I'm in love...

Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Pink. Suede. On sale. Last pair in my size...

It's FATE!

Mac N' Cheese Muffins

This one is perfect for you ladies on the go! It is easy to make, light and delicious...plus it is made in perfect serving sizes!

Mac N' Cheese Muffins

Ingredients:

- 4 cups cooked pasta (about 2.5 cups dry)

- 3 strips bacon, crumbled

- 1 Tbsp flour

-1 Tbsp light butter

- 1 cup skim milk

- 1 clove garlic, minced

- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

- 1 egg

- 1 egg white

- 1 10 oz. package frozen, chopped spinach (defrosted and drained)

- Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Melt the butter in a pot, and mix in the flour until well combined. Slowly pour in the milk and garlic and heat until the liquid is just under a boil. Pour in the cheeses, and stir over med-low heat until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove the pan from the heat, and slowly pour in the eggs (they act as the binding agent).

Combine the pasta, bacon, sauce, spinach, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly mixed together. Spoon the pasta into the muffin pan, and sprinkle a bit of cheese on top. Bake about 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.

Makes 12 servings.

140 calories | 16.11g carbs | 5.44g fat | 8.14g protein



Decoration Inspiration

I am sitting here writing this post and watching the Bachelor...the only thing I have to say about this season is that boy need to get himself a hairbrush! And possibly a haircut...I just don't see what they see in him!

Anyways....on to more interesting things! In about a month I will be moving into my own place, and with that comes a TON of new purchases to make the house complete! Up until now, I have never had a whole place all to myself, and have never been able to decorate anything other than my bedroom...so I am very excited and overwhelmed with this new apartment!

Choosing colors for the living room took some time...I have seen so many great ideas on Pinterest, that it was really tough to narrow it down. I decided I MUST have pink in my living room...

Choosing a second color was a little tougher...but I am going to go with aquamarine! The room above is my inspiration for it...I have a brown couch and cream walls, so hopefully the pink and aquamarine will pull it all together well!



I found this beauty on One Kings Lane for $165 (including shipping!!), and had to have it! It has a removable top for storage, and is absolutely adorable! So now I have the pink that I want to work with...just need some accents...

I'll keep you posted as the search for the perfect accessories continues! Unfortunately, Round Top isn't until March 30, so it may be a while till I get a chance to get some of the great junk!

Are you going to Round Top this year?? The show lasts from 3/23-4/8...time is running out to book your lodging!!

I'll be back in a few days with a new healthy recipe...Mac'N'Cheese Muffins!