Coooooking - Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli!

I think it's pretty clear I'm obsessed with cooking and food... and today I took my obsession to the next level. This morning, motivated & awake at 7:15 am, I decided I would try making homemade pasta, specifically ravioli, with a butternut squash filling (yes, I'm also obsessed with this fall vegetable and its greatness in pasta.) I referenced my old school Better Homes cookbook for the basic pasta recipe and this blog for the butternut idea, combining the two to just wing it and see what happened. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, and sadly the only main complaint is that my ravioli do not look perfect like the store bought ones. Yet, there were no complaints in regards to the taste. I made a few shortly after assembling, pairing the pasta with melted butter, sage, walnuts and fresh thyme. I was able to freeze the rest (19 more) and used the helpful tip from a coworker - freeze on wax paper on a cookie sheet so they freeze individually and then package as needed - Great idea! The whole process took about 2 hours, but with some Pandora (Eklipse is a great station for mellow music to cook to), time flew by and it was worth all of the effort.

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52 Weeks of Floor Plans --- Week 21!

Week 21! I have a cozy bedroom now, and love its quaint size, so I stemmed this weeks design with the simplicity of the room. The only change I would make to my current space would be to switch the window wall (I only sleep on my right side, so I would love it if the sunrise would be conveniently positioned to wake me in the morning. I love this wall color and the retro couch. And I'm a sucker for orange/ peach roses. Source A clean color scheme with eclectic accents for the kitchen. Source This deep blue with white trim and light wood are very serene and relaxing (and there is a chevron blanket which makes me like this space even more!) Source Chevron! Source I would love a walk in closet, even if a small one. Source Simple and clean counters, dark cabinetry. Source Walk in shower with glass tile & a simple bench. Source Small but beautiful powder room. Source

52 Weeks of Floor Plans - Week 6!

Week 6! For the last few weeks I've been posting original floor plans inspired by images from Pinterest and Houzz. This week, my plan is a collaboration of my favorite designs. This Silo resembling entry really caught my attention, especially with the built in coat hooks and modern lighting fixture. I especially love the planks of wood covering the walls. Rustic and modern. Source Quick Rear Exterior Sketch I always revisit this kitchen, but the modern/rustic look makes this my all time favorite! Source Living - Great use of the space to add additional sleeping. Wood beams, neutral tame color scheme. Iron railing. Source Sleeping - Love the nook design. The idea of the bed being placed in a space primarily for sleeping inspired me to include a similar space but to include sliding barn doors to create privacy. Source Source A small bathroom would house a walk in shower. ...

52 Weeks of Floor Plans --- Week 18!

I'm starting to think I should have named this blog "Cooking & Cottages" Especially with Week 18's design. With all of my recent culinary obsessions, I realized that I should consider creating a design with all of my favorite things... *A plentiful garden to grow most of my food* Source *A chef's kitchen with a gas stove* (gas stoves scare me - hence the reason the stove is on the wall furthest from the bedroom!) Source Source *A renovated barn as the facade & bones of the main living space* (I wrote my thesis on renovated barns, and love them, so I try to incorporate them into my designs whenever possible) Source *A library/ study* (and to display my ceramic collection) Source *A large picture window in the master bedroom to welcome morning light* (with the window facing east so I can wake up to the morning light coming in) Source And this list could go on and on...

...Designing My Own Path...

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