Domestic Bliss...

We had kind of a ho-hum weekend.  Nothing too exciting, but after the weekends past, it was nice to just relax.  I decided to try some new recipes I'd picked up and they were all winners.  I made a brisket in my Martha Stewart "Le Creuset" knock off cast iron pan with onions, bbq sauce, and a Dublin Dr. Pepper.  It was wonderful!  Like always, I love cooking with soda when it comes to bbq.  It gives it such a good flavor and a subtle sweetness that you can't deny!  I also made a Quick Cheddar Beer Bread with one of Dan's Shiner Bock Frost beers.  It turned out very moist and yummy with butter smeared all over it.  Then I attempted some Spicy Pretzels that my friend Sundey posted on Facebook.  I had everything I needed for it in my pantry and it was wonderful!  I'll be making these for Super Bowl Sunday!

Dan and I made a quick trip to Stonebriar Mall to pick up a few things left on our wedding registry; a French Rolling Pin from Williams-Sonoma (for that pie crust I'm going to make....one of these days) and a Hot Air Popper from Macy's.  It was on sale for 19.99 and I couldn't resist!  Dan and I have been wanting one for so long and couldn't wait any longer. 

Let me say...I've been a fool for eating popcorn any other way.  It is so amazing and fluffy.  When paired with melted butter (wrong, I know, but fantastic!), Reese's Pieces, and a Dr. Pepper...I'm not sure there's anything else more wonderful in the world.  I'm in a blissful state right now....even though I'm watching my husband as he's got his favorite series "The Venture Bros." on the tv.  I don't mind watching it with him.  He smiles with a boyish joy that I find so sexy. 

To many more lazy Sundays with my husband......God is good!