My mother continues to remind me I haven't posted in a LONG time. This post is for you mother.
I know, I know it's been too long. First, I was feeling in a rut about the blog. Uninspired. Not-funny. Blah. Then, we got a DOG! So fun! And I wanted to start blogging about her from time to time and our adventures with DIY and the pouch. Here's the thing, my normal blogging time was when I was walking little Frida. After all of my hemming and hawing I'm back! I have been thinking about the blog and shaking things up a bit. I'll still be blogging about food but likely I'll be sprinkling in more posts about crafts and life. I think it will keep the variety interesting and importantly keeping my mother up to date on our lives. Now if you're still reading I'm going to share a few previews of what we've been up to and what I might be blogging about soon.
Joel continues to insist on dragging me up mountains for "the view." I typically spend the way up threatening to throw him off the mountain and climbing over large rocks worried for my personal safety. Here we are in the Adirondack High Peaks area last week. I guess I should say, Joel is right; it is worth the view.
I've been crafting my pants off. This lamp was a second-hand find that I spruced up and gave to my mother for Mother's Day. Wait until you see the before and after.
Of course, I've still been cooking. Above is a zucchini turkey sausage soup that is amazing. Our
CSA started last week so lots more to come.
Finally, there's little Frida. She's getting ready to cheer on Joel at his marathon a few weeks ago.
So there you have it. The sneak peak and promise for more posts. One more thing, I'm working on overhauling the look of the blog in the not so distant future to add a little more personality. You are welcome, mother.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
PW Devil Dogs
True confession time: I've been a little uninspired in my cooking lately. I think I need to shake up my normal routine and go-to recipes a bit. This probably means I should hit pinterest pretty hard; don't you think?
One reason for the cooking funk is a weekend of hiking and walking. Let's just say by Sunday night there was a lot of complaining of sore legs coming from my mouth. Isn't spring a kick in the mouth? I was hiking every weekend just a few months ago. In my own defense there were a lot of stairs and hills. Ugh. Check it out.
I can't wait for spring to bloom. Won't this be an even more stunning view when the trees are full and vibrant?
Even in my cooking-funk I do have a new treat to share with you....Devil Dogs! It is a Pioneer Woman special. For that reason, I'll happily link up the recipe but I didn't change a thing so check out PW's website for the details.
It starts with the frosting that begins on the stove top. Hang in there with me.
Then you dump it in the creamed butter and sugar.
Look how fluffy this look? It's surprisingly delicious and a welcomed departure to the too-sticky-sweet frosting and a more subtle and amazing treat.
Then I whipped up a Texas Sheet Cake. Why are they called that? Who knows. Again, I did as PW told me. But I will say that in the future I might add some espresso or coffee. The chocolate-coffee combo is so beautiful.
Speaking of beautiful....
Go make this today. Report back. Please. My muppets loved these and I know you and yours will too.
One reason for the cooking funk is a weekend of hiking and walking. Let's just say by Sunday night there was a lot of complaining of sore legs coming from my mouth. Isn't spring a kick in the mouth? I was hiking every weekend just a few months ago. In my own defense there were a lot of stairs and hills. Ugh. Check it out.
I can't wait for spring to bloom. Won't this be an even more stunning view when the trees are full and vibrant?
Even in my cooking-funk I do have a new treat to share with you....Devil Dogs! It is a Pioneer Woman special. For that reason, I'll happily link up the recipe but I didn't change a thing so check out PW's website for the details.
It starts with the frosting that begins on the stove top. Hang in there with me.
Then you dump it in the creamed butter and sugar.
Look how fluffy this look? It's surprisingly delicious and a welcomed departure to the too-sticky-sweet frosting and a more subtle and amazing treat.
Then I whipped up a Texas Sheet Cake. Why are they called that? Who knows. Again, I did as PW told me. But I will say that in the future I might add some espresso or coffee. The chocolate-coffee combo is so beautiful.
Speaking of beautiful....
Go make this today. Report back. Please. My muppets loved these and I know you and yours will too.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Apple Pie Oatmeal
On the weekends I like to make breakfast a bit more special than a rush weekday breakfast. Most weekends that includes steel cut oats. It takes a bit longer to cook up and last weekend I was in the mood to dress it up a bit. I ventured over to Oh She Glows and found an oatmeal recipe for Apple Pie Oatmeal. I was in!
This is a non-recipe-recipe because it's so easy and mostly throwing a few things together. It turned out deliciously! I hope you give it a try.
An aside, Oh She Glows has really great recipes and they tend to be "clean" and vegan. She is also a very sweet and body-positive which I really appreciate and enjoy!
On to the goods. I did tweek the recipe a bit based on what I have on hand. Check it out.
This is a non-recipe-recipe because it's so easy and mostly throwing a few things together. It turned out deliciously! I hope you give it a try.
Apple Pie Oatmeal
Adapted from Oh She Glows
2 servings
1/2 cup steel cut oats
1/2-1 cup milk
1/2 cup no-sugar added applesauce
2 apples, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
Simmer steel cut oats in water until almost cooked through (this takes about 20 minutes). Add milk and applesauce. Simmer until cooked through you may need to add more milk to cook oatmeal through. Add cinnamon, ginger, lemon juice, chopped apples and stir through. Place in bowls and add walnuts and syrup on top.
Enjoy!
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