Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Whitefish Mountain

My last Montana installment.

Whitefish Mountain
Where I spent most of my time: on my butt.
The skiing Cayargas. These boys were going down blues after two days!

Saturday, January 26, 2013

sweet potato soup

This recipe is from Cook's Illustrated. I was unable to find the actual recipe online to make a link, so here is the emailed recipe my momma sent me. Thank you mom for sending me this, and thank you Cook's Illustrated for the scrumptious recipe!


Sweet Potato Soup:

Cook 6 slices of bacon in a dutch oven until crisp. drain bacon on
paper towel and set aside. Discard all bacon fat but 2T from pot. Add
1 onion chopped fine, 1t packed brown sugar, and 1t salt and cook
stirring occasionally until onion is softened. Stir in 3 minced garlic
cloves and cook until fragrant. Add 2lbs sweet potatoes peeled
quartered lengthwise and sliced thin, 4c low sodium chicken broth, and
1c water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes
are tender. Process in blender. Salt and pepper to taste. Top with
chives and crumbled bacon, but it tastes great plain too! Yum!!! I
think you need to make it.

Friday, January 25, 2013

slowly getting the hang of it

whitefish bunny slope

Montana Highlights from Inside


Alex and Felix

wine, cheese and saucisson from France

Champagne and engagement toasts

a delicious meal by Josh, chef and owner of Culinary Design Studio

chocolate creme brûlée with blackberries and Dan the man

a letter from Santa

Thank you Towle family for the incredible holiday with you all!

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

a thoughtful gift.

Tired of eating out, I decided to try my hand at freezing a couple things. The only thing better than tossing a home cooked meal in the oven with no mess, or effort? These adorable labels. Thank you Jesus!


What's inside the foil, you ask? Click here to find out!