A Weekend in Paradise

Ok, well not paradise exactly, but pretty darn close!

I spent the weekend in Napa Valley. We went wine tasting, ate yummy food, and attended a concert (Natasha Bedingfield) at the Mondavi winery.

Terra Valentine, beautiful! 

he was over the door at Terra Valentine 

at the concert, so much fun!

On Sunday afternoon we went to Mustard's for an early lunch. Before hand, we walked around their garden.  If you get a chance to go to Mustard's I highly recommend that you try the onion rings and the Lemon Meringue Pie! 

mom and step-dad

giant sunflower

lemon meringue pie

Current Obsession

Occasionally I become completely obsessed with an accessory. Currently, I am loving this tote from Kate Spade.

Can't you imagine me sitting on the beach in Hawaii with this beautiful tote carrying all of my beach necessities? I can!


Happy Monday!

S'More Please

Now that I am officially on summer vacation (oh the perks of being a teacher, my friends), I have more time to do the things I love.  One hobby that I will be documenting more frequently is baking.  I was recently looking for a new cupcake recipe and came across Martha Stewart's S'mores Cupcakes.

the batter seemed a little watery to me at first, but thickens up as it sits

They have a deliciously crunchy graham cracker bottom, a chocolatey cake, and a marshmallow frosting. Bonus, I get to use my kitchen torch to add the toasty marshmallow effect that usually comes with roasting marshmallows over a campfire.

Wishing you were sitting by a campfire with a marshmallow on a stick? Try these cupcakes for the same effect.

Happy eating!