Happy Friday, my lovelies! It's confession time!!!
I confess...
I confess that I'm loving the pink in our kitchen. And I've been accessorizing! Take a look-see:
LOVING the pink roses from the Farmers' Market. They still look so good!
Sweet little rose covered magnetic memo board from Villabarnes. Rosemary is so creative, and her up-cycled treasures are so pretty, fun, and functional!
I'm enjoying my pink salt pig I bought a while back. It came with its own pink sea salt, and I'm almost out! The coconut macaroon candles smells like heaven!
Speaking of heaven....this might be my favorite candle in the whole house. It's from the Illume Spring Eden collection.
I would love this vintage pink cabinet for the kitchen. It's from An Angel at My Table. LOVE that site!
So I confess that I'm thinking about buying the above cabinet. Do you want to know why? Well, obviously it's easier to ask for forgiveness rather than permission....
Do you want to know why else? Here's why:
I confess...
I confess that I'm ticked-off at Mr. Art @ Home.
It's bad enough he bought a turquoise Vespa.
And then it had a baby...they're multiplying....
Ummm....I dont remember the conversation about buying either of them. Mr. Art claims that they are an investment. Yep.....I've heard that one before. :/
Plus, we live on a mountain. They aren't safe! We can't even get out of our neighborhood without putting our lives in danger!
But OH, it gets even BETTER!
Do you see the round thing on the back? It was made for a Starbucks Grande and Venti go cup.
REALLY???? Now is Mr. Art mocking me, or is this "you appeal" because the last time I checked I was in BIG TROUBLE for my Starbucks habit, the hypocrite. Did I say that out loud? :/
I love ya, Babe, but you're in so much stinkin' trouble....
I confess...
I confess that Miss Pat asked me in art class if I cook all the time or what? Well, yes, I do, Miss Pat (got to love her)!!! I have very spoiled peeps in my house....very high maintenance....
So here's my latest recipe, and it's dedicated to Miss Pat because it doesn't make a whole lot, so there won't be leftovers for days!
Three Cheese Penne Bake
Ingredients:
1 (8-oz.) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz. shredded Gruyère cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and half-and-half; cook, whisking constantly, 5 - 7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1cup Gruyère cheese, and next 3 ingredients until smooth.
3. Stir together pasta and cheese mixture, and pour into 4 lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Top with remaining Gruyère cheese.
4. Bake at 350° for 15 - 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
I confess...
I confess that I must needs a Starbucks fix right now!
I might get a Cap'n Crunch Frap in addition to my cappuccino! They're the yummiest!
Later, lovelies! ;P
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill