Tuesday, May 25, 2010

ali's back!

Last night was the kick-off of a new season of my favorite reality TV series, The Bachelor/Bachelorette! Each season I get hooked watching what will inevitably be a train wreck but I just can't stop watching! I enjoy seeing how ridiculous the show is each season; the drama is unbelievable. It's my guilty pleasure. Plus I must admit, I read some amazing blogs that provide quite comically commentary; all the things I am thinking while watching the show. Check this one out!

Last night, after eating a delicious meal prepared by my best friend Kerry and her husband Chris, while waiting for the Bachelorette to come on, I made Texas Chocolate Sheetcake. I combined two different recipes; one from The Pioneer Woman and another from Homesick Texan. I did this as the second had cinnamon and I love cinnamon. My taste testers gave it the official approval as I caught them both going back for seconds. ;) Not sure if it was as good as my mom's but maybe a close second. Anyone notice how nothing you make will ever be quite as good as your mom's, why is that? I will test on a couple others tonight as I watch the American Idol finale. GO LEE!!!

And for good measure my simple joy for the day. Enjoy! :)


Monday, May 24, 2010

simple joys

So I know I am very overdue for a post. I promise a more detailed one is coming soon. Today I decided to change my blog address and name to simply joys. I loved the idea of it. So here is my simple joy for the day. Enjoy! :)