…I was the lucky one. I randomly made a batch of taquitos a few hours before dinner just so I could fill him up and eat more ribs. I’m selfish/smart like that.

There’s no shame.

These Sticky Balsamic Ribs are fantastically tender, sticky tangy, sweet, easy to make & eat…everything ribs should be!

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