March 21, 2012

Brussels Sprouts & Bacon Pizza

Sometimes when I’m leaving town on a trip, I scatter little post-its around the house for Casey to find while I’m gone. I might also make something special as a little send off, so he can eat something and think of me while I’m away..

Last week I flew up to Seattle to join Joy on her Book Tour and an hour before I left for the airport, I pulled this Brussels Sprouts & Bacon pizza out of the oven. This is one of those special somethings.

I figured I’d give him something delicious & hearty to eat while he was busy missing me. I think it worked.

This pizza is ridiculously good. The Brussels sprouts get sweet, soft and semi crunchy while the bacon, cheddar, feta add a nice salty bite. You could totally put an egg on it and call it breakfast. I should have used slices of this pizza as post-its.

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March 19, 2012

Strawberry Malted Milkshake

Last week I was plagued with strawberry malted milkshake fantasies and had no ice cream to make my dreams come true. With a little teamwork from my pantry and freezer I was able to quench my cravings.

By borrowing the base of my Raw Chocolate Milk and adding frozen strawberries as well as malted milk powder, I was able to come up with this deliciously smooth & creamy strawberry malted milkshake that’s almost dairy free…

One sip and I’m suddenly transported back to my childhood…fighting over a strawberry milkshake with my brothers in the back seat of my mom’s old green station wagon we referred to as The Pickle Mobile.

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March 17, 2012

My Everyday Life: Week 11

Here’s what this week looked like:

Blue & pink in Seattle.

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March 15, 2012

I love lists, Friday!

Research shows that making your bed makes you happier! I believe this.
A new blog that I’m loving.
Food Bloggers Guide to Google is as hilarious as it is informative.
Casey has been pushing me to make New England Clam Chowder. I will do this.
10 Drool Worthy Kitchen Pantries. Nuff said.
The prettiest chocolate frosted cupcakes I’ve seen in AGES.
Roasted Cauliflower with Superspice! You had me at Roasted.
41 of the most common cooking mistakes. This is GOLD.
I think I might need some pink spray paint….
Drooling over these breakfast tacos!
I need to have a dinner party…just so I can buy these green flats.
These lists make me happy!
A cupcake ATM? What the what?!
If it’s raining in your neck of the woods, my friend Andrea has 50 SUNS for you.
And a little Dark Chocolate Potato Bread Pudding w/ Guinness Glaze for St. Patrick’s Day!

A new Joy the Baker podcast is up! We talk about hot air balloons, our current favorite things & we give a listener a challenge! It’s called Close to a Third Party!

There’s also a new High Straightenence post up! Adventures in Meal Planning! I tried out Helen Jane’s technique and liked it!

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March 14, 2012

Bacon Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I’m no stranger to the whole bacon in cookies sitch. I love that sweet salty combination like it’s nobody’s business. But why limit ourselves to just peanut butter bacon cookies? Let’s go ahead and add it to my favorite cookie of ALL time (besides ginger molasses cookies). I present to you BACON Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Why didn’t I think of this sooner?

Let me tell you, these cookies are magical. The promise of one cookie makes my three year old eat ALL of his fruits & vegetables at dinner time. And after eating three cookies for dessert, my husband gives me the “I love you soooooo much” look that I always hope to see when I make special treats. Good deal.

Did I mention that these beauties are considered breakfast cookies? Think hearty oatmeal & raisins mixed with a crispy cookie/scone. Bacon is added cuz it’s always so hard to figure out if you want a sweet or savory breakfast! It’s an all encompassing cookie and it’s gonna get me into SOOOOOOO much trouble.