Happy Father's Day to all the Dads!
(I know I'm a day late, but better late than never)
Monday, June 22, 2009
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Californ-I-A
I do realize I've fallen horrible behind on blogging about my cooking adventures. Lately though, I've been boring in the kitchen with nothing at all exciting to blog about. Just the average, everyday stuff. I've felt very uninspired. I'm hoping things start to perk up a bit, but as for now...nadda.
Instead I will tantalize you all with a few photos from our California trip.
We went on a Whale Watching boat in San Diego. While the whales were no where to be found, it was a really nice boat ride about 18 miles off the coast. And to be fair, we did see some wildlife.
In case you can't tell from that extraordinary picture. There are a couple seals on the buoy.
After the whales were a bust, we went to the beach just as the sun was setting and it was absolutely beautiful.
The days that followed were packed full of Disneyland, California Adventure, and more down time at the beach. We all had a great time.
Instead I will tantalize you all with a few photos from our California trip.
We went on a Whale Watching boat in San Diego. While the whales were no where to be found, it was a really nice boat ride about 18 miles off the coast. And to be fair, we did see some wildlife.
In case you can't tell from that extraordinary picture. There are a couple seals on the buoy.After the whales were a bust, we went to the beach just as the sun was setting and it was absolutely beautiful.
The days that followed were packed full of Disneyland, California Adventure, and more down time at the beach. We all had a great time.
Monday, February 23, 2009
That Canyon Sure Is Grand
Yesterday we drove up to the Grand Canyon. John has never been and we thought with Teresa here it would be the perfect opportunity.
Despite waking up at the crack of dawn (I am NOT a morning person), we had an awesome day.
We drove through Sedona...
...and stopped to take a couple pictures. We wanted to reach the Canyon before dark though, so we didn't get to stay very long. John and I have been up there before and there are a lot of cool shops that I'm sure Teresa would have enjoyed. Oh well, that gives us another reason to go up there again next time!
We also drove through Flagstaff. I love Flagstaff and had I stayed in Arizona for college, I would have gone up there.
I get car sick at the drop of a hat, this picture was taken of John while we were stopped on the side of the road so I could get some air. So if the roadsides look like that, you can imagine how beautiful the rest of the city is.
And finally the Grand Canyon!
I've been there so many times due to out-of-state/country family visits, but it still blows me away every time.
Despite waking up at the crack of dawn (I am NOT a morning person), we had an awesome day.
We drove through Sedona...
...and stopped to take a couple pictures. We wanted to reach the Canyon before dark though, so we didn't get to stay very long. John and I have been up there before and there are a lot of cool shops that I'm sure Teresa would have enjoyed. Oh well, that gives us another reason to go up there again next time!We also drove through Flagstaff. I love Flagstaff and had I stayed in Arizona for college, I would have gone up there.
I get car sick at the drop of a hat, this picture was taken of John while we were stopped on the side of the road so I could get some air. So if the roadsides look like that, you can imagine how beautiful the rest of the city is.And finally the Grand Canyon!
I've been there so many times due to out-of-state/country family visits, but it still blows me away every time.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
It's Alive!
Hello everyone!
I am very happy to report that I am not dead. And equally as happy to report that this time I have a real excuse for falling behind on my blogging. However, I am not happy to report that the reason for lagging is kidney stones.
People compare the pain of kidney stones to child labor. Now I have no idea if this is true or not, but what I can tell you is that if that's true...I need to seriously reconsider this whole getting married and having children thing.
Let's all just say one big OUCH! For those of you who have had kidney stones you may throw in a few other choice words if you feel the need. I know I sure did.
I am very happy to report that I am not dead. And equally as happy to report that this time I have a real excuse for falling behind on my blogging. However, I am not happy to report that the reason for lagging is kidney stones.
People compare the pain of kidney stones to child labor. Now I have no idea if this is true or not, but what I can tell you is that if that's true...I need to seriously reconsider this whole getting married and having children thing.
Let's all just say one big OUCH! For those of you who have had kidney stones you may throw in a few other choice words if you feel the need. I know I sure did.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Boneless Buffalo Wings...Sort of
Tonight for dinner I made Boneless Buffalo Wings...only with chicken tenders. So I suppose that would make them Boneless Buffalo Tenders? Hey, that has a nice ring to it!
I made them for John really. He loves going to Applebee's during Happy Hour (half price appetizers!) and ordering their classic boneless buffalo wings. But even at half price, those tastey little treats can be expensive. I did a little research online and found a Copycat recipe for them.
I changed very little. I left my chicken tenders whole instead of cutting them into bite sized pieces and I used half Original Louisiana Hot Sauce and half Wing Louisiana Hot Sauce.
They tasted very much like the real thing. In fact, if I hadn't made them myself, I would have thought someone had brought them in from Applebee's.
I think maybe next time I make them, I'll try baking instead of frying them.
I made them for John really. He loves going to Applebee's during Happy Hour (half price appetizers!) and ordering their classic boneless buffalo wings. But even at half price, those tastey little treats can be expensive. I did a little research online and found a Copycat recipe for them.
I changed very little. I left my chicken tenders whole instead of cutting them into bite sized pieces and I used half Original Louisiana Hot Sauce and half Wing Louisiana Hot Sauce.
They tasted very much like the real thing. In fact, if I hadn't made them myself, I would have thought someone had brought them in from Applebee's.
I think maybe next time I make them, I'll try baking instead of frying them.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
It's Always a Party with Shepherd's Pie
Last night for dinner, John made me Shepherd's Pie. Now you may think you love food, and you may think you have an all time favorite food, but there is no comparison to my love of Shepherd's Pie.
I had never even heard of it until I moved to England and John's best friend, Leon, had us over for dinner. When he told us he was making Shepherd's Pie, I automatically thought of a pie with crust. I pictured something very much like a chicken-pot-pie.
Now for those of you who may not know, I am not a big lover of cheese and not too long ago onions were my mortal enemy. So when he laid a plate full of something covered with browned cheese and several onions spilling out, I was thoroughly frightened and confused.
I politely said, "Oh, what's in this?". Trying with all my might to sound more interested in learning about the dish then terrified of it.
"Well, there's mince (the American translation is hamburger meat), onions, gravy, mashed potatoe, corn, cheese, and peas."
Oh no, peas?! Those tiny little green balls would be the death of me! What kind of country puts all those awful things together?! Well now they are both staring at me, waiting for me to take my first bite of Shepherd's Pie.
Oh and what a bite it was! It was on that fateful day that my addiction for Shepherd's Pie was born. Now I get John to make it for me as often as I can. Last night was one of those delightful times.
Moving away from one beautiful thing to another, Friday was my nephew's first birthday. Yesterday, was his birthday party.
He was very interested in eating the toys on his cake and was quite distressed when my sister took them out of his mouth. He was pleased once again when cake was put into his mouth instead.
I had never even heard of it until I moved to England and John's best friend, Leon, had us over for dinner. When he told us he was making Shepherd's Pie, I automatically thought of a pie with crust. I pictured something very much like a chicken-pot-pie.
Now for those of you who may not know, I am not a big lover of cheese and not too long ago onions were my mortal enemy. So when he laid a plate full of something covered with browned cheese and several onions spilling out, I was thoroughly frightened and confused.
I politely said, "Oh, what's in this?". Trying with all my might to sound more interested in learning about the dish then terrified of it.
"Well, there's mince (the American translation is hamburger meat), onions, gravy, mashed potatoe, corn, cheese, and peas."
Oh no, peas?! Those tiny little green balls would be the death of me! What kind of country puts all those awful things together?! Well now they are both staring at me, waiting for me to take my first bite of Shepherd's Pie.
Oh and what a bite it was! It was on that fateful day that my addiction for Shepherd's Pie was born. Now I get John to make it for me as often as I can. Last night was one of those delightful times.
Moving away from one beautiful thing to another, Friday was my nephew's first birthday. Yesterday, was his birthday party.
He was very interested in eating the toys on his cake and was quite distressed when my sister took them out of his mouth. He was pleased once again when cake was put into his mouth instead.
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