Tomato Dog

Correct me if I am wrong, but it was my understanding that dogs don't normally go for tomatoes.  Maybe some  spaghetti sauce if it has meat in it, but straight-up raw tomatoes-- most dogs I've met wouldn't give um the time of day.

Oreo Ice Cream Cake

You know how you have those friends that are really good friends, and they seemingly have always been you friends, but you don't know how you started being friends?  Its not like you went to school or church with them, and they aren't your neighbors... God just mysteriously plunked them into your life, and they have been there ever since?  Its like God just gave you a random kiss seemingly out of nowhere... those kinds of friends are wonderful.

Zucchini Chocolate Cake

Allow me to introduce you to one of the tastiest ways to eat a vegetable.

I will admit, I was dubious when Laura gave me this recipe and said it was a great way to use up those monster zucchinis.  But Laura is a great cook, so I took the recipe--and the hint to stop leaving giant vegetables on her desk and in her car-- and tried it.

30 days

Because I just want to get rid of that last pesky 10 (ok, 15) pounds.

Because my "weight loss journey" has been going on for about 2 years and its taken me that long to loose 15 pounds.

Bbbbbbbbbbbbbrownies!

This is not the recipe of the week, but my in-laws are visiting and my sister-in-law and I decided we needed to make some nice, warm brownies since it was a rainy day.

We tried to do it P-dub style...

I Heart Lands End

It was far, it was hot, and it was intense, but it was SO WORTH IT!

Fresh Peach Pie

This one is really good, really easy, and really versatile.  I got it from my mom.

T-Shirts

I saw this great idea for t-shirts on Ashley Ann's blog, and I couldn't wait to try it.  I decided to make shirts for my sibs to give to them when we all exchanged birthday gifts at Christmas in July (confusing, I know).

Pearce Family Christmas in July

I decided to try to tell this story through pictures. Keep in mind I am not very good at taking pictures and I am even worse at remembering to take pictures. Here goes nothing:

Mad Tea Party

A couple of weeks ago, Katie and I were offered 8 mismatched placesettings for a Mad Tea Party, and we just couldn't wait to use them.  So we threw a party!
Since it is the middle of summer, we focused on iced tea instead of hot tea (although hot tea was available).  And since neither of us know when to stop and are the daughters of women with the gift of hospitality and hostessing, we went all out.  And we were very tired.  But it was very fun.  But we were very tired.  We should have taken the help that was offered (lesson learned).

Lemon Pasta

Recently I have fallen in love with The Pioneer Woman's blog, especially the Cooking section.  I stumbled across this recipe in the "Cowgirl Food" category.  It seemed strange enough that I figured I just might like it (I am working on trying new flavor combinations--I tend to stick with the same old kinds of stuffs because I know they're good).

Creamy Chicken Sandwiches

This recipe is another so-good-yet-so-simple recipe, and it is an easy way to feed a crowd.  It is very flexible, and amounts are approximate.  We can thank my mom for this one (and my mother-in-law for the mac n' cheese).