Meals on Wheels [Ham and Swiss Quiche]

I love to take dinner to sweet friends and loved ones when they welcome a new little one to their family or when they're in need of a little extra love.  I always try to deliver the food in disposable containers so there is no need to worry about returning them and attempt to remember snack options and a little something sweet.  Lately, I've also included a quiche, which reheats well and can be breakfast, lunch, or dinner.  Pair it with a good salad and you're good to go.  Another bonus....pie crusts typically come in two, so I make one for them and one for us. 

You can add just about any fillings you'd like, but I love to use Martha's recipe as a starter.  This time I added sautéed mushrooms and spinach. 

Blue and White Style

Blue and white china....the perfect addition to decorating any home.  I have a true obsession.  (Well, if I'm being honest, I have a true love for all china, but more on that later.)  The other day I came across a great find with this lovely blue and white planter.  I'm trying to focus on only buying what I love, and with this it was love at first sight. 

Kitchen Essentials: Le Creuset, Cast Iron, and Chef's Salt

The other day a sweet friend (and very talented cook) and I were reading an article about kitchen must haves.  The concept of the article was if you could have only one pan and one ingredient (seasoning, etc.) what would it be? We got to talking and I've narrowed mine down.....

Casablanca with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Yesterday Bestie KP and I attended the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.  This performance was a special viewing of Casablanca with the orchestra playing the score.  It was phenomenal, truly. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wishing you and your loves a very happy and special Valentine's Day.  Hubby and I are spending the day together snuggling and relaxing and will have a delicious home-cooked meal by the fire this evening.  What are your special Heart Day plans?  Hope you enjoy them, whatever they may be!! 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Five on Friday [Valentine Edition]

Happy Friday!!  Although I'm disappointed Bestie MHDRL is heading back home this weekend, I'm super excited for one more celebration for the little man's birthday before they leave.  It will be the perfect way to end this incredible time together.  I'm so very grateful to have them in my life.  I'm also, of course, looking forward to a special little dinner with my Valentine...I'm thinking maybe lobster tails, but we shall see. Any big plans for y'all?  Now, here's my Five on Friday:

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I LOVE a good Bloody Mary!  We enjoyed a couple to end last week, and think we just might have to repeat that special treat again this weekend!  Typically Zing Zang is my go-to mix, but Kroger didn't have it and the liquor stores aren't open in Indiana on Sundays.....enter Hoosier Momma mix.  It was quite yummy, especially paired with my favorite garnishes of olives and pickled okra the perfect Sunday treat.  What's your favorite way to make a Bloody Mary??

Levenger Circa Notebooks

Hubby says I have a problem.  I will purchase all kinds of organizational tools (baskets, bins, desk organizers...you get the idea....) in hopes that someday I will finally be organized.  If I'm being totally honest, he's right.  In my defense though, sometimes these organizational tools actually work, and then a portion of my life is orderly and organized.