Last weeked I had the oppotunity to bake some things for the upcoming holiday get togethers Brian and I will be attending.  I actually had the house to myself for a night, so it was the perfect time to get my cook on!  Brian was down in Emporia doing part of the bathroom remodel- plumbing [...]

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This past Saturday evening my cousin Kate came up to visit and spend the night.  We had a blast eating, drinking, talking and playing a few rounds of Guitar Hero (with singing). There were a couple of firsts that happened on Saturday.  Kate got to see our house for the first time and hang out [...]

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This post is old school for two reasons: I am writing it. I can’t cook like Courtney, so I will not speak of food. Now on to bidness, I got a new toy that I have wanted for some time: What is this and why is it significant you may ask? This badass mutha is [...]

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Two great things, one great weekend! Saturday night, Brian and I attended a benefit concert in honor of my late cousin John held at Spivey’s Bar and Grill in Lenexa, KS.  John died this past February at a very young age from neck cancer.  Last year my cousin’s friends put together a benefit concert to [...]

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This recipe is great for those long, cold days of winter.  It is very easy to throw together before you leave for work, and takes minutes to finish preparing once you get home.  It is also a Cooking Light recipe, so I guess it is somewhat healthy for you. Ingredients: 1 lb. top round steak, [...]

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