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April 22, 2011

365- Week 15

A food related photo everyday until 2012. Here’s week 15:

111/365 During nap time today.

milky tea & malted chocolate eggs

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April 21, 2011

Berry Studded Baked Oatmeal

baked oatmeal

I already have 3 food related posts in my queue, but somehow I feel this great sense of urgency to share with you what I ate for breakfast this morning! Those posts will have to wait because you have breakfast to make this coming weekend and you’lll WANT to make this, no doubt. Let me start by saying that I almost NEVER make oatmeal and I’m not really sure why! My husband, who is a total oatmeal lover, gets the short end of the stick on this one. He’s been away for work for the past few days and I thought it would be nice to welcome him back with something warm, sweet & tasty for breakfast this morning. You know…to make him realize how good he’s got it at home! And yes…he already KNOWS this! After he finished the big bowl I served him, he said “This was excellent. I really loved it!”  And that, my friends is reason enough to make this. Your favorite oatmeal loving person will be happy and that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you make something JUST right for someone special? That’s nothing BUT love!

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So, what does it taste like? Think rice pudding meets bread pudding meets berry cobbler meets oatmeal mixed with tart berries and sweet gooey bananas. Also, can we say how EASY it is? Line fruit on the bottom of a baking dish, add oats, then milk, top with more fruits & nuts and bake. I think this is going to be one of those recipes that becomes an improvisational staple at my house. Just thinking of the potential flavor combos has me excited! Ooh! What about crystallized ginger, honey & almonds? What about something savory with bacon, maple syrup & bananas?! I told you I was excited…
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#5. Have a Nacho Party!

nacho party time!

You know what’s dangerous? Figuring out that it’s super EASY to make your own Nacho Cheese Sauce. This kind of information can be really helpful if you want to host a Nacho Party!  Knowing how to make your own nacho cheese is not helpful when you plan on wearing a bathing suit soon. If you find yourself making a batch and suddenly you’re sitting on the couch watching Housewives shows on Bravo with nothing but the pot & a spoon, STOP YOURSELF!  This activity, although incredibly tempting, is exactly why you are not currently bathing suit ready, Tracy.

There are only three people who know how long ago this Nacho Party happened. Hey 3 people, let’s not tell the internet how behind I am in posting this! If you can keep the date tight lipped, I’ll feed you more nachos. From what I remember, you three DEMOLISHED your nachos, which only leads me to believe you do not want me to revoke your nacho privileges. How’s that for a threat??

BTW, we can cross off another thing from my 31 comes before 32 list #5. Have a Nacho Party!! And hot DANG they were good! If you find yourself with any leftover cheese (not possible!) pour some over a baked potato and add some steamed broccoli on top!
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April 18, 2011

#29. Grow some lettuce!

i'm growing stuff!

Working on another item from my 31 comes before 32 list!  #29. GROW SOME LETTUCE!

So here’s what I’ve got growing in our galvanized steel trough! Herbs & lettuce! I already know I’m going to add some basil to the mix.  I’m thinking of ripping out the parsley because it’s not doing well since I transported it. Still trying to figure out if I’m going to grown some tomatoes this year…..hmm.
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April 17, 2011

Our Sunday Adventure!

roaring camp

We wanted to do something different today…something that would take up a large chunk of the day and take advantage of the beautiful weather we’ve been having in the Bay Area. Casey suggested we go to Roaring Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The last time he went was on a field trip as a kid! Cooper and I were totally down to ride a steam engine train!  Here’s what we saw:
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April 16, 2011

365- Week 14

A food related photo everyday until 2012. Here’s week 14:

104/365 New ceramic container from Anthro! I’m gonna give one away soon. Stay tuned!

strawberries
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April 15, 2011

What’s in my new freezer?

my freezer is nice

I was a bit worried about the configuration of our new Electrolux fridge because I’ve always had the impression that pull-out freezers have less storage. The install was a tad stressful because I had a TON of frozen items WAITING for a home and what if they all didn’t fit?l!! When I finally put everything away in the new freezer I was SHOCKED because not only did all of the items fit, I had EXTRA ROOM. This is big news, people! It means I can be an even BIGGER freezer hoarder!!! Costco, HERE I COME!
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