I took a week off of blog post writing and I have to say it was a much needed break! Work has been consuming my mind (in a good way!) and I didn’t have the drive or willpower to go into crafty-homemaker mode after work.
But on the weekends, I love to get all creative in the kitchen, hints the title.
Tonight I made this:
Source: recipes.sparkpeople.com via Whitney on Pinterest
…with this:
Source: verybestbaking.com via Whitney on Pinterest
….along with a tossed salad.
Yumminess! My husband thinks I’m becoming quite the connoisseur in the kitchen.
Thank you Pinterest. 
Tell me about your weekend! Do you use Pinterest to pull together your meals too?
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Sometimes you need a week off of blogging to recharge
welcome back and that dinner looks yummy!
Due to 5 major commitments/activities between now and December 1st, I can relate…hard to get together posts when life is so busy…Glad you took a break…Loved your “pinterest dinner”….
Looks delish! I definitely lean on Pinterest for meals idea (especially my What’s for dinner Wednesday features). I spent the weekend with friends, attempting to have a garage sale (major fail!) and doing some cross-border shopping. Fun
Oh no, the garage sale didn’t do so hot?! Well, at least you spent time with friends and did some shopping!
Nom nom nom. I’m going to pin this now
Congrats on the time off!! Good for you for keeping yourself sane.
I could use some serious Pinterest help in the kitchen … or maybe it’s just a personal chef we need. LOL
Perfect timing to read this, I’m headed to make dinner now.
Oh, Pinterest, how did we ever live without it! I need to try that pasta!
I know, right?! It’s my favorite little online cookbook
That looks amazing! I’d say “connoisseur” is a good word for it. (I’d gave you a bonus point if you were my student.)
I have also been blog slacking because of work. Oh well.
Haha I had to go back a couple times and make sure I spelled it right
Boy would I love that meal!!
Have been MIA lately but am back – - Miss You -xoxo
Glad to see you’re back too! Sometimes MIA is nice though!
Oh yum!! I love finding new recipes on Pinterest!
Good for you for taking a little break! I’m having a hard time writing posts, doing projects, and making the rounds to my favorite blogs… what the heck will I do when the holiday craziness kicks in? Happy Monday — bet the hubs was terribly happy with that meal!
xo Heidi
Sometimes a break is exactly what you need to get recharged in the creative&motivation department. The recipes you made look delish! I love browsing pinterest for new recipes when I want to try something new or am getting bored of the same old same old. I find it’s especially helpful for holiday cooking, tons of great recipes on there for special occasions.
Yes! And it’s great for little party dishes too!
I totally use pinterest to help me out in the kitchen! It’s an awesome resource! Glad you took a break if you needed it. Something has got to give sometimes. I’m glad you’re back though.
Yummy Yummy! Pinterest is my biggest inspiration with recipes.
Everyone needs a break! Hope yours was relaxing!!
Welcome back! I hear you on the break – sometimes it’s necessary. I pin so many recipes but I’m guilty of not trying them all out yet (I’ve made a few, mostly for holidays). I’m going to have to step up my game now!
Sometimes you just need a break! Life has been hectic on my end too so I’ve been sparce. It happens sometimes. Glad to see you back though : )
I use Pinterest quite often for recipes- I usually try a few a week. I am addicted to that site! Your meal looks soooo good- drooling over here!
Looks so yummy. Sundays are my big meal days! I made my first pot roast yesterday. Then we made tacos with the leftover meat. I *secretly* pin at work and when I lay in bed at night (it’s the new night read) lol Gotta love Pinterest!
Actually, yes! It’s like my own personal cookbook, full of only things I like! I’ve made several recipes off Pinterest, and they’ve all been winners.
Enjoy your time away. It can get hectic. Those pins look delicious!
Pinterest is my go-to for dessert recipes. Your dinner looks yummy! Hope this week slows down for you a bit. Have a good one!
Thanks, Dana! Yes the desserts on Pinterest are so tempting! I want to try something with pumpkin this year!
I was wondering where you’d been, but you made a few comments so I knew you weren’t dead
. That meal looks delicious! A lot more delicious than something I’d make after a hard week at work. Hope next week is better for you, Whitney!
Haha no I’m still alive, barely.
This meal was delicious!! I brought leftovers to work today. 