What's Going On With....Me.

I'll be showcasing this dish later this week - Chicken Pesto Penne.  A recipe I first saw on Been There, Baked That.  I changed it just a bit, but let me tell you, as I was mixing this up, standing in the kitchen Saturday I just wanted to dive right in.

It smelled amazing, looked amazing - now I'm wondering why I didn't steal a bite.

We got home this evening from a long weekend in Minneapolis visiting my sister and her family.  It was nice, relaxing and fun.  I've said it before, going to their house is like being on a lake without the "lake".  They built a beautiful home and in my dreams I live there too.

If you saw my Facebook post on Saturday you saw her kitchen.  Its like cooking on the Food Network. Love it!

My sister had asked me to prep and prepare a ton of freezer meals for her and her family and I took her up on the offer.  They lead a crazy life, with crazy schedules, so I hope what I did on Saturday helps them this summer.

{By the way, if you are local and wanting me to do this for you just email me}

I also had a package waiting for me when we got home today.  Anyone out there read or subscribe to Taste of Home magazine?

For the past few years I have been a Field Editor for this magazine.  It allows me to submit recipes for publication, take part in their stories, questionnaires, surveys, etc.  Recently, all of us had to re-apply for this position and I'm happy to say I was picked again!

So this fun package came and I can't wait to dig in {when I get a moment}.

I want this photo.

For the breezeway I don't have.

Someday, I will have a house that breathes of fresh air and Better Homes and Gardens magazine.  For now, I've realized that, that day will not come until kids no longer live in our house.

They destroy everything.

Did you guys see the four brand-new recipes I featured last week?

All four are equally delicious {I could be a little biased}, but seriously, at least try one of them.  Easy peasy and palate pleasing.

Look at this party shed!  I want it.  NOW.  Too bad the whole shed would take up half our yard!

It would be perfect for storing yard items, entertaining.....and just looking darn cute.  Don't-cha-think?  On that note, I planted most of our garden last week.  So far, just tomatoes and peppers, but it's coming along.  Now, I just need to remember I put it out there and to water it.  My mind isn't quite into summer mode yet.

And I checked the strawberry farm I go to each year to see when they would FINALLY be ready and they are hoping by the end of this week.

I need to make jam.  Stat.

Have you voted for me yet?

I'm pretty sure I'm not going to make the Top 25 Top Foodie Moms.....just not enough votes.....but if you get a spare moment between now and tomorrow {that is when voting ends}, I'd sure appreciate that last vote!

And thanks to all who have voted:)

Tell me...is there anything you make homemade?  Completely from scratch?

Jam?  Salsa?  Bread?

Anything?