2013 Photos: Week 6

Here are a few random thoughts from this week! 

Husband surprised me with a treat when I picked him up from work.
Apparently, they have an ice cream vending machine in his office.... 

The newest edition to my collection. Kate.
Kate Spade. 

On Saturday, husband and I took a class in glass art. We had the chance to work with torch work, stained glass (copper foil method) and glass cutting. We didn't get to take it all home, but here is what we have to show so far...

Torched swizzle sticks. "Honey Dipper" style!
Sorry , blurry photo! 

More of our torched swizzle sticks. 

Cooper Foil stained glass sun-catchers. 

Edible Adventures: 2011 - A Year In Review

Clearly I was not so good at posting my many edible adventures last year. I don't think I posted a single one! Of course, that does not mean that I didn't have any. Aaron and I tried all kinds of tasty things last year, but apparently we were too busy to take photos and document them. We only have a few! Here is a photo recap of 2011's Edible Adventures (what I could find!)

Crêpes! A recipe from one of his childhood French teachers. 

Strawberry cupcakes and ice cream.
Both made with fresh strawberries from the local stand. 

This was my birthday gift from Iowa Mom and Dad --
an apple peeler-corer-slicer! 

We peeled several large bags of apples. 

Of course, we took pictures of the apples,
but failed to take pictures of the tasty treats we made. 

Since I don't have pictures of all of the awesome recipes we used, here is a list of the recipes I used:
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Chicken and Mushrooms in a Garlic White Wine Sauce
Crock Pot 3 Bean Turkey Chili  (Since I really do not like chick peas, I only used two beans!)
Strawberry Ice Cream
Maple Apple Crisp
Rubbed and Grilled Pork Loin
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Christmas Ham with Pineapple