Dessert Mania!

Cherry Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt

1/4 cup agave nectar

2 t pure vanilla extract

2 c cherries, pitted and chopped (I pulsed them in the food processor)

Mix together and pour into your ice cream maker and let it do it's job! :)

I am new to this whole *insert pictures in blog* thing so my formatting is n00bish.. Oh well.. Anyway, above you will see the results from my first coconut experience.. I loved it! Here is what I did with it...

Coco Loco Banana Popsicles

1 1/2 c ripe bananas, smashed

1 1/2 cups 100% natural coconut water

2 tsp agave nectar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 c shredded unsweetened coconut

In a food processer, puree bananas and coconut water until smooth. Add agave and vanilla and blend until combined. Use a spatula and scrape into a mixing bowl. Mix in coconut. Pour mixture into cups or popsicle molds and freeze until firm.. Deeelish!

Squash and Tomato Pasta Sauce

Hello there! I have recently adapted a new lifestyle; I call it my "Jesus food diet". Basically the way it works is I only eat naturally occuring foods. I thought it would be difficult, but really; it's kind of fun! My biggest hurdle is chocolate.. So I'm just kind of really limiting it right now. I have been trying so many new recipes and am going to be sharing some of my favorites! Today.. Squash and Tomato Pasta Sauce. I am actually proud of this one because it is one of my very first attempts at creating something all on my own! Well... Here it is; enjoy!

1 onion, chopped

1 1/2 c red wine

1/2 summer squash, diced

1 starship squash, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

8 oz tomato sauce

1 tomato, seeded and chopped

small palmful dried oregano leaves

pinch marjoram

2 T extra virgin olive oil

In a skillet heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion and simmer until translucent. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about a half an hour. If you feel you need a little extra liquid mix in some tomato juice. Serve over pasta or rice.

Wow.. How much life has changed....

Today is William's second birthday. Wow. Where has the time gone? I know that phrase is so cliche, but it's so true! This time two years ago I was laying in a hospital bed holding my newborn son; completely clueless about how much my life was going to change.

Before I had a baby it was nothing to say, run to the grocery store. Today it takes 1. courage 2. at least 45 minutes 3. Diaper bag packed with everything imaginable because the one item you forget (say extra outfit) is the one item you need (example; blowout) 4. LIST (you will IMMEDIATELY forget the reason you came to said store) 5. Logistical plan for the entire store to figure out how to get in and out as quickly as possible 6. The greatest amount of willpower EVER to avoid the lovely chocolate bars in the checkout lane...

I love my children though and would change nothing! Today for William's birthday I dropped Owen off at mom's and took him to meet daddy for lunch. He even got birthday ice cream! After Will's nap Grandma and I took the birthday boy to the bike trail to try out his brand new plasmacar *AWESOME*. We then decided to head to Baskin Robbins for EVEN MORE ICE CREAM! (Read "Happiest Boy Ever"). We timed our arrival perfectly with Daddy's and we were able to open his presents as a family before bed. Yaay birthdays! I am very excited for Nate's half day tomorrow so we can let William pick out his gifts from his Grandad and Great Mamaw, as well as his birthday party at Lion's Park. :)