Hey there people! How’s it going? Good right.. cause it’s SUNDAY!
Ok, so I know that some people don’t like sundays, but me, it’s my day. The one day of the week that I try to do as little crap as possible and relax, It also means the house is spotless, the fridge is stocked, (so so so stocked..a farm share and garden explosion!) and the sheets have been changed on the bed…. I LOVE clean sheets!
This past week was for sure one of those dragging, nagging, just want it to be over type of weeks. Why? I am not exactly sure. We have had us some good time; a back to school dinner, banana ice cream cake, garden time and a few playground trips. But I think I am just feeling the pull towards fall and am just clicking the days away until we have the crisp cold days full of apple, pumpkins, cozy sweaters, and colorful leaves. Call me crazy, but I can’t wait for the warm weather to GO AWAY!
Anyway, today I am going to relax a bit. Maybe I’ll finish my book, restart my knitting (I have knitted about 3 hats and keep pulling them apart because I don’t end up liking them.. I have pattern commitment issues) or do a little more painting. (on canvas, not walls). I hope to take the mr and the pup for a little hike and of course, drink a much coffee as my heart can handle.
How about you? Got any plans for the day?
Note about picture above…. Saw the stuffed bear on a walk with the pup.. He went BATSHIT when he saw it. I don’t know how I even managed to take a picture cause he was barking like an ass at the thing…. Thats my dog.
Here is internet stuff from the week
-No more squares on Instagram. I am not going to lie, haven’t noticed
-Uh, no shit. Turns Out Sarcastic People Really Are Better at Everything
-Can You Use That In A Sentence? Dictionary Adds New Words…Awesomsauce!
-Plants all around!!!
– This house and this house
-Why isn’t this happening everywhere? Streamlined Berlin Grocery Store Creates No Packaging Waste
–If only I had a library.. These are tops!
-The Complete Guide to Gluten Free Baking. Thanks King Arthur Flour!
-Human Face Coffee Lids.. hahaha
-Indiana Brewery Is Now Making a Beer for Dogs. I know my pup would like one.
And a few pictures from the week (All taken with my I phone 4.. I kept forgetting my camera)
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Not to much is going on here, just trying to enjoy the last bits of summer, while secretly saying to myself that I am ok for the hot weather to be gone, for summer to pitter out and let the cooler weather roll in. Bring on the sweaters, apples, and root veggies (and maybe a little more couch cuddling and a new tv show to sink my teeth into while knitting). And I have already noticed a few trees giving away some colorful leave. Foliage season… the best time of year (minus all the annoying leaf peepers) But before we get to ahead of ourselves, we have the other time of the year coming up.. Back to school!! I myself am not really effected by this,other then all the littles in my life are going back, which means less babysitting (happy!/Sad) And let’s not mention all the back to school supplies I am drooling over. Trapper keepers, watercolors and cool new backpacks. The kiddos are all getting ready with their new sneakers, crisp, empty notebooks, and a fancy new sweater. Me, I am just being jealous, hoping maybe one of them will give me one of their extra cool new pencils with the removable eraser. Maybe once everything ends up on clearance, I’ll buy myself a new composition notebook. You know, the ones where you can color all the white parts in with a bright pink neon marker. A customized badass notebook Those are my favorite.
So besides all that, here are some eventful things from the my life this week in list form.
- got some husk cherries to make something special. and ate them all. Need to get more (more to eat, and more to make something with to share..maybe)
- Starting knitting the mr his annual new winter hat (going with a grey watch cap)
- Painted a ceiling gold
- scratched my face on a raspberry bush
- went to my family reunion, came home and found 2 white hairs on the top of my head (no joke)
- Had two other awesome websites mention my recipes this week!!! (Food52 and feedfeed)
- made a few jars of pickles
- Discovered Reading Rainbow is now on Netflix.(my childhood right there)
Yeah, that’s about sums it up.
But here, have some internet stuff to check out.
-I think I need this entire bed set to be happy.
-And I want to do this to a set of sheet too!
-Totally into this house, especially the toilet on the door.
Not sure if this is for real, but it’t pretty freaking funny. Lady Gaga Threatening Legal Action Over Breast Milk Ice Cream Flavor ‘Royal Baby Gaga’
– I think I should get me some goats. Goats May Be Unwelcome In Zimbabwe’s Capital, But D.C. Loves Them
-The Duo Coffee Steeper. This might be fantastic.. Someone buy one and let me know how it works.
–Soothing Spaces… I like
-Watch This Hilarious Parody of Artisanal Food Makers
-I love The Purl Bee. Another project that I have to make.
And some photos from the week.
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Today I am going to spend the day hiding inside (it’s suppose rain all day) binge watching Top Chef, while baking as many cakes and cookies as I can. For I stumbled upon the amazing world of aquagfaba (bean water, which when whipped, act almost exactly like egg white). It’s freaking amazing and I now I must devote my life to it. (no, not really).
Other then the bean juice, this week had been good. Lots of amazing clouds in the sky, more super fresh summer veggies, bke rides, gardening, summertime fun. We really wanted to go camping this weekend, but sadly our plans fell through, which is probably a good because I really don’t think my body can survive any more bug bites. I think I might have contracted west nile from the 100 trillion bug bites that I got while strawberry picking. I also might have gotten a little poison ivy (can’t tell if its just more bug bites). Either way, my skin is destroyed and I am ready to tear it all off. Oh well, we did get to spend a day on a river where the mr fished and I played with rocks. Good times.
So today, baking with aquafaba, a little T.V, some watercolor painting, and maybe a little of that stinky pink lotion on my legs. And coffee. Lots and lots of coffee. Sounds like a pretty good day to me. Hope that you out there are going to do the same (maybe not play with bean water, but have a relaxing day)
Some fun and awesome internet stuff to peruse if you are hanging around the old computer.
– This is such a great design… I want one. Tiny Footprint: A Prefab Home for Two, in 183 Square Feet by Michelle Slatalla
– How To Make Slime…. My life is now complete.
-2015’s Crime Stories Are Riddled With Hangry People . My headline would be ..”Vegan girl reverts to cannibalism. Eats boyfriends arm off while stuck in traffic on the way to the farmers market”… HAHAHA
-Are You Flossing Or Just Lying About Flossing? The Dentist Knows. Just so you know.
– J.K. Rowling Announces ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Will Hit London Stage. And of course it’s all the way in London. What about me?
– Really need to get me one of these. Camp in the Air: New Suspended Treehouse Tents and Hammocks
-Andrés Jaque’s giant water purifier unveiled in MoMA PS1 courtyard
– I am so going to be making this as soon as the chard is ready in the garden .A Genius Trick for Lighter, Smoother Hummus
-This is Real: The Baby Cage. NOO..but YES!!!!
And some pictures from the week.
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I never use to eat breakfast. Or I would drink a pot of coffee and call that my breakfast. (which still happens every now and then) But as I get older I have realized the importance of a eating a healthy morning meal.. If I eat breakfast I have more energy throughout the day. I go to the gym in the mornings and find that if I eat before or right after that I feel so much better and stronger and am less likely to have a major energy crash.. I also made breakfast a routine, where I read while I eat, which is one of my favorite parts of the day. This bowl of greatness has made me wake up hungry, to the point that sometime I go to bed excited to wake up and eat, and i’ll be honest, to drink coffee.(that’s totally not weird)
And I know, this might seem like a strange combination to some, that lentils should not be a breakfast food. But really think about it. Why not? I am a firm believe that anything healthy that provides a great amount of nourishment is good breakfast food.
This breakfast bowl is full of everything that I love. It’s backed full of proteins and all sorts of other hearhtly vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (I am not going to list everything) and is the optimal form of nourishment…. The perfect breakfast.
Still skeptical…Well don’t be because I am telling you, this is oh so tasty. Just trust.
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The stuff*…. Cooked and cooled lentils, a carrot, a couple strawberries and a small apple, all chopped up. And cinnamon. Don’t forget the cinnamon.
*Note.. I always start with the lentils and carrots but will change uo the mix ins. I like peaches, blueberries, cherries, pears, roasted sweet potatoes. I’ll use pretty much whatever I have for fruit in the house. So what I am saying is use whatever you like.
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Take you stuff, and pile into a bowl all nice and pretty.
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Sprinkle on a spoonful of cinnamon..
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This is for real, the best breakfast ever!
Start your morning right and have a great day!
-C
- Between 1/2- 1 cup cooked and cooled lentils
- About a cup of mix ins. (use whatever you like.. apple, pears, any type of berry, roasted sweet potato, cherries, peaches, nuts, carrots, mango)
- Cinnamon
Place lentils and mix in’s into a bowl. Sprinkle on desired amount of cinnamon. Mix together and eat.
Can be made the night before so it is all ready for the morning.
Use a spoon or your fingers, Always chew with mouth.
Happy summer!! Happy Fathers Day!! Happy happy!!
Can you believe it? We are already getting toward the end of June. This is just crazy to me. I feel like I should have gotten more summer stuff done already. Aaaaaaaaah! Pulling my hair out! Whatever, it’s all cool. I’ll get there (where? not exactly sure) but I think this week was a good start. We did a little road trip to Montreal, a few good bike rides, hung out with some littles that are officially on summer vacation (again. AAAAAHHHHH), a drive to the country to collect wildflowers…. I mean, I did a good amount of awesome stuff this week. I also did a fair amount of not so much fun crap, but we don’t need to go there. All this summer talk got me thinking.. What do I want to do this summer? So I made a list
SUMMER BUCKET LIST
- Hike Camels Hump (and some other mountains)
- Start knitting a sweater so it will be ready for fall
- Fly a kite
- A kayaking Day Trip
- At least one EPIC bike ride
- repot all my house plants
- spend a n entire day in bed (or at least at home)
- Make popsicles at least once a week
- Fly somewhere
- go swimming in a river
- Clean out the barn
- A few good camping trips (can combine with #1,2,3,4,6, and 9)
- Road Trip!!! (another one)
- Shave my legs and get a hair cut
- Every kind of berry picking
I could add a few more, but this is a good start. Do you have a summer bucket list? If so, something you got that I am missing? I am open to suggestions,
Anyway, here is what this week in internet had for me…
– I am in love and inspired by this. STUDIO TOUR: KIKI SLAUGHTER
– A Gallery of Beautifully Eclectic Living Rooms
–Yes, Coffee Can Actually Improve The Power Of Your Power Naps
-Nick and I were just listening to this TED talk. Very interesting. Shifting Time
– I love a good Horseshoe.
-This hotel room, I could live in. AN APARTMENT-LIKE HOTEL ROOM FOR THE TRAVELING PROFESSIONAL
-Your Inner-Child Will Love This Playground Decor I think I want the side.
And some pictures from the week.
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The gardens looking good, no?
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Sticks and farting noises make the best of times.
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Weekly CSA…..so AMAZING!!!
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I rode the mr’s bike for a few days after my tire popped. I liked having a basket, I felt like the wicked witch of the west.
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This week started with the notion that I was going to make a big dish of potato salad. I boiled the potatoes so that they would be ready when I needed them and stuck them in a bowl in fridge. That was Sunday. Monday was super busy and I didn’t get a chance to get to the potaoes, but that was ok, I figured I would just make it the for Tuesday. (which has officially been dubbed family dinner night). But for the first time, my sister declined potatoes and said she was already making goulash, which turned out that no one really wanted to eat. (I bet they would have eaten the potato salad) And Wednesday we were in Montreal so no go there.
So last night (now Thursday) when I opened the fridge to contemplate the dinner options, I knew that whatever I was going to make, the potatoes had to be used. I could have made the potato salad that I had been planning on making all week, but the potaotes were a little on the weird side, not bad, just not the best. They needed to be cooked. Plus, I had eaten the avocados and tomatoes that I had planned on using for the potatoes so I think it just wasn’t meant to be. I was tired, so nothing to elaborate was going to happen. I wasn’t feeling like spending too much time in the kitchen cause I really wanted to bike to the garden. I already had my giant dinner salad made and the mr. was pretty hungry, so split decision.
Cheesey nacho potatoes
That mr.. he has got it made with me.
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The stuff. Sliced up cold boiled potatoes, cheese, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper. and a little bit of oil. And we need guacamole, salsa, something spicy in the form of jalapeño jam (I use it on everything!) and a bunch of fresh cilantro.
Spread the sliced potatoes on a lightly oiled baking sheet and drizzle with a tad bit more oil. Sprinkle with the spices and salt and pepper and pop those suckers into the oven.
Once the poatoes turn a golden brown and are all crispy, remove from the oven and sprinkle on the shredded cheese. Toss on a few spoonfuls of salsa, and add on the jalapeños. Pop back into the oven for another minutes or two until the cheese is all melty.
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And cover the potatoes with lots of freshly chopped cilantro.
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Serve with extra salsa, guacamole and if you have it, more jalapeño jam.
I was thinking that I would totally make these for my dad this Sunday, if he didn’t live all the way in Michigan. (I think it’s time to move back!!!)
Happy Friday..Have an excellent weekend!
-C
- 4-5 boiled potatoes the size of lemons (or 2 big ones)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cups shredded cheese (I used cheddar and can easily be made with vegan cheese)
- heaping teaspoon garlic powder
- heaping teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper
- olive oil
- salsa
- fresh cilantro (or if you hate it, some kind of fresh herb)*
- guacamole*
- jalapeños (or something spicy)*
*note.. These last three ingredients are optional, but you should definitely use them all.
Turn the oven on to 425 degrees
Thinly slice potatoes and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Drizzle with a bit more oil and sprinkle with the garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper. Stick into oven until potatoes are brown and crispy. Remove from the oven, sprinkle on the cheese, toss on the jalapeños and some globs of salsa. Place back into oven for a minutes or two or until the cheese is all melty.
Remove from oven and cover with a handful of freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve with more salsa, guacamole, and more jalapeños.
If eating all yourself, eat directly from baking sheet or if sharing, transfer onto a plates. (or eat from the baking sheet..less dishes, more conversation) Forks and fingers work equally.
It rained a lot this week, and it was fantastic. I love summer rain. I love to play in rain, I love to watch the sky turn grey and big storm clouds roll through.. Add in a little thunder and lightning.. even better. I think the only issue with I have when it rains is when it floods the basement. That and wet dog.(Washer smells like something died when he is wet)
And as usual, this week we did, we went, we came back. We took in a little for a the weekend and had the greatest of times. Puddle splashing walks, waffles, carrots, and lot and lot of gardening. But now I am tired. So today, like every Sunday, I am going to try and take a little breather and catch up on my, “me time”. And maybe I’ll get a nap in since last night I got almost zero sleep because the little and the Mr. were all cuddled up and I ended on the edge of the bed receiving a pretty aggressive kick in the back every time I was about to nod off. (She is lucky I didn’t make her sleep in a laundry basket).
Anyway, here is some internet fun from the week.
-I think this is where I am meant to go to school. Hogwarts Hops The Pond: Rowling Reveals U.S. Version Of Wizards’ School
–This DIY HANGING PLANT LAMP is cool. I want to make it.
-These are cool. Modern Minimalist Bird Houses from Twig & Timber
– This guy is amazing.. Monzter: Artist Hides Monster Murals Inside Abandoned Buildings In Berlin
– ‘Chunky Knits’ by Anna Mo. I need….
-I love this headboard
-This house… And check out the tubs next to the beds. Weird, but who am I to say
-12 OF THE BEST IN COFFEE BREWING TECHNOLOGY. Coffee stuff makes me happy.
And some pictures from the past week.
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I have been meaning to make this jam for a while now. I’ll buy a bunch of jalapeños, then slowly, before I get to cooking them down, end up eating them all. But not today, and the rewards are great, Fresh jalapeño jam. So much potential for the greatest of things (I am thinking mango jalapeño sorbet… no, I am making jalapeño mango sorbet) And if you, like me are a jalapeño fan, this is going to make your life amazing. You will find yourself jamming up everything, or maybe just eating it with a spoon.
Whatever you want to do with it, just make it.
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Honey and jalapeños.. All you need, well a little salt and water too, but that’s it.
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What you need to do is remove the stems,, most of the ribs and half of the seeds removed. (You could remove all or none of the seeds depending on you heat preference) Chop the peppers into small chunks, toss into a pot, sprinkle with a bit of salt, add in a splash of water. Place the pot on medium heat. Top it with a lid, and give the peppers a good stir every few minutes. While the peppers are cooking, you want to make sure the bottom isn’t sticking and buringin. If that starts to happen, just turn the heat down a bit and add in a little splash more of water.
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After about 20 minutes, the peppers are fully cooked and falling apart. The liquid is cooked down and the peppers are starting to caramelize on the bottom of the pan. When that happened, remove the pot from heat.
Now you can either blend the peppers, mash the peppers with a fork, or leave it chunky. Thats a choice Ill leave to you. ( I like to blend, but keep some chunks)
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And drizzle in a bit o honey. As little or as much as you like.
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And scoop into a jar. Eat the jam on anything you want. (I found myself eating it with a spoon)
Keep it Real!
-C
Makes about 1 1/2 cups of jam
- 10 large jalapeño peppers
- a pinch of salt
- About 1 tablespoon of honey, but add more if you like (And if you want to keep it vegan, use agave or sugar)
Wash, remove ribs and most seeds (the more seeds you leave the hotter it will be) and dice jalapenos into small chunks. Place in a pot with a few splashes of water and a sprinkle of salt. Turn on medium heat and cover, stirring every few minutes. If the peppers seem to be sticking o the pot and burning, turn heat down and add another splash of water. After about 20 minutes, the peppers should be really tender and falling apart. The liquid should be completely cooked out and the peppers will start to caramelized at the bottom of the pot. When that starts to happen, remove from heat. Now either mash with a fork, blend with a hand blender, or leave superr chunky. Drizzle in honey (or sweetener) and stir.
Eat right away or stick in a jar and store in the fridge for up to a week (It won’t last that long)
THE LOVELY CRAZY
September 8, 2015 by maximios • Blog
Hey there people! How’s it going? Good right.. cause it’s SUNDAY!
Ok, so I know that some people don’t like sundays, but me, it’s my day. The one day of the week that I try to do as little crap as possible and relax, It also means the house is spotless, the fridge is stocked, (so so so stocked..a farm share and garden explosion!) and the sheets have been changed on the bed…. I LOVE clean sheets!
This past week was for sure one of those dragging, nagging, just want it to be over type of weeks. Why? I am not exactly sure. We have had us some good time; a back to school dinner, banana ice cream cake, garden time and a few playground trips. But I think I am just feeling the pull towards fall and am just clicking the days away until we have the crisp cold days full of apple, pumpkins, cozy sweaters, and colorful leaves. Call me crazy, but I can’t wait for the warm weather to GO AWAY!
Anyway, today I am going to relax a bit. Maybe I’ll finish my book, restart my knitting (I have knitted about 3 hats and keep pulling them apart because I don’t end up liking them.. I have pattern commitment issues) or do a little more painting. (on canvas, not walls). I hope to take the mr and the pup for a little hike and of course, drink a much coffee as my heart can handle.
How about you? Got any plans for the day?
Note about picture above…. Saw the stuffed bear on a walk with the pup.. He went BATSHIT when he saw it. I don’t know how I even managed to take a picture cause he was barking like an ass at the thing…. Thats my dog.
Here is internet stuff from the week
-No more squares on Instagram. I am not going to lie, haven’t noticed
-Uh, no shit. Turns Out Sarcastic People Really Are Better at Everything
-Can You Use That In A Sentence? Dictionary Adds New Words…Awesomsauce!
-Plants all around!!!
– This house and this house
-Why isn’t this happening everywhere? Streamlined Berlin Grocery Store Creates No Packaging Waste
–If only I had a library.. These are tops!
-The Complete Guide to Gluten Free Baking. Thanks King Arthur Flour!
-Human Face Coffee Lids.. hahaha
-Indiana Brewery Is Now Making a Beer for Dogs. I know my pup would like one.
And a few pictures from the week (All taken with my I phone 4.. I kept forgetting my camera)
Not to much is going on here, just trying to enjoy the last bits of summer, while secretly saying to myself that I am ok for the hot weather to be gone, for summer to pitter out and let the cooler weather roll in. Bring on the sweaters, apples, and root veggies (and maybe a little more couch cuddling and a new tv show to sink my teeth into while knitting). And I have already noticed a few trees giving away some colorful leave. Foliage season… the best time of year (minus all the annoying leaf peepers) But before we get to ahead of ourselves, we have the other time of the year coming up.. Back to school!! I myself am not really effected by this,other then all the littles in my life are going back, which means less babysitting (happy!/Sad) And let’s not mention all the back to school supplies I am drooling over. Trapper keepers, watercolors and cool new backpacks. The kiddos are all getting ready with their new sneakers, crisp, empty notebooks, and a fancy new sweater. Me, I am just being jealous, hoping maybe one of them will give me one of their extra cool new pencils with the removable eraser. Maybe once everything ends up on clearance, I’ll buy myself a new composition notebook. You know, the ones where you can color all the white parts in with a bright pink neon marker. A customized badass notebook Those are my favorite.
So besides all that, here are some eventful things from the my life this week in list form.
Yeah, that’s about sums it up.
But here, have some internet stuff to check out.
-I think I need this entire bed set to be happy.
-And I want to do this to a set of sheet too!
-Totally into this house, especially the toilet on the door.
Not sure if this is for real, but it’t pretty freaking funny. Lady Gaga Threatening Legal Action Over Breast Milk Ice Cream Flavor ‘Royal Baby Gaga’
– I think I should get me some goats. Goats May Be Unwelcome In Zimbabwe’s Capital, But D.C. Loves Them
-The Duo Coffee Steeper. This might be fantastic.. Someone buy one and let me know how it works.
–Soothing Spaces… I like
-Watch This Hilarious Parody of Artisanal Food Makers
-I love The Purl Bee. Another project that I have to make.
And some photos from the week.
Today I am going to spend the day hiding inside (it’s suppose rain all day) binge watching Top Chef, while baking as many cakes and cookies as I can. For I stumbled upon the amazing world of aquagfaba (bean water, which when whipped, act almost exactly like egg white). It’s freaking amazing and I now I must devote my life to it. (no, not really).
Other then the bean juice, this week had been good. Lots of amazing clouds in the sky, more super fresh summer veggies, bke rides, gardening, summertime fun. We really wanted to go camping this weekend, but sadly our plans fell through, which is probably a good because I really don’t think my body can survive any more bug bites. I think I might have contracted west nile from the 100 trillion bug bites that I got while strawberry picking. I also might have gotten a little poison ivy (can’t tell if its just more bug bites). Either way, my skin is destroyed and I am ready to tear it all off. Oh well, we did get to spend a day on a river where the mr fished and I played with rocks. Good times.
So today, baking with aquafaba, a little T.V, some watercolor painting, and maybe a little of that stinky pink lotion on my legs. And coffee. Lots and lots of coffee. Sounds like a pretty good day to me. Hope that you out there are going to do the same (maybe not play with bean water, but have a relaxing day)
Some fun and awesome internet stuff to peruse if you are hanging around the old computer.
– This is such a great design… I want one. Tiny Footprint: A Prefab Home for Two, in 183 Square Feet by Michelle Slatalla
– How To Make Slime…. My life is now complete.
-2015’s Crime Stories Are Riddled With Hangry People . My headline would be ..”Vegan girl reverts to cannibalism. Eats boyfriends arm off while stuck in traffic on the way to the farmers market”… HAHAHA
-Are You Flossing Or Just Lying About Flossing? The Dentist Knows. Just so you know.
– J.K. Rowling Announces ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Will Hit London Stage. And of course it’s all the way in London. What about me?
– Really need to get me one of these. Camp in the Air: New Suspended Treehouse Tents and Hammocks
-Andrés Jaque’s giant water purifier unveiled in MoMA PS1 courtyard
– I am so going to be making this as soon as the chard is ready in the garden .A Genius Trick for Lighter, Smoother Hummus
-This is Real: The Baby Cage. NOO..but YES!!!!
And some pictures from the week.
I never use to eat breakfast. Or I would drink a pot of coffee and call that my breakfast. (which still happens every now and then) But as I get older I have realized the importance of a eating a healthy morning meal.. If I eat breakfast I have more energy throughout the day. I go to the gym in the mornings and find that if I eat before or right after that I feel so much better and stronger and am less likely to have a major energy crash.. I also made breakfast a routine, where I read while I eat, which is one of my favorite parts of the day. This bowl of greatness has made me wake up hungry, to the point that sometime I go to bed excited to wake up and eat, and i’ll be honest, to drink coffee.(that’s totally not weird)
And I know, this might seem like a strange combination to some, that lentils should not be a breakfast food. But really think about it. Why not? I am a firm believe that anything healthy that provides a great amount of nourishment is good breakfast food.
This breakfast bowl is full of everything that I love. It’s backed full of proteins and all sorts of other hearhtly vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (I am not going to list everything) and is the optimal form of nourishment…. The perfect breakfast.
Still skeptical…Well don’t be because I am telling you, this is oh so tasty. Just trust.
The stuff*…. Cooked and cooled lentils, a carrot, a couple strawberries and a small apple, all chopped up. And cinnamon. Don’t forget the cinnamon.
*Note.. I always start with the lentils and carrots but will change uo the mix ins. I like peaches, blueberries, cherries, pears, roasted sweet potatoes. I’ll use pretty much whatever I have for fruit in the house. So what I am saying is use whatever you like.
Take you stuff, and pile into a bowl all nice and pretty.
Sprinkle on a spoonful of cinnamon..
This is for real, the best breakfast ever!
Start your morning right and have a great day!
-C
Place lentils and mix in’s into a bowl. Sprinkle on desired amount of cinnamon. Mix together and eat.
Can be made the night before so it is all ready for the morning.
Use a spoon or your fingers, Always chew with mouth.
Happy summer!! Happy Fathers Day!! Happy happy!!
Can you believe it? We are already getting toward the end of June. This is just crazy to me. I feel like I should have gotten more summer stuff done already. Aaaaaaaaah! Pulling my hair out! Whatever, it’s all cool. I’ll get there (where? not exactly sure) but I think this week was a good start. We did a little road trip to Montreal, a few good bike rides, hung out with some littles that are officially on summer vacation (again. AAAAAHHHHH), a drive to the country to collect wildflowers…. I mean, I did a good amount of awesome stuff this week. I also did a fair amount of not so much fun crap, but we don’t need to go there. All this summer talk got me thinking.. What do I want to do this summer? So I made a list
SUMMER BUCKET LIST
I could add a few more, but this is a good start. Do you have a summer bucket list? If so, something you got that I am missing? I am open to suggestions,
Anyway, here is what this week in internet had for me…
– I am in love and inspired by this. STUDIO TOUR: KIKI SLAUGHTER
– A Gallery of Beautifully Eclectic Living Rooms
–Yes, Coffee Can Actually Improve The Power Of Your Power Naps
-Nick and I were just listening to this TED talk. Very interesting. Shifting Time
– I love a good Horseshoe.
-This hotel room, I could live in. AN APARTMENT-LIKE HOTEL ROOM FOR THE TRAVELING PROFESSIONAL
-Your Inner-Child Will Love This Playground Decor I think I want the side.
And some pictures from the week.
The gardens looking good, no?
Sticks and farting noises make the best of times.
Weekly CSA…..so AMAZING!!!
I rode the mr’s bike for a few days after my tire popped. I liked having a basket, I felt like the wicked witch of the west.
This week started with the notion that I was going to make a big dish of potato salad. I boiled the potatoes so that they would be ready when I needed them and stuck them in a bowl in fridge. That was Sunday. Monday was super busy and I didn’t get a chance to get to the potaoes, but that was ok, I figured I would just make it the for Tuesday. (which has officially been dubbed family dinner night). But for the first time, my sister declined potatoes and said she was already making goulash, which turned out that no one really wanted to eat. (I bet they would have eaten the potato salad) And Wednesday we were in Montreal so no go there.
So last night (now Thursday) when I opened the fridge to contemplate the dinner options, I knew that whatever I was going to make, the potatoes had to be used. I could have made the potato salad that I had been planning on making all week, but the potaotes were a little on the weird side, not bad, just not the best. They needed to be cooked. Plus, I had eaten the avocados and tomatoes that I had planned on using for the potatoes so I think it just wasn’t meant to be. I was tired, so nothing to elaborate was going to happen. I wasn’t feeling like spending too much time in the kitchen cause I really wanted to bike to the garden. I already had my giant dinner salad made and the mr. was pretty hungry, so split decision.
Cheesey nacho potatoes
That mr.. he has got it made with me.
The stuff. Sliced up cold boiled potatoes, cheese, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper. and a little bit of oil. And we need guacamole, salsa, something spicy in the form of jalapeño jam (I use it on everything!) and a bunch of fresh cilantro.
Spread the sliced potatoes on a lightly oiled baking sheet and drizzle with a tad bit more oil. Sprinkle with the spices and salt and pepper and pop those suckers into the oven.
Once the poatoes turn a golden brown and are all crispy, remove from the oven and sprinkle on the shredded cheese. Toss on a few spoonfuls of salsa, and add on the jalapeños. Pop back into the oven for another minutes or two until the cheese is all melty.
And cover the potatoes with lots of freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve with extra salsa, guacamole and if you have it, more jalapeño jam.
I was thinking that I would totally make these for my dad this Sunday, if he didn’t live all the way in Michigan. (I think it’s time to move back!!!)
Happy Friday..Have an excellent weekend!
-C
*note.. These last three ingredients are optional, but you should definitely use them all.
Turn the oven on to 425 degrees
Thinly slice potatoes and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Drizzle with a bit more oil and sprinkle with the garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper. Stick into oven until potatoes are brown and crispy. Remove from the oven, sprinkle on the cheese, toss on the jalapeños and some globs of salsa. Place back into oven for a minutes or two or until the cheese is all melty.
Remove from oven and cover with a handful of freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve with more salsa, guacamole, and more jalapeños.
If eating all yourself, eat directly from baking sheet or if sharing, transfer onto a plates. (or eat from the baking sheet..less dishes, more conversation) Forks and fingers work equally.
It rained a lot this week, and it was fantastic. I love summer rain. I love to play in rain, I love to watch the sky turn grey and big storm clouds roll through.. Add in a little thunder and lightning.. even better. I think the only issue with I have when it rains is when it floods the basement. That and wet dog.(Washer smells like something died when he is wet)
And as usual, this week we did, we went, we came back. We took in a little for a the weekend and had the greatest of times. Puddle splashing walks, waffles, carrots, and lot and lot of gardening. But now I am tired. So today, like every Sunday, I am going to try and take a little breather and catch up on my, “me time”. And maybe I’ll get a nap in since last night I got almost zero sleep because the little and the Mr. were all cuddled up and I ended on the edge of the bed receiving a pretty aggressive kick in the back every time I was about to nod off. (She is lucky I didn’t make her sleep in a laundry basket).
Anyway, here is some internet fun from the week.
-I think this is where I am meant to go to school. Hogwarts Hops The Pond: Rowling Reveals U.S. Version Of Wizards’ School
–This DIY HANGING PLANT LAMP is cool. I want to make it.
-These are cool. Modern Minimalist Bird Houses from Twig & Timber
– This guy is amazing.. Monzter: Artist Hides Monster Murals Inside Abandoned Buildings In Berlin
– ‘Chunky Knits’ by Anna Mo. I need….
-I love this headboard
-This house… And check out the tubs next to the beds. Weird, but who am I to say
-12 OF THE BEST IN COFFEE BREWING TECHNOLOGY. Coffee stuff makes me happy.
And some pictures from the past week.
I have been meaning to make this jam for a while now. I’ll buy a bunch of jalapeños, then slowly, before I get to cooking them down, end up eating them all. But not today, and the rewards are great, Fresh jalapeño jam. So much potential for the greatest of things (I am thinking mango jalapeño sorbet… no, I am making jalapeño mango sorbet) And if you, like me are a jalapeño fan, this is going to make your life amazing. You will find yourself jamming up everything, or maybe just eating it with a spoon.
Whatever you want to do with it, just make it.
Honey and jalapeños.. All you need, well a little salt and water too, but that’s it.
What you need to do is remove the stems,, most of the ribs and half of the seeds removed. (You could remove all or none of the seeds depending on you heat preference) Chop the peppers into small chunks, toss into a pot, sprinkle with a bit of salt, add in a splash of water. Place the pot on medium heat. Top it with a lid, and give the peppers a good stir every few minutes. While the peppers are cooking, you want to make sure the bottom isn’t sticking and buringin. If that starts to happen, just turn the heat down a bit and add in a little splash more of water.
After about 20 minutes, the peppers are fully cooked and falling apart. The liquid is cooked down and the peppers are starting to caramelize on the bottom of the pan. When that happened, remove the pot from heat.
Now you can either blend the peppers, mash the peppers with a fork, or leave it chunky. Thats a choice Ill leave to you. ( I like to blend, but keep some chunks)
And drizzle in a bit o honey. As little or as much as you like.
And scoop into a jar. Eat the jam on anything you want. (I found myself eating it with a spoon)
Keep it Real!
-C
Makes about 1 1/2 cups of jam
Wash, remove ribs and most seeds (the more seeds you leave the hotter it will be) and dice jalapenos into small chunks. Place in a pot with a few splashes of water and a sprinkle of salt. Turn on medium heat and cover, stirring every few minutes. If the peppers seem to be sticking o the pot and burning, turn heat down and add another splash of water. After about 20 minutes, the peppers should be really tender and falling apart. The liquid should be completely cooked out and the peppers will start to caramelized at the bottom of the pot. When that starts to happen, remove from heat. Now either mash with a fork, blend with a hand blender, or leave superr chunky. Drizzle in honey (or sweetener) and stir.
Eat right away or stick in a jar and store in the fridge for up to a week (It won’t last that long)