Pot Roast Perfection

I don't know about you, but my weekend was fairly food centered. On Saturday Kace and I had a date night and tried a local Mexican joint that he had been asking to go to for a while. He was slightly disappointed (there just isn't a lot of authentic Mexican food here in the Midwest) but I was super pleased with my steak tacos and gobbled them up. 

On Sunday, I decided to make a pot roast for the first time. I've always been a little intimidated by pot roasts, and to be honest, I didn't even have the proper pan to cook one in. But since I recently inherited some of my grandma's old pots and pans (can't wait to try out recipes in the cast iron frying pan) I thought I would try my luck. I used The Pioneer Woman's Pot Roast and it turned out amazing! I even made some mashed potatoes to go with the roast - something else I had never made before.  

What's "tators" precious? Potatoes. Boil 'em, mash 'em, put them in a stew

Out of the oven. Anticipation. Did it turn out?

Why yes, yes it did!

Considering how easy the roast was, I have a feeling this will become a favorite Sunday meal! Bonus, boyfriend approved!

Wild Style

Kacey and I watched the fun British movie Wild Target yesterday staring Emily Blunt, Bill Nighy, and Rupert Grint. We both thought it was really funny - the movie was a bit cheesy and completely went with it. It sort of had a Johnny English type of comedy to it. But I think the actual star of the show had to be Emily's wardrobe.

 She had on one fantastic, bright piece after another and looked so out of place running for her life (in fantastic shoes no less!) I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for some fun British comedy and bright outfit inspiration!

Pictures from here

Literary Inspirations - Madeline

This literary inspiration is based on Ludwig Bemelman's Madeline books. I suppose this is cheating a bit because these are fully illustrated books, but I loved them growing up and I've been thinking about French inspired things lately, so here we are. 

"In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines...The smallest one was Madeline." Be fearless like our redheaded heroine in a bright yellow or blue coat and lovely hat. Ballet flats will make sure you're comfortable as you're running around Paris, telling off animals at the zoo, making friends with Pepito, or even eating dinner. (I really just want an excuse to write "we love our bread, we love our butter, but most of all we love each other." Was I the only one who watched the tv show too?) Add a cheery red scarf to brighten up your day, and you're ready for your next big adventure!

Bahama Mama

I'm back! I didn't mean to go so long without posting, but immediately after I got home from my trip to the Bahamas, I came down with a nasty cold that I no doubt picked up from an airport. But a nice relaxing weekend with the boy has me feeling much better.

Highlights from my trip:

The ultimate highlight of my trip. The end. 

Oh all right, I did other stuff too :-) (But not as cool as swimming with a dolphin) 

Atlantis Resort 

In "The Dig", a huge aquarium

Walking around Nassau

First look from the plane

Wish you were here!

The ceiling in the lobby

And my obsession with my hipstamatic ap. I can't help it. 

If I may take a page from Jack Sparrow's Book

I'm off to spend 3 days lying on a beach drinking rum.  Welcome to the Caribbean, love.