grilled pizza.

when the weather is nice, i absolutely love eating outdoors.
now that i've finally got my own (small) patio, the man-friend and i are working to create a cute little outdoor space.
i've also been spending a lot more time in the kitchen, making yummy homemade meals.

this is the first meal we enjoyed outside -- grilled pizza with basil pesto & ricotta!




*xo...

brunch is for lovers.

we had friends over this morning for valentine's day brunch, and i made a *ridiculous* amount of food.
after all of the prep & cooking, i was too tired to take photos, but the menu included:
* linguine & prosciutto frittatas (minus the prosciutto, of course!)
* homefries
* banana rabanada (brazilian french toast), with optional berry topping
* various scones -- berry, chocolate chip and apple & rosemary
* coffee & mimosas

the french toast and scone recipes are from "vegan brunch" by isa chandra moskowitz.

the apple & rosemary scones were soooo good! (especially topped with little heart-shaped pats of butter!)

<3

*xo...