just pulled these lil bebes out of the dirt.
anyone have any radish recipes? we usually eat them raw around here. Would love to see what else I could do with them……
-tracy
tagged!
I just noticed I was tagged by Kylie–the adorable chicka of The Baking Bird
what is your current obsession?
-my tomatoes
what is your weirdest obsession?
– I am sort of a celeb gossip fiend. I check out all the trashy sites daily. Sometimes multiple times a day….
what are you wearing today?
-dark jeans, gray scoop neck top, black tank on top- black converse
what’s for dinner?
-I had two soy corn dogs tonight….smothered in mustard. Parenting came first. Hunger-second. It’s the story of my life lately. This explains the lack of food posts…sigh….
what would you eat for your last meal?
-a feast of carbs. Garlic bread….french fries….mashed potatoes….oh! and more garlic bread!
what’s the last thing you bought?
-cheerios, bananas & a sippy cup (all for my Coop)
what are you listening to right now?
-my cat, Pinot snoring behind me.
what’s your favorite ice cream flavor?
-rocky road (big plus if there are LOTs of nuts)
what do you think of the person who tagged you?
– I think she is absolutely fabulous! She has a wonderful aesthetic and I am so envious of her gorgeous lips! Plus her owl collection makes me smile BIG.
if you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would it be?
– I would love a very open and airy house on a lake-with lots of land. A place where people would ask me if they could get married there!
if you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour where would you go?
-to sleepyland
what language do you want to learn?
– I wish I spoke Italian better.
what is your favorite color?
-I love turquoise, purple & apple green
what is one of your favorite daily/weekly rituals?
-making baby food on Sundays for Cooper. I relaxes me. I also love the first sip of coffee in the morning.
if you had $100 now, what would you spend it on?
-I’d by that belt & shirt I want at Anthropologie!
Favorite Designer?
-I can’t pinpoint one. Anyone who uses black and white in their collection.
Do you admire anyone’s style?
-I love seeing what Alexandra of Strawberry Lemonade puts together. Soooo colorful & inspiring!
Describe your personal style?
-I love basics. Stripes, black, white, bold graphic patterns, dark denim….paired with converse and some bright colored accessories…or something super sparkly. I am a sucker for anything soft- comfort wins always.
What are you fave films?
-Right now Twilight (haha). I LOVE Wes Anderson movies… I have an affinity for dark humor in film.
What’s your favorite fruit?
-I love bananas & raspberries.
What inspires you?
-the internet…magazines, cookbooks…seeing people making a living doing what they love.
What is on the walls in your bedroom?
-a mirror and a soon- to- be portrait from ashelyg
Your favorite book?
-Currently reading Twilight, The Omnivore’s Dilemma & Mommywood- but I love anything written by Augsten Burroughs or David Sedaris. They take me to my happy place.
Do you collect something?
-plates, dishes, napkins, dish towels, bowls-anything that i would love to have in a photo!
What is one of your pet peeves?
-people who don’t use turn signals!
So I am supposed to pick 8 people to do this…but screw that. It’s late and I can’t think- sooooooo
I tag all of you who have a blog!!!! Send me a link to your entry- I’d love to read about you!
day 62
It’s been 62 days since I started my tomato & herb garden!! Where does the time go??
There are tons of little green tomatoes ready to ripen on the vines.
So far, I’ve used a LOT of basil and some thyme from my stash. I’ve learned that basil requires A LOT of water- especially in my area.
I’m looking forward to making some recipes that include the Thai basil I’m growing.
So far soooo good. I am super stoked to see the fruits of my labor (pun intended). I find myself just staring at every single leaf, blossom & growing tomato…watching them grow. It’s exciting to see how much they shoot up in one night.
The process has been very rewarding! I can’t wait to dig into those beauties!
Dijon Potato Salad
So light.
So refreshing.
So crisp.
So tangy.
So easy.
So good.
So that’s all I have to say about it. Adding to my current Summer rotation now.
Turn this….
Into this!
Dijon Potato Salad
-1 1/2 pounds red new potatoes, scrubbed and halved (quartered if large)
-1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
-1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
-Coarse salt and ground pepper
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1. Place a steamer basket in a saucepan filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a gentle boil. Add potatoes. Cover, and cook just until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
2. In a serving bowl, combine vinegar and Dijon; season with salt and pepper. Add hot cooked potatoes; toss. Let cool, tossing occasionally.
3. Add oil and parsley to cooled potato mixture. Season with salt and pepper, and toss.
Tomato Basil Pasta
I’m a busy bee lately! Soo much to do….Sooo little time.
Which means that I’ve stepped away from the kitchen for a bit….
But when I’ve been in there, I’ve concocted quick little breakfast sandwiches like this one:
(a whole wheat English muffin with egg, cheese & turkey bacon)
It’s worth waking up for in the mornings. I’m kinda obsessed with them.
Tonight I roasted some tomatoes (not from my garden-yet)
I picked some fresh basil from my little garden I’ve been working on-
Boiled some Whole Wheat Spaghetti…Tossed in a HUGE handful that basil.
Added:
-red pepper
-extra virgin olive oil
-those tomatoes
-a splash of red wine vinegar (It brings out the sweetness in the tomatoes and adds a nice kick)
-fresh ground pepper
-topped with a little grated parmesan…..
My hands still smell like basil, and I am totally loving that!
I’m dreaming of getting back in the kitchen (soon).
I could really use a challenge of making something fun/tasty/good.
You should see what I’ve clipped out to try….
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
I’ve seen versions of this cookie everywhere on the internet! It was this post at kitchn.com that pushed me over the edge.
I had to try them!
They don’t disappoint, folks!
Easy. SUPER Easy. Easier than cake mix!
Gluten-free Peanut Butter Cookies
(recipe from thekitchn.com)
-1 cup peanut butter (i used chunky)
-1 cup sugar
-1 egg
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1 teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 375. Mix all the ingredients together. Drop cookies on baking sheet. Smoosh with fork. Bake for 10 mins. DONE. DONE!!!!
You won’t miss the flour.
lately
i’ve been….
obsessed with eating Greek salads.
Chop Chop Chop & Grill some pita and I’m soo there.
There was seriously a week last month where I ate Greek Salad at least 6 times. No lie.
I made a Black Bean soup (like I’d been craving) for Cinco De Mayo. It was fantastic!
I even made my own little tortilla strips!
Problem is–I started writing down the recipe as I was going and then I started adding soo much other stuff to get the taste & thickness right– that I forgot what happened!
Next time I make it, I’ll remember to be more diligent!
I’ve also been working a lot in the backyard lately…tending to my veggie garden!
I never thought I would get soo excited about gardening!
It’s a healthy obsession! There’s soo much more I want to plant and I am really looking forward to this summer now!
It’s especially fun now that I have a little helper. He loves the cool breezes and all the green!
Cooper is 7 months old already. He has 4 teeth and crawls!
And this weekend I am celebrating my first Mother’s Day!
I have to say that things are pretty good these days!
Happy Mother’s Day to all you mommas!
xoxo
