Have I lost my mind?

So, another signing has come and gone, and I didn't leave Kings English Bookshop empty handed. Of course I bought another cookbook. I simply couldn't resist. Not to mention that I was signing my book in the same room with other cookbooks, the best of the best surrounding me. Gardening books, were there too, but I had to limit myself to one this time. After all, staying on a budget is the hardest thing for me to do. And I WILL conquer this weakness.

This cookbook is rather special. I have been an avid baker and cooker for the longest time. I admire those who have written cookbooks, and those who will share their best recipes with me.



But I stumbled upon a signed copy of The Pioneer Woman- by Ree Drummond... long after she appeared in Salt Lake City for her book tour last fall, which I missed because I was busily signing copies of my own book- not that she would know or care.... anyway, I was instantly in love. I came home with my book in hand, got into my pj's and started to read.... and read... and read. I finished the whole book that very night- what else was I to do? The U2 concert had been cancelled.

I made my grocery list and checked it twice. I was off with said list in hand, wallet in the other. I was a girl on a mission, ready to feed her family "down-home cooking."

I simply can't get enough. I've made:

Simple, Perfect Enchiladas- My husband was in heaven and did exactly as I asked. He even did the dishes by himself (without being asked)!
Potato-Leek Pizza- WOW!
Egg-In-The-Hole- Yummy, buttery, and my son, age 6, had 4 servings. Enough said!
Beans and Cornbread- Minus the cornbread. We had the beans over our Navajo Tacos while camping. I pre-made these beans and they froze and reheated beautifully!
Marlboro Man's Favorite Sandwich- Lick the skillet good. Husband asked, "how much butter is in here." Answer, "You don't want to know." But worth it.
Migas- A hit for dinner too, with avocado on top!
French Breakfast Puffs- Pictures below( the more pictures I took, the more I ate and there were only crumbs left.



I started with 3 muffins...



and ended up with crumbs on my plate.

And the baking and cooking will continue into next week. I am so happy and think that Ree is my new BFF. She doesn't know it yet, but she is. Secretly, I think my husband considers her part of our family now too.

Happy Baking & Cooking!

P.S. Here's the link to buy her cookbook on amazon.com, or visit the King's English Bookshop- 1511 South 1500 East, Sugarhouse- For you local's of course. Be sure to tell them hi from the Cupcake Lady!