Cardamon Rice Pilaf

This week's French Friday's recipe was Cardamon rice pilaf. This was my first time cooking with cardamon and I have to say it won't be my last. I loved all the flavors in this rice and think it will be a repeat in our house. If you would like to know more about French Fridays with Dorie check it out here

Macaron Madness

It's that time again! The time when I decide to waste an entire day doing one thing, trying to perfect french macarons. This time I made mango flavored with mango filling, lemon with lemon curd filling and pistachio with french buttercream filling. This is a very addictive hobby. I am thinking of ways to make the next batch as soon as I finish the first batch. It's weird. I hope to one day make a fabulous macaron. I could look forever at some expert macaron makers like her and her.

Bacon Egg & Asparagus Salad

After a brief absence from French Fridays with Dorie I have made my return! This week's recipe was the Bacon, egg and asparagus salad. I loved everything about the salad except one thing... the runny egg yolk. I wimped out. I know I probably would have been fine but I just didn't trust the freshness of my eggs and well nobody was really into trying it. So I went with the old standard hard boiled eggs. I think the runny yolk probably adds to the flavor and consistency of the dressing that lacked a bit without it. Overall it looked nice and we all enjoyed it!

Egg Salad

Today the boys are having egg salad in a spinach tortilla, olive cheese wheels, carrots and a couple of peanut butter chocolate chip mini muffins. For some awesome lunch ideas check out What's for Lunch Wednesdays