Someone Call the Cute Police!

Our precious lab mix is very cute and she does a lot of cute things, but holy crap, this sleeping bulldog puppy takes the blue ribbon today!!!

My First Peruvian Chicken

One of the things I love...Peruvian Chicken. This is the first time making this. I hope my lovely Peruvian girlfriend makes sure I'm making this right. Ladies and gents, I'll report back to you when Hubby takes this off the grill.

Lots of garlic...

and lime...

and cumin, paprika, and other spices...

Now, getting ready for the grill...

Let's hope it turns out delicious...

Five Favorite Things Friday: Remember Our Vets, Solve World Problems, Watch Out Manning, Cookies!

Happy Friday! Whew, we made it to Friday! And I can not believe we are already in the middle of November; Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away! Have an awesome weekend!

Favorite Travel Picture

American flag flying above the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor captured during our trip to Oahu this year--a must-see if you go to the island. And THANK YOU to all our veterans, and specifically to my brother and dad who served selflessly in the U.S. military. Remember to honor our vets this coming Monday!

Favorite Quote

The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind. Cheers to that!

Favorite Recipe

Flourless chocolate cookies!? Why, yes! I admit, I haven’t made these but they look delish thanks to my star baker sis who is perfecting her baking skills in Turin, Italy.

Nugs (Flourless Choco) Nuggets

Favorite Story

So you think your favorite football player is pretty great, eh? Check out super star 9-year old Sam Gordon's first season stats:

• 35 touchdowns
• 2,000 rushing yards
• 65 tackles
• And yes, she’s a 9-year old GIRL!

Favorite Random

Me don’t always eat cookies… This is a shout out to my hubby who is returning this weekend from a week-long trip overseas (India to be exact). No need to ponder the connection--just enjoy!!

Five Favorite Things Friday: Tulum, I'm glad I did, dumplings, power of love

Hello and happy Friday! Hell's breaking loose all over the Cube Farm today BUT...BUT, BUT I'm keeping my chin up. My hubby comes home tonight from a week-long trip and I get to have happy hour(s) with my girlfriends. Hooray for the things that make us happy! So, hey YOU! Yeah, YOU! Turn that frown upside down!! Enjoy!

Favorite Travel Picture

Tulum, Mexico is a fantastic place to relax, laze in a hammock, and sip on some cold bevies—at your own pace. It’s rich in history, and has beautiful beaches and absolutely amazing turquoise water, and is so darn much more peaceful that its northern neighbors.

Tulum beach hammocks waiting for me.

Favorite Quote

Will you look back on life and say “I wish I had,” or “I’m glad I did?” –Zig Ziglar

Favorite Recipe

Homemade Chinese pork dumplings—thanks to a thoughtful Farm mate! Even the wrappers were made by hand. Yummo!

Favorite Story

The power of love: 77-year-old William Larry Swilling walked 7.5 miles last Friday to find a kidney for his wife. And he’d walk many more if he’d have to. “I love her more now than I believe when I married her because we’re not two. We’re one. We need each other and we’ve been together so long.” The Swillings are getting the paperwork together so potential donors can be tested.

Favorite Random

My favorite person—my hubby, of course—is coming home from his biz trip to Switzerland! I hope he brings me Swiss chocolates! Or cheese!

http://thatslikewhoa.com/swiss-chocolate-knife/

Five Favorite Things Friday

Happy Friday! Wow, what a week: Syria attacked Turkey, the jobless rate fell, gas prices rose by 20 cents overnight in California, two actors duked it out for the next presidential role -- oh wait, that's not what this blog is for. Sorry guys! Enjoy your weekend and this week's edition of FFTF!

Favorite Travel Picture

Pictures I love aren't always about landscapes and sunsets; sometimes they just tell a story. Like these ashtrays that were made by a St. Lucian resident who worked hard every day, trying to earn enough to feed his family. The ashtrays were made from local bamboo that he hand sanded, shaped, smoothed, and "stamped" using a permanent marker. He gave just as much care to his necklaces, bracelets, and carved art.

He's one of the most genuine and nicest guys you'll meet in St. Lucia. The hubby and I were fortunate enough to have shared a few cocktails and a lot of laughter with him. If you go, look for him!

Favorite Quote

I am not interested in money, I just want to be wonderful. – Marilyn Monroe

Favorite Recipe

Seriously easy breakfast burrito

 

scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon, and your favorite salsa

wrap it up, chomp, and ejoy!

Favorite Story

This is Tucker. He is a week-old puppy that was found alive thanks to his whimpering. Police who were destroying evidence in a dirt pit heard his cries and saved him just in time. There’s a $2,000 reward being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the jackasses that tried to bury Tucker alive.

Adorable Tucker

Favorite Random

Match book nail files: How cute are these? And practical too. Thanks to my very chic and fun sis, my nails can always look fab. Just drop them in your purse and go!

Five Favorite Things Friday

Happy Friday! It's the last Friday before October rolls in and also one day before a full moon. Enjoy your weekend and hope you enjoy this week's edition of FFTF!

Favorite Travel Picture

Last week was all about sunrises. This week, it's about sunsets! Check out this awesome sunset I captured at Brandenburg Gate, in Berlin, Germany.

Favorite Quote

Not all those who wander are lost. -- J.R.R. Tolkien

Favorite Recipe

For my Meatless Monday this week, I tweaked a recipe from allrecipes.com. This is my version of Spicy Peanut Noodles. Mmm, spicy!

My Own Spicy Peanut Noodles With Kale and Carrots

 

Favorite Story

Never let a disability get you down! Check out Moose and Maverick, abandoned two-legged puppies, who are thriving and doing just fine without all four limbs!

Favorite Random

Getting to listen to Michael Jackson's 25th special edition anniversary album during my commute. Totally Bad!

http://www.michaeljackson.com

Five Favorite Things Friday

Happy Friday! I can't believe it's already Sept. 21! Wow, I totally agree with the saying, "the days are long but the years are short!" It reminds me not to fuss too much on the turmoil and nonsense that happens every day at the Cute Farm and to focus more on the things that bring good cheer and make happy memories. So I hope you enjoy some of my favorite happy things! 

Favorite Travel Picture

I have a thing for sunrises this week! Here's another beautiful one I saw in Mykonos, Greece.

Sunrise Over Mykonos; View from Our Inn

Favorite Quote

“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” – Dalai Lama

Favorite Recipe

Bellini Surgelato (Frozen Peach Bellini), courtesy of Chef Alexis Starkey at Farm to Feast Catering. A Bellini cocktail is a mixture of Prosecco sparkling wine and peach purée which originated in Venice, Italy.

I Made These Peach Bellinis!

Bellini Surgelato (Frozen Peach Bellini)

Serves 4

1/2 cup peach puree - chilled 

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 

1/4 cup peach schnapps 

1 cup crushed ice - more if necessary 

1 cup Prosecco - chilled - more reserved for topping off glasses 

Add sugar to peach puree and place in refrigerator to chill completely.

When your Prosecco and peach puree are completely chilled and you are ready to make drinks, add: peach puree, lemon juice, peach schnapps, crushed ice and Prosecco to blender. Pulse to combine.

Pour mixture into champagne flutes and top off with additional Prosecco. Garnish with thinly sliced peach wedges if desired. Enjoy with good company!

Favorite Story

Patrick--the deserted pit bull, found emaciated and almost dead--has fully recovered. Hooray Patrick!

Patrick, the Miraculous Pit Bull

Favorite Random

My favorite season is just around the corner. Come on Autumn!