We Have Arrived

We've officially arrived in Columbus and, after a hearty lunch to pep me up, I'm feeling really good about all this. Dillon and I walked through campus today and it still feels so unreal that we're actually here. Our sublet is perfect for the short time we'll need it and the kitties are doing great!!

I've designated the month of August to be my (in my opinion) well deserved Stay-cation. Yes, I know I had a honeymoon last year and made a couple of trips to NYC, but with no job and a lot of time on my hands, I've taken it upon myself to do some serious vegetating.

In fact, I can barely write this post because I'm completely engrossed in a Top Chef marathon that I:

A. Feel completely guilty about spending the entire day watching.

B. Am toying with the idea of going to cooking school. *NOTE* This, of course, happens every time I become engrossed in a Top Chef marathon. I'm also considering summering at the Jersey Shore, becoming a Real Housewife of Columbus or gaining 100 lbs just so I can meet Jillian and Bob. Besides, Dillon's not to keen on my going on the Bachelorette.

Yes, I have to get my resume together.

Yes, I need to cook dinner for my very productive husband (he's busy WRITING!!).

Yes, I need to return several phone calls and make a date with an old college pal.

But, it can wait, right? I'm on staycation, Dammit!!!

Cookie Time

I've decided a wise way to spend my time, would be to document my ongoing projects and share them with you all. Anyone who knows me well, knows how much I love to bake! So what better way to start my "New Years Blog" than with a new recipe for amazing cookies?!

One of my husband's favorite treats is white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. I've never made them, but scoured the web and found an excellent version. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

makes about 3 dozen cookies

1 C butter, softened

1 C granulated sugar

3/4 C light brown sugar, packed

2tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

2 eggs

2 1/2 C all purpose flour

1tsp baking soda

10 oz white chocolate chips

1C chopped macadamia nuts

Directions:
Heat oven to 375F. IN large bowl, beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt with electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, beat well. Stir together flour & baking soda: gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. (Edges are golden brown and center is set). Cool slightly on cookie sheet, then move to wire tack to cool completely.