Blueberry Cobbler

I have been craving something sweet lately and since blueberries are in - I thought blueberry cobbler. And I must say this recipe is pretty darn good. It will defintely satisfy any sweet tooth you have. Enjoy!

Recipe via Cooking Light

Ingredients
Filling:

• 6 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Topping:

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 5 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup fat-free sour cream
• 3 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Preheat oven to 350°.

To prepare filling, combine first 4 ingredients in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.

To prepare topping, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (flour through baking soda) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in sour cream to form a soft dough.

Drop dough by spoonfuls onto blueberry filling to form 8 dumplings. Brush dumplings with milk; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar. Place baking dish on a jelly roll pan. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until filling is bubbly and dumplings are lightly browned.

Memorial Weekend

I love summertime - even though it can be HOT, HOT. I enjoy being down at the beach, going fishing and just hanging out family. Memorial weekend always seems to kick-off summer and this year it went off with a bang! Not only did we celebrate all of the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to serving this wonderful country, but also my mom's 60th birthday.

My mom's brother, Alan and his wife Jolene; and her sister, Sharon along with her Daughter Stacy and granddaughter Lynleigh, came to visit. We all had so fun catching up, eating great food and of course, playing cards. (I didn't win, but it was still fun)

My Uncle Alan got a chance to reel in a big AJ on Saturday, as a few of us went offshore. It had to be one of the most beautiful days out on the water in a loooooooonnnnnng time. It was so flat and not a cloud in the sky.

Our catch

Had to sneak in a pic of the cutest littlest boy ever!

Birthday Weekend

Last Friday was Mr. C's birthday and unbeknowst to him I planned a weekend full of surprises, including a weekend filled with two of his very good friends and his sister. Mr. C can sometimes make it difficult to surprise him, so I was so thrilled that everything went as planned and he was SUPER surprised.  We are so lucky to have such great friends, ones that we will share many more memories with. All in all I think Mr. C had a fab 30th birthday. It was a busy weekend and I am so glad that his birthday is over - he was milking it all last week. Uh...he can finally go back to doing his own laundry!



Me and the birthday boy

Everyone on the Miss Behavin' Again

Went with a bourbon theme for the party

Mags on the way home- she had was pooped.

   




It's his Birthday...

It's his birthday and we gon' party like it's yo birthday, we gon' sip Bacardi like it's his birthday
...sorry 50 cent flashback....

Thirty years ago today, Mr. C entered this world. Happy Happy Birthday to my hubby!

Boy he sure was a cutie and still is of course!

Californication Part 2

Well if you remember in the first post about my Cali vacation (you can read that here), I mentioned all of the great places we ate at. Because every place was just so delish I decided to make a post of it's own. Of course we hit up some of the famous hot spots, but no celebrity spotting's.


The Ivy
The restaurant is located on Robertson Boulevard tucked away behind beautiful lush landscaping. The inside is decorated like a little cottage with fresh roses on every table. Oh and I almost forgot, if you do go don't take any pictures - yes, I got in trouble for taking pictures :(



Chrystina and Mom 



yummy pizza with fresh tomatoes and basil

This is the picture that got me in trouble - guess they thought I was taking a picture of someone.

Nobu 
Now this place was a bit pricey, but sure was good and totally not was I expected. I guess since stars dine there a lot, I was thinking it was going to be something fancy, but I was wrong - just like every other sushi restaurant I've been to.

yellowtail with jalapenos

little wonton tacos with spicy shrimp and white fish

Spicy tuna

Saddle Peak
This place was very interesting. The restaurant is an old log cabin and serves everything from steak and seafood to buffalo and antelope. I of course ordered the lamb chops.

We definitely didn't go hungry!

Cheers!









Californication

I finally got my much needed vacation! Woo-Hoo. Where did I go you ask? Well if you haven't figured it out yet, I spent most of last week in California! My mom, sister and I had a girls trip to remember. Let me just start out by saying this trip has been in the works for about year. Last spring my Mom wanted to take a trip with her girls to Cali., but with work and grand baby on the way it just had to be put on hold. Then this past February, my mom started talking about it again - and well, my sister and I thought this year would be the year - a girls trip rolled into my mom's 60th birthday celebration!

We had such a wonderful time eating at great restaurants, great shopping and spending time with great friends.  Our trip began last Tuesday, which I think might have been one of the longest days of my life. I went to work, got off at 2, drove to Panama City, then arrived in L.A. at 11:30 p.m. their time...(just makes tired thinking about it again). We packed so much in the fours days we were there. California was not really what I expected - it was very laid back and mountain scenery was just beautiful! Now I have to admit I was a little disappointed that we did not have any celebrity sightings. Oh well always next time!

I'm Baaaack

Thanks to my sister, who so kindly pointed out that I have been WAY behind in my blog posts, I am making my comeback. I don't have that many followers, but I want to apologize to those who do or did read my blog. I have no excuses, except that the last two months have just been crazy busy with work, social commitments, traveling to the beach. But enough with the excuses I am turning over a new leaf and to begin here are a few pics of what we have been up to for the last couple of months or so.

the boys at the Luau Dinner Party 

My sister and I looking festive for the Luau

Mr. C coloring eggs for Easter

Our colorful eggs!

 

Eli ready for the pool

Eli enjoying his first expereince at Gordo's - of course he couldn't eat anything,

but we were just showing him what he as to look forward too.

POPS in the Park at Southwood

Mr. C and I Easter Sunday