{Vanilla, Pear, and Vodka Cocktail}

Doesn't this drink look refreshing?? Over the weekend, while in New York, my sister made me a pear martini that was to die for (I ended up having several). When I got back to the office on Tuesday, one of our clients sent us a box full of delicious Harry & David pears. And then when I went to Pinterest last night, one of the first pins I saw was this recipe for a Vanilla, Pear, and Vodka Cocktail. So as confirmations usually come in three's - I would say that the stars have aligned for me to make and indulge in this drink this weekend. I've got the vodka - check. I've got the pears - check. Now all I need are some vanilla beans which I'll get tomorrow, and viola. Mmmmm....can't wait!

And just for kicks - here's another recipe I found - amazeballs, right??? This is definitely in the queue...and of course I'll have to Weight Watcher-ize it (as in low fat cheeses, 2% milk (I just can't do skim), turkey sausage, and wheat pizza dough) and then figure out how many points+ it will be... it will be worth the work!

{Recipes found here: Vanilla/pear cocktail | Mealuffins}

{Tell Me This Doesn't Look Amazing}

I am on a HUGE goat cheese kick these days, and this snack looks like something that is right up my alley - and I challenge you to come up with a more perfect combination than sweet and salty. All you have to do is top a crostini with some goat cheese to add a little saltiness, sliced pear to add a touch of sweetness, walnuts to add some crunch, and a drizzle of honey to bring the whole thing together. Yummmm-o!