Weeknight Dinners: A double feature! Crock Pot Extravaganza!
We all know how I feel about crock pots (i.e., LOVE them). And, since I have become a Zumba with Bill regular, I knew that my crock pot would be seeing a lot more of me than he used to. It was a very...
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First let me preface this ENTIRE post by letting you in on the next big thing coming up in Mr. G's and my life - we're MOVING. That's right - a whole 4 miles east to Downtown CLE, where we will get fat...
View ArticleMr. G and I moved... and didn't kill each other (yet)
Well... that was fun. The rumors flying around the CLE are true - Mr. G and I relocated from quiet little Lakewood to the bustle of the city - DOWNTOWN. And let's just say it took us three days, two...
View ArticleWeekend Dinner: Cobb Salad Chicken Tacos... and that time I tried (twice) to...
Ok, can we first start by talking about mangos. I mean.. how the HELL are you supposed to cut those things? Does anyone else have these struggles or is it just me?? I bought two mangos at the...
View ArticleSunday Dinner: Slow Cooker Crock Pot Spicy Jalapeno Mac N Cheese
When Mr Grumpy and I first started dating, we had a pre-date "lets hang out together with a larger group of people because I like you but haven't asked you on an official date" to celebrate St. Patty's...
View ArticleWeeknight Dinner: Seared Tuna Avocado Salsa Salad
Mr. Grumpy was lucky enough to go to the Indians game Monday night, and watch from his company's super swanky suite which comes with free food... while I sat at home nursing my sore throat and trying...
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Please excuse my spam... Typepad is currently updating their spam filter. Thus the 4,000+ (no, I'm not joking) spam comments on blog posts, mostly just on the meatloaf one. I THINK it's because the...
View ArticleWeeknight Dinner: Tomato Basil Lasagna Rolls
My dear friend Ashley returned home from her cruise to Key West and Cozumel with quite the tan... aka, a serious burn on her shoulder... and hungry for some home cookin'. So, naturally, she headed over...
View ArticleWeekend Lunch: Ravioli Pasta Salad and BBQ Pulled Pork, Dr Pepper Style (and...
Now, first things first. If you know anything about me, you likely know my deep, near-crazy love for the Backstreet Boys. This began at an early age, and affected nearly everyone in my family. DS and...
View ArticleWeeknight Dinner: Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken with Lime-Scallion Rice
Because I was so traumatized the last time we made chicken with bones, and have overall negative feelings toward food with bones in it, we have not had bone-in chicken in quite a while. So long, in...
View ArticleCari Goes to Camp (and a spicy pesto pasta, if the camping thing didn't get...
I had the best weekend of my life over Memorial Day - a client of mine sent me to Camp Blogaway, the premiere conference for FOOD and RECIPE BLOGGERS. Um, hello. I'm totally there, clients. Maybe they...
View ArticleSunday Snack Time and the new addition to our family...
Did your heart stop when you read my header up there? Well DO NOT FRET, my friends. Mr. G and I did not add tiny little grumpies (save us all) to our apartment. We also did not buy a puppy... (which...
View ArticleWeeknight Dinner: Captain America's Super Punch Salad
Well, as many of you know, Captain America has been causing QUITE the ruckus here in the CLE with his filming and such. Don't get me wrong... any time Chris Evans wants to stop by the CLE and snuggle...
View ArticleHappy National Running Day + I've Got a Fixin' for Huevos Rancheros
First of all... Happy National Running Day! I started the day at 6:30 a.m. with a 3.33 mile run with my friend Melissa (blogging over at icrashedtheweb.com about our awesome run today). Yes, this...
View ArticleWeeknight Dinner: Sloppy Joe Chili Cheese Fries, and that time I did The Marilyn
So, I've learned many lessons this week (aka, wash your hands after cutting jalapenos, don't try to sneak onto the Captain America set, the Captain America security guards WILL accept homemade cookies...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Red Velvet Cupcakes + DIY Coasters
I don't know if you know this, but Heidi Klum's favorite cupcake is Red Velvet (or it was in 2008 when I was interning at her agency)... No big deal, guys. I've shared a cupcake with Heidi Klum. What...
View ArticleReview & Giveaway! Darling, Let's Go to France w/OrganicGirl (Roasted...
Disclaimer: I received free OrganicGirl product to review for this post. All opinions are my own. The prize for this promotion is provided by and shipped by OrganicGirl and/or its representatives....
View Article(Giveaway Closed!) Review & Giveaway! Darling, Let's Go to France...
Disclaimer: I received free OrganicGirl product to review for this post. All opinions are my own. The prize for this promotion is provided by and shipped by OrganicGirl and/or its representatives....
View ArticleAnd... the winner is!! (Organic Girl Giveaway Winner!)
Oh my gosh - I could not be more excited to share with you the winner of my OrganicGirl giveaway... are you readdyyyyyy? Congratulations, Kelsey! I'm sure the following will be Kelsey's reaction when...
View ArticleHello from Hilton Head! Vacation + Bruschetta = Happiness
I know what you're thinking - Cari, where the BEEP have you been? You haven't posted in like... a WEEK. Listen. I've been a little busy laying on the beach, snoozing on my raft in the pool and drinking...
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