Better than Panera's!

Nothing says Fall like warm comfort food!  My family loves going to Panera's for the broccoli & cheese soup and chicken panini sandwich.  

Panera's food is tasty, but not all that healthy for you.  The last time they asked about going to Panera's I decided to make my own homemade organic  broccoli & cheese soup and chicken & cheese panini (I know, you might be thinking that's a lot of cheese...but actually it's not per serving)

It was a big hit....."we like yours better"....... now that makes this Mom happy!

Fall Is In The Air.......

We finally had our first little taste of Fall weather here at the beach!  It got as cold as 56 (okay, it was just one night) this past week which means the pumpkins, pilgrims, and boots are coming out of storage!!

My family loves Fall.  It's a tradition to decorate the house, drink hot cocoa and make fall crafts! 

Here are a few pictures of our decor so far, I'm sure I will add a few more things as we get closer to Thanksgiving.  Grab yourself a Pumpkin Spice Latte and enjoy!

I think I hear the oven calling for something warm and yummy to bake!

Amazingly Easy Homemade Mac & Cheese

I'm what my husband calls "an overcooker"!  I double and sometimes triple a recipe which means we eat the same dish for several days......but no one complains when it's my homemade mac & cheese!

This recipe is quick, easy and way better than any boxed mac & cheese.

1 pound cooked elbow macarone

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or chedder & jack mix

2 cup whole milk (I use fat free half & half)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Top with seasoned breadcrumbs, drizzle a little melted butter over the breadcrumbs to get that beautiful golden, crispy topping

 

 

Beach Simplicity

Life at the shore....... it's been a few month since we moved to the beach and I'm enjoying every minute of it! I'm looking forward to sharing the simple beach lifestyle through decorating ideas, repurposing projects, beach outings and maybe even some cooking!

It's been a long time dream for our family to live near the beach. Life some how seems a little sweeter here at the beach where you can take long walks, collect shells or just watch the waves crash upon the shore ......just a short ride and your toes are in the warm sand!

I hope some of my ideas inspire you to dream, create and enjoy the simple things in life!