cooking up a storm....literally...

Last weekend was a bust at the b&b due to weather, and it looks like this weekend may be even worse!! Everyone cancelled out and we actually closed for a few days, so what better way to spend a rainy day than cooking!? I was determined to use all the veggies that my guests had brought me, so after looking at some Pinterest inspirations, I made these....
 

Zucchini Bread w/ Cream Cheese Frosting

 

Squash Casserole

 

Roasted Acorn Squash



photo source: pinterest



 

Stuffed Peppers (freezer meal)

 

Broccoli Cheese Soup

 

There's a nasty forecast for the next few days, and possibly even severe weather from Hurricane Joaquin!? My last night for guests wasn't supposed to be until Sunday night, but as of today, everything is cancelled out, so my season is officially over.

Guess I'll pull out the recipe books again this weekend....because really, is there anything better to do during a storm?? :O) :O)

good things thursday: b&b

Another season at the b&b is quickly coming to a close. In a way, it seems like forever since my first weekend back in May.....

then again, how can the countdown be down to 10 days??

I had a few of my favorite guests visit this week - a major "good thing" about my job. I was sad though, that Margaret's trip was cut short....with little notice due to (possible) bad weather coming in!? We didn't even get a chance to get ice cream! :O( She is the sweetest person, and I always look forward to her visit! :O)

I also had two other return guests who brought me (LOTS) of produce again this year.

I totally don't expect it, but thank them sooooo much for this generous gift! :O) I am planning to be very creative and use all of it (hopefully even try a few new recipes-which I plan to post!). :O) Thanks again!!! I love talking with both of them and enjoy having them stay at the b&b. I have made many new friends over the past 13 seasons, including this sweet couple. :O) :O)


Produce used so far.....

- tomato sandwiches for lunches

-tomatoes in vinegar (a favorite of Peter's)

- corn on the cob

- yesterday, we had sauted squash w/onions......

 

 

.....and Coconut Shrimp

 

- I also baked all but a few sweet potatoes and froze in ziploc bags. I can take a few out at a time and heat up for a quick side.

I bought the ingredients to make stuffed peppers (to freeze), and broccoli cheese soup, but yesterday was crazy, busy!! Back on the to-do list for tomorrow....

good things thursday: beach walk {september}

 

 

 

 

 

09/17/15

Pioneer Woman Collection @ Wal-Mart

Check out the new Pioneer Woman Collection at Wal-Mart! While I'm obsessed with white dishes right now, all those pretty colors make me want to re-do my kitchen! I love everything...and it is soooo affordable!

Some of my favorites are:

The 12-piece dinnerware set in teal [$44.92] also available in red, plum, & linen

this pretty printed footed bowl set with a splash of orange [$15.88/set of 4]

and these turquoise dessert dishes [$15.68/set of 4] also available in clear & plum

a 2-pack turquiose metal colander set [$17.97] also comes in red & linen

and I must have had a vision about this cow creamer.....



P.W. cow creamer [$5.46] in teal, red, & floral



because earlier this summer sister had a similar one she had found at a yard sale and was selling on eBay....I had to have it!! :O) :O)

 

 

 

 

that dreaded trip to Wal-Mart doesn't seem quite as dreaded now.....I need to check this out!

[10/52] photo challenge: orange

 

a little fall decor....

 

[10/52] photo challenge: orange

 

52 Week Photo Challenge

 

 

congrats nathan!

A big congratulations to Nathan who was officially released from training and is now 2nd man on the DS 506!! We are VERY proud of you!!

 

 

monogram monday: gallery wall

Mom has been sprucing things up a bit at her house and decided to do a gallery wall in the tv room. She shopped her house and came up with some nice pieces. Of course, it has to include at least one monogram. LOVE! <3 <3

 

 

 

 

 

Here are a few more inspiration walls from Pinterest:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and this is my favorite for a kid's room!