Saturday, September 10, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
First Birthday Girl
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
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