I heart Italian food

Last night for date night we went up to my most favorite restaurant ever. Cafe Lazio

But we went to the Summit to shop it up first and didnt roll in to the Lazio til about 9:20. They were done cooking :( BOO!

So since I didnt get my Bake Ziti with Meat Sauce fix I am going to attempt to make it tonight!

Yet another thing Pinterest is good for: Recipes. 

Really, if you aren't already on Pinterest, what the crap are you waiting for?! Design ideas, clothing ideas, party ideas, recipes, craft ideas, hair styles, the list goes on.

So I searched Baked Ziti on Pinterest and this image popped up everywhere

  *pic from here

Looks amazing huh? It doesnt quite look like Cafe Lazio's and I am a bit concerned because in the blog post she said used Sour Cream instead of Ricotta cheese. HMMM, I know for a fact that C.L. uses Ricotta. I hope i like it. Plus, not really sure Target even carries Ricotta. I know they dont carry Marscopone. You know, the amazing cheese thats in Tiramisu. My favorite dessert ever.

I REALLY love Italian food. 2nd in line is Mexican. 3rd is Greek. But I CANT stand Asian food. Sometimes when I tell people that they will say, "Oh fill in the blank restaurant  isn't Asian, it's Japanese." Poor moron. Then I have to tell them that Japan is Asian. 

Anyway, after our dinner tonight we are taking the kids to the bonfire! I am an Alabama fan as I should be living in TTown. I think Auburn fans are gross and I love it when we win. But I just cant get into dressing the part. I dont really care about Alabama t-shirts, and houndstooth can move on. I know, dont shoot me. I realize I am the weird one. I just cant rock the houndstooth. Maybe in a subtle way, like just a small little something. The rest of my outfit would have to be non Alabama though. I did just overcome my fear of leopard print and bought a cardigan. But the rest of my outfit is super casual, like with converse. Im not diva-ish enough to rock leopard print and heels and a ruffled shirt. ps: even if I was a diva, not sure I would rock that combo.

So, wish me luck on my Baked Ziti minus Ricotta. Im hoping its amazing.