Sophie Turns One & Mini Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

They sure do grow up so fast…don’t they? Soon Sophie will be asking for the car keys and $20 to go to the movies with her friends. Our fluffy ball of fur recently celebrated her first birthday, and I couldn’t help but celebrate with a little touch of whimsy. If you only knew how many [...]

Random Thoughts about Sophie

I’m sitting on my back patio taking advantage of the break from consistent rain the past few days. Sophie is always thrilled to play outside while I’m writing, and it’s humorous to watch her bounce around the yard.  Her favorite activities always seem to involve chewing on the various tree limbs, grape vines and fallen [...]

Tomato Feta Salad with Basil Parsley Vinaigrette

This was the salad served at my Impromptu Dinner Party.
Life has thrown several twists and turns this week, which has kept me fairly distracted.  Admittedly, I’m just now catching up on writing the rest of the posts for my Impromptu Dinner Party.  I know, I know.  I should have written these in advance, and set [...]