Oh what fun!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Swimming Fun
Crisp water, shade under the umbrella, popsicles, warm towels, wet suits, and bbq smokin.
Oh what fun!
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Oh what fun!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
3rd Birthday
Anticipation of having a party for a 3rd birthday has been growing. Once the day arrived and the decorations hung, my little guy was bursting with joy. He even forgot to ask about the cake, "Mommy, I think there are too many decorations." I said, "No way. Just you wait, and you're only 3 this year!" I giggled.
We surprised him with his new first bike. This one has no pedals, this is in hopes that he'll never need training wheels. "Daddy, where are the pedals?" "Use your feet son, like you're running". And away they went.
Lots of family and good food...
The next morning little man snuggled up in his new bean bag, holding a balloon requesting to see his Curious George. As I was doing the breakfast dishes he just had to have his new sink set up on the back deck to do his own. We've played bingo at least three times today and I promised to play the ABC game after naptimne.
Pointing to the truck tablecloth, "Where did that tablecloth come from Mommy? Why so many balloons?"
We surprised him with his new first bike. This one has no pedals, this is in hopes that he'll never need training wheels. "Daddy, where are the pedals?" "Use your feet son, like you're running". And away they went.
For weeks little man was focused on the type of cake that he wanted for his birthday, "I want a pink truck cake". We settled on the type of truck the day before, it had to be a garbage truck.
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| Dancing Mikey was a hit! |
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| Girly cousins! |
The next morning little man snuggled up in his new bean bag, holding a balloon requesting to see his Curious George. As I was doing the breakfast dishes he just had to have his new sink set up on the back deck to do his own. We've played bingo at least three times today and I promised to play the ABC game after naptimne.
Thank you everyone for making his day a special one!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
This Weeks Menu
Sunday ~ Artichoke Bisque, Toast and Greens (fast and easy)
Double the bisque for later in the week (recipe below). Serve toasted cheesy bread and a green salad with light vinaigrette.
Monday ~ Dad's chicken. 45 min prep)
Simmering in your kitchen this brings good flavors, good aromas, good company.
Chicken (bone in has most flavor), chopped onion, chopped parsley, 1can tomato sauce, 1/2 c. red wine, olives, pancetta or sausage, whole mushrooms. Saute chicken, take out, add onion and par. Add sausage, red wine and 1can tomato sauce. Add 2-3 cans water, about 3/4 c. Bring to boil, cover and cook on low 50min. Serve with anything...brown rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, polenta, sourdough.
Tuesday ~ Leftovers from Monday
Wednesday ~ Back to the Roots...Minestrone Soup
Noni inspired us all. Morning started with something brewing in the kitchen. A pot of this, a little something of that. Food was her passion, her roots from Italy, and it brought everyone together. This week, Mom cooked her Minestrone soup for my brother's family, herself and then shared it with us. Sent Mom home with our leftover chicken!
Thursday ~ Husband is out...cheese and bread for me!
Recipes
Pureed Artichoke Bisque*
1 package frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted (trader joes best value)
1 potato, peeled and diced
3 to 5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 Tbl butter or olive oil
4 to 6 cups chicken or vege broth
1 Tbl sliced basil
Saute artichokes, potato and garlic in olive oil for 5min or until partially cooked. Add stock, boil. Reduce heat and simmer until veges are tender, 10 min. Puree soup, season with s&p. Garnich with basil and/or truffle oil (my addition).
*SF Chronicle Cookbook
Double the bisque for later in the week (recipe below). Serve toasted cheesy bread and a green salad with light vinaigrette.
Monday ~ Dad's chicken. 45 min prep)
Simmering in your kitchen this brings good flavors, good aromas, good company.
Chicken (bone in has most flavor), chopped onion, chopped parsley, 1can tomato sauce, 1/2 c. red wine, olives, pancetta or sausage, whole mushrooms. Saute chicken, take out, add onion and par. Add sausage, red wine and 1can tomato sauce. Add 2-3 cans water, about 3/4 c. Bring to boil, cover and cook on low 50min. Serve with anything...brown rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, polenta, sourdough.
Tuesday ~ Leftovers from Monday
Wednesday ~ Back to the Roots...Minestrone Soup
Noni inspired us all. Morning started with something brewing in the kitchen. A pot of this, a little something of that. Food was her passion, her roots from Italy, and it brought everyone together. This week, Mom cooked her Minestrone soup for my brother's family, herself and then shared it with us. Sent Mom home with our leftover chicken!
Thursday ~ Husband is out...cheese and bread for me!
Recipes
Pureed Artichoke Bisque*
1 package frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted (trader joes best value)
1 potato, peeled and diced
3 to 5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 Tbl butter or olive oil
4 to 6 cups chicken or vege broth
1 Tbl sliced basil
Saute artichokes, potato and garlic in olive oil for 5min or until partially cooked. Add stock, boil. Reduce heat and simmer until veges are tender, 10 min. Puree soup, season with s&p. Garnich with basil and/or truffle oil (my addition).
*SF Chronicle Cookbook
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Great meal, great memories
Mom prepared a wonderful meal...the same menu as last year this same day. Dad would have been 70 today and we enjoyed all his favorites again, and we will again and again. Thanks Mom for the great memories and meal, just like Dad would have liked it!
Monday, January 24, 2011
This Weeks Menu
Market had a sale on whole chickens, that started my menu planning for the week.
Sunday ~ Roasted chicken, potatoes, and vegetables
Prepare chicken with olive oil, garlic, s&p. (or just purchase roasted chicken) Stuff with onion and apple. Roast 1hr20min.
Add potatoes to pan after one hour.
Served with creamed spinach
Monday ~ Mini sliders and salad
Mini sliders (turkey or beef) with cheese, avocado and tomatoes
Mixed greens with viniagrette
Tuesday ~ Chinese chicken salad
Romaine greens, shredded carrots, scallions, chicken from Sunday leftovers, edamame, toasted sliced almonds. Dressing from "Comforts".
Wednesday - Soft Tacos
Prepare tacos with leftover ground turkey or beef from Monday.
Whole wheat or corn tortillas, avocado, black beans, sour cream, cheddar, black olives, hot sauce.
Thursday ~ hmmmm, what shall we serve.
Sunday ~ Roasted chicken, potatoes, and vegetables
Prepare chicken with olive oil, garlic, s&p. (or just purchase roasted chicken) Stuff with onion and apple. Roast 1hr20min.
Add potatoes to pan after one hour.
Served with creamed spinach
Monday ~ Mini sliders and salad
Mini sliders (turkey or beef) with cheese, avocado and tomatoes
Mixed greens with viniagrette
Tuesday ~ Chinese chicken salad
Romaine greens, shredded carrots, scallions, chicken from Sunday leftovers, edamame, toasted sliced almonds. Dressing from "Comforts".
Wednesday - Soft Tacos
Prepare tacos with leftover ground turkey or beef from Monday.
Whole wheat or corn tortillas, avocado, black beans, sour cream, cheddar, black olives, hot sauce.
Thursday ~ hmmmm, what shall we serve.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
what's for dinner?
OK girlfriend, you've inspired me...I'm going to share my weekly menus to record the happenings in my kitchen and share the love with others.
In order to use what's in the fridge, I have to be creative. Tonight we had a brunch recipe...just enjoyed at dinner.
Yukon potato Latkes, inspired by Epicurious
smoked salmon
a dollop of creme fraiche with dill
mixed greens, mustard vinaigrette
In order to use what's in the fridge, I have to be creative. Tonight we had a brunch recipe...just enjoyed at dinner.
Yukon potato Latkes, inspired by Epicurious
smoked salmon
a dollop of creme fraiche with dill
mixed greens, mustard vinaigrette
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