Unaabi Grill - Cary

I promise we don't eat out every day or at least we're trying not too.  I had to share our favorite place for lunch here close to home.  It's called Unaabi Grill (http://www.unaabi.com/) and it's actually Afghan Cuisine.  I know it sounds scary, but we love it.  Of course if my husband wasn't such a foodie I probably would have never tried it.  I get my favorite meal every time.  Chicken Kubuli.  Jeremy gets Chicken Naringe.  There's always leftovers which is an added bonus.

The chicken is hiding under the yummy brown basmati rice. :)

Mediterranean Deli

I had to share this restaurant with my Raleigh Peeps.  My friend Giselle introduced me to Mediterranean Deli in Chapel Hill.  It was pretty yummy.  If you like this type of food definitely give it a try and if you need dessert afterwards Sugarland is my favorite Gelato.  (We refrained from dessert since we had just done a long walk)

Walking Lake Johnson

I had to share a couple beautiful pictures of Lake Johnson.  When I first moved here I was complaining that they didn't have any cool places to walk, but little did I know it was just all hidden among the millions of trees.  I'm loving the Fall time here.  It's been in the 70's all week.  Yes, it's making up for that insanely hot summer.

Zit Zapper

I was told this product will work great and it's cheap.  It's like $1.00 at Target.  I've tried it and it actually works great.  Had to share.

Speaking of Peppermint

We had a church thing a few weeks ago and someone brought the most amazing dessert.  Here's the recipe so you guys can try it. :)

Frozen Peppermint Cheesecake

Prep: 24 min.  other: 8 hrs.

For a classic pairing, serve slices with Hot Fudge Sauce 

2 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 (8-ounce) pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 cup crushed hard peppermint candy

2 cups whipping cream

Combine first 3 ingredients; press mixture on bottom and 2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside

Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.  Gradually add condensed milk, beating until smooth.  Stir in 3/4 cup crushed candy.

Beat, in a metal bowl,  whipping cream until soft peaks form; gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.  Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup crushed candy on top.  Cover and freeze 8 hours or until firm.  Remove sides of springform pan just before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

Hot Fudge Sauce

1 (12-ounce) pkg. semisweet chocolate morsels

1 cup half-and-half

1 Tbsp butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.  Cook over medium-low heat until chocolate melts and sauce is smooth, stirring often.  Serve warm.  Yield: 2 cups.

It's BAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCKKKKKKK

Yes, it's official we need a life.  We've waited patiently for this to come back.  The Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Shake.  Hmm no wonder I've gained weight living in the south!

New Addiction

I'm loving this blog (Ok I might have a little too much time on my hands) but check her out.  http://www.kandeej.com/

Girls Trip to "Charleston" Baby

It was the best week ever having my childhood friend here to visit.  I can't believe how long I've been friends with Krista, Devrea and Rani.  I'm so blessed to have them in my life still to this day.  The girls flew into Raleigh and because I didn't feel like there was a whole lot to do around here we hopped in the car and headed 4 hours away to Charleston, SC.  I don't think any of us thought we would ever be in S.C.  We had the best time ever AND got to see where the South Carolina Boys grew up.  We could finally see what they were bragging about while at Ricks College.  We ended up renting the cutest condo right downtown (http://www.vrbo.com/185123)  which is a good thing with all of our luggage we had.  Of course sharing the one bathroom between 4 girls was comical.  I think we crammed in everything possible from a Touring Plantations, Carriage Ride, Ghost Tour, Beach Day, Hitting the Spa (http://www.charlestonplace.com/web/ocha/spa.jsp)  and of course eating some amazing Southern Food (Hyman's, Poogan's Porch, Fleet Landing).  Thanks girls for coming to visit and we definitely have to make this a yearly thing if possible. :)

The Beautiful City of Charleston

Carolina Boys

Spa Day.  Scary no makeup!

Touring one of the Plantations

Another Plantation Tour.  We're Nerds, but we loved it.

This one was my favorite tour

Carriage Ride

Catching some sun!

K & I

All of us girls.  

Christensen Reunion

Kinlee is getting so big!

Listening to Conner sing for us.  I don't know where he got the voice.  It sure wasn't from our side. :)

Rafting the Payette

Jeremy and I were more then happy to head to Idaho for a couple weeks in August.  We had a pretty hot summer here in Raleigh.  It was usually 110 with the humidity.  Ugh.  We were so excited for the reunion and knew since Chris was in charge of the fun that we would be busy every day.

First Anniversary!

Wow has the time flown by.  Jeremy and I have been married a year now.  I'm absolutely loving married life.  Raleigh is really growing on me.  I'm really loving it here.  I've made some great friends out here that have made it even better.  For our anniversary we were in Idaho.  We ended up going to Sun Valley with my brother Chris and Fam for a couple days.  We got to see our favorite singer Michael Franti.  What better way to celebrate.