I'm really excited about hosting Thanksgiving this year in our new house! Feels very grown up. Will's family begins arriving tomorrow, and I've already started cooking. Lela's stuffing is delicious but it's my first time making it so want to make sure I'm doing it right! Menu below:
Turkey- pretty standard, I'm going to try brining for the first time too!
Green Beans Casserole - I'm using the canned fried onions though. Why wouldn't I!?
Sweet Potatoes two ways: Sweet Potato Casserole and Brown Butter Sage. (I was forced into the casserole. Marshmallows. Ick.)
Louise's Kale Salad!
Lela's Stuffing! Involves slow cooked pork shoulder (either roasted or poached. I'm poaching), sourdough bread, olives, and potatoes. A lot of other ingredients, but those are the big ones. I'll post the recipe later.
For dessert, I'm making PWs Chocolate Sheet Cake! I'm not a pie person, so I told Will that he can help out in the pie department if he's jonesing for it.
I know Eli and Cris will be in Minneapolis and cooking Friday instead of Thursday. What's on the menu?
Beth, what's going in Dallas?
Louise, don't even bother telling us what's going on in Mexico. No one wants to hear it :)
Monday, November 19, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Weekly Menu 11.11.12 (BStock)
It's totally ok if you spend your days in PJs, mich- we're not judgin. You're in the last stretch of pregnancy- you can pretty much do whatever you want. I saw on Ali's instagram that you had a baby shower this wknd! How was it? What'd ya get? What do you still need?
This weekend was pretty tame for me. Had the rehearsal dinner tasting on Friday though and it was soooo delicious.
I worked out 0 times this past week and the week before (I don't count walking Fonzie as a workout) soooo that's disappointing/lazy/gross. But I'm signed up for 4 pilates classes (3 of them are cardio pilates) this coming week, so I feel good about that. I am 97 days away from wedding and not feeling very trim. One of my biggest probs is portion control, so I may attempt to start eating meals on a salad plate. Or at least promise to fill half my plate w/ only vegetables if I'm using a big plate. I also bought a groupon for acupuncture for weight loss so THAT should be... interesting.
Here's what's on my menu this week:
Sun- Stuffed poblanos (I have leftover rotisserie chicken to get rid of) - no cheese
Mon- Baked pecan-crusted cod with roasted broccoli
Tues- Crock pot tikka masala with curried spinach- first time trying this recipe.
Weds- Cajun grilled whole fish with asparagus and dirty rice (so easy)
Thurs- Ryan promised to cook something healthy :)
Fri- We almost never stay in to cook on Fridays
This weekend was pretty tame for me. Had the rehearsal dinner tasting on Friday though and it was soooo delicious.
I worked out 0 times this past week and the week before (I don't count walking Fonzie as a workout) soooo that's disappointing/lazy/gross. But I'm signed up for 4 pilates classes (3 of them are cardio pilates) this coming week, so I feel good about that. I am 97 days away from wedding and not feeling very trim. One of my biggest probs is portion control, so I may attempt to start eating meals on a salad plate. Or at least promise to fill half my plate w/ only vegetables if I'm using a big plate. I also bought a groupon for acupuncture for weight loss so THAT should be... interesting.
Here's what's on my menu this week:
Sun- Stuffed poblanos (I have leftover rotisserie chicken to get rid of) - no cheese
Mon- Baked pecan-crusted cod with roasted broccoli
Tues- Crock pot tikka masala with curried spinach- first time trying this recipe.
Weds- Cajun grilled whole fish with asparagus and dirty rice (so easy)
Thurs- Ryan promised to cook something healthy :)
Fri- We almost never stay in to cook on Fridays
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Weekly Menu- 11.11.12
This last week kicked my butt up and down the blocks. Which is funny because I didn't leave the house Wed-Friday. Is that healthy!? Probably not. But it proves the kind of week that I had. I did not spend those days in my pjs (honest!), but work was just too crazy and then I was too tired. This baby is coming in less than a month and I think the sleepless nights due to semi-hourly feedings will be a welcome relief after the sleeplessness of the pregnancy.
In other news- Thanksgiving is in less than two weeks!? How did that happen?
Sunday: Spicy Pork Tenderloin - literally just honey, chili paste (sambal oelek) and sriracha on a tenderloin and popped in the oven for 40 minutes at 375*
Monday: Salmon - probably Louise's dill salmon because it's awesome
Tuesday: Shepherd's Pie
Wednesday: Zuppa Toscana (OG recipe. NO JUDGING!)
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Baby back ribs with mashed potatoes
Saturday: Moroccan Chicken - didn't make this last time I said I would and I'm still craving it.
And that takes us to the week of Thanksgiving! Can't even believe it!
xo
In other news- Thanksgiving is in less than two weeks!? How did that happen?
Sunday: Spicy Pork Tenderloin - literally just honey, chili paste (sambal oelek) and sriracha on a tenderloin and popped in the oven for 40 minutes at 375*
Monday: Salmon - probably Louise's dill salmon because it's awesome
Tuesday: Shepherd's Pie
Wednesday: Zuppa Toscana (OG recipe. NO JUDGING!)
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Baby back ribs with mashed potatoes
Saturday: Moroccan Chicken - didn't make this last time I said I would and I'm still craving it.
And that takes us to the week of Thanksgiving! Can't even believe it!
xo
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
New love: Kale Salad
Hellooooo friends,
Happy November to all! Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just 2 weeks away?! This year is just flying by. I brought this salad to a "Friendsgiving" party last weekend and out of 20 dishes, it STOLE the show! It is really, really delicious! It's a must make and perfect as a side dish to all those yummy thanksgiving things:
Happy November to all! Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just 2 weeks away?! This year is just flying by. I brought this salad to a "Friendsgiving" party last weekend and out of 20 dishes, it STOLE the show! It is really, really delicious! It's a must make and perfect as a side dish to all those yummy thanksgiving things:
Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large bunches of Tuscan kale (about 1 1/2 pounds total), center stem discarded, leaves thinly sliced
12 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed, finely grated or shredded with a knife
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/3 cup almonds with skins, coarsely chopped
1 cup finely grated Pecorino
Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper in a small bowl. Stir to blend; set aside to let flavors meld. Mix thinly sliced kale and shredded brussels sprouts in a large bowl.
Measure 1/2 cup oil into a cup. Spoon 1 tablespoon oil from cup into a small skillet; heat oil over medium-high heat. Add almonds to skillet and stir frequently until golden brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts to a paper towel–lined plate. Sprinkle almonds lightly with salt.
Slowly whisk remaining olive oil in cup into lemon-juice mixture. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD:Dressing, kale mixture, and toasted almonds can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover dressing and kale mixture separately and chill. Cover almonds and let stand at room temperature.
Add dressing and cheese to kale mixture; toss to coat. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Garnish with almonds.
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large bunches of Tuscan kale (about 1 1/2 pounds total), center stem discarded, leaves thinly sliced
12 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed, finely grated or shredded with a knife
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/3 cup almonds with skins, coarsely chopped
1 cup finely grated Pecorino
Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper in a small bowl. Stir to blend; set aside to let flavors meld. Mix thinly sliced kale and shredded brussels sprouts in a large bowl.
Measure 1/2 cup oil into a cup. Spoon 1 tablespoon oil from cup into a small skillet; heat oil over medium-high heat. Add almonds to skillet and stir frequently until golden brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts to a paper towel–lined plate. Sprinkle almonds lightly with salt.
Slowly whisk remaining olive oil in cup into lemon-juice mixture. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD:Dressing, kale mixture, and toasted almonds can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover dressing and kale mixture separately and chill. Cover almonds and let stand at room temperature.
Add dressing and cheese to kale mixture; toss to coat. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Garnish with almonds.
It makes a TON so be ready to share or eat it for days which wouldn't be so bad...
Homemade Orechiette
I tried this yesterday, and it was so fun and delicious! It is a pretty hearty pasta. I served it with a sherry cream sauce and broccoli, which was great! Next time, I want to try it with sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, olive oil, and fresh parmesan. A few tips: the thinner/ smaller you shape the pasta the better, and they only takes 2-3 mins to cook in bowling water. Enjoy!
Martha Stewart's Step-by-Step Orechiette
What's Your Hostess Style?
Thought this would be fun...
What's Your Hostess Style?
I think mine is naturalist!
What about yall?
What's Your Hostess Style?
I think mine is naturalist!
What about yall?
Monday, October 29, 2012
Weekly Menu - 10.28.12
Hello! Things have finally slowed down at work and, this might be blasphemous, I think I have Sandy to thank for that. I really need this downtime because I'm feeling uber pregnant. We've made such great progress on the house in the last few weeks. Amelia's room is done! At least with the painting. Now I have to find/make/but probably find curtains, and a few more decorating touches and we'll be done-done! Finally hung up some pictures downstairs, and I have some goodies coming from various online retailers to make the downstairs more cozy. Feels good to make progress.
On the cooking front, been doing tons of that. Including some Halloween Funfetti cake- Will and I bought dueling frostings and had a frost off. I won. By 'I', I mean that the way-too-sugary orange Halloween frosting won over 'his' fancy buttercream frosting. Boo-ya.
Here's what's on the menu starting with last night- Will cooked. What can't the man do? He paints rooms, adds decorative trim, changes light fixtures, makes and fixes holes in walls. And he cooks.
Sunday: Will made Chili - was really good! Tasted a lot like the Wendy's one, which is awesome.
Monday: Leftovers. Will's in class until late. Tons in the fridge and zero motivation.
Tuesday: Dijon Roasted White Fish. Saw this recipe on Barefoot Contessa the other day. Only perpetuates my love for cooking things with dijon mustard.
Wednesday: Halloween party! Going to a friend's block party for early trick or treating and pizza. Will's in NYC (provided Sandy doesn't interfere).
Thursday: Fish Tacos for Taco Thursdays. Combining a couple of recipes, but the cole slaw from here.
Friday: Beth's Pistachio Chicken! I can't wait to try this. Except that I accidentally bought pistachios with the shell. Whoops. Have to go back to the store.
Saturday: Moroccan Chicken. Made this a few week ago and it was so easy and delicious.
Louise, hope you're staying safe!! Can you do a post on all the different canned food recipes you're going to make??
On the cooking front, been doing tons of that. Including some Halloween Funfetti cake- Will and I bought dueling frostings and had a frost off. I won. By 'I', I mean that the way-too-sugary orange Halloween frosting won over 'his' fancy buttercream frosting. Boo-ya.
Here's what's on the menu starting with last night- Will cooked. What can't the man do? He paints rooms, adds decorative trim, changes light fixtures, makes and fixes holes in walls. And he cooks.
Sunday: Will made Chili - was really good! Tasted a lot like the Wendy's one, which is awesome.
Monday: Leftovers. Will's in class until late. Tons in the fridge and zero motivation.
Tuesday: Dijon Roasted White Fish. Saw this recipe on Barefoot Contessa the other day. Only perpetuates my love for cooking things with dijon mustard.
Wednesday: Halloween party! Going to a friend's block party for early trick or treating and pizza. Will's in NYC (provided Sandy doesn't interfere).
Thursday: Fish Tacos for Taco Thursdays. Combining a couple of recipes, but the cole slaw from here.
Friday: Beth's Pistachio Chicken! I can't wait to try this. Except that I accidentally bought pistachios with the shell. Whoops. Have to go back to the store.
Saturday: Moroccan Chicken. Made this a few week ago and it was so easy and delicious.
Louise, hope you're staying safe!! Can you do a post on all the different canned food recipes you're going to make??
Monday, October 15, 2012
Weekly Menu! 10.15.12
Sooooo I've not been cooking a lot, but I've been eating pretty healthy because I eat less when I don't have real dinners with Ryan. There's been a lot of salad in my life lately. I've been going to A LOT of pilates classes, and I feel great but I'm not seeing results really. I probably need to scale back my portions of food, which is really stupid and annoying. I'm gonna sneakily stop including starches in dinners with Ryan until he complains. I'm also making sure I go to a minimum of 4 classes/week. Anyway, here's my sched for the week:
MONDAY- Back to back pilates from 6-7, then 7-8. Coming home and making the dill salmon for the first time! With steamed broccoli and couscous.
TUESDAY- AMEX sent me a $50 gift card to Fleming's so Melissa and I are going to get the chilled seafood tower (YUM). No pilates today, but gonna take Fonzie to Town Lake for a long, fast walk (if we can manage this without him darting in front of me nonstop).
WEDNESDAY- Advanced class at 7pm. Then gonna health-ify this stuffed poblano recipe. I'll minimize the rice and serve w/ beans. I love beans... so much. On a semi-related note, my system is not longer hummus-friendly. I swear, like 2 bites of hummus and I'm tooting all night. I am currently mourning the loss of hummus in my life.
THURSDAY- Cardio pilates at 10:30am. Grilled cajun trout with roasted brussels sprouts. See here, no starches. Ha!
FRIDAY- I am assuming we will go out!
MONDAY- Back to back pilates from 6-7, then 7-8. Coming home and making the dill salmon for the first time! With steamed broccoli and couscous.
TUESDAY- AMEX sent me a $50 gift card to Fleming's so Melissa and I are going to get the chilled seafood tower (YUM). No pilates today, but gonna take Fonzie to Town Lake for a long, fast walk (if we can manage this without him darting in front of me nonstop).
WEDNESDAY- Advanced class at 7pm. Then gonna health-ify this stuffed poblano recipe. I'll minimize the rice and serve w/ beans. I love beans... so much. On a semi-related note, my system is not longer hummus-friendly. I swear, like 2 bites of hummus and I'm tooting all night. I am currently mourning the loss of hummus in my life.
THURSDAY- Cardio pilates at 10:30am. Grilled cajun trout with roasted brussels sprouts. See here, no starches. Ha!
FRIDAY- I am assuming we will go out!
Oh heyy heyy heyy- weekly menu: 10/15
Life has been nutty. We got a dog, got rid of a dog, my body has decided to stop functioning properly given the growing human in my belly. Sleep, not happening; breathing normally, no longer a high priority for my body. On top of that, I really want to get the new place finished (or somewhat close to finished) before Thanksgiving so we're sort of in a sprint. Made some good progress this weekend but it still feels like we just moved it. I've been doing pretty well on the cooking front, but not so good on the posting front.
So this is what we have going on this week. I have felt pretty light on the veggies lately. Lots of potatoes and rice, but no greens (outside of the 'salad' that we have which is just iceberg lettuce because Will's fave). I bought a ton this week to make up for it. ALSO we instilled Taco Thursdays. Turns out, Amelia loves eating tacos.
Monday: Salmon- have been doing Louise's dill salmon about weekly these days. It's so easy and delicious. Steamed artichokes.
Tuesday: Chipotle Short Ribs with broccoli
Wednesday: Turkey Chili
Thursday: Braised Beef Tacos- I just looked up a bunch of recipes and I'm going to hack together my own. Julie and John are coming over for dinner!
Friday: Tarragon Roasted Chicken with brussels sprouts
Saturday: Parm-Herb Tilapia and butternut squash soup
That's it!
So this is what we have going on this week. I have felt pretty light on the veggies lately. Lots of potatoes and rice, but no greens (outside of the 'salad' that we have which is just iceberg lettuce because Will's fave). I bought a ton this week to make up for it. ALSO we instilled Taco Thursdays. Turns out, Amelia loves eating tacos.
Monday: Salmon- have been doing Louise's dill salmon about weekly these days. It's so easy and delicious. Steamed artichokes.
Tuesday: Chipotle Short Ribs with broccoli
Wednesday: Turkey Chili
Thursday: Braised Beef Tacos- I just looked up a bunch of recipes and I'm going to hack together my own. Julie and John are coming over for dinner!
Friday: Tarragon Roasted Chicken with brussels sprouts
Saturday: Parm-Herb Tilapia and butternut squash soup
That's it!
Monday, September 10, 2012
I'm Back! Some new recipes to share...
Hello, hello!
I'm back...it's been awhile. This summer was a whirlwind and I seriously slacked in the home-made meals department. But I'm back on track and hoping to experiment with some new recipes. Here's my menu this week:
Sunday: Creamy Chicken Taquitos. I think these are my new favorite thing. While they are not the healthiest recipe in the book, the recipe itself makes 20 taquitos. I was stuffed after just 2 so they really aren't THAT bad and I added lot's of extra chicken for protein. They are baked and crispy and delicious. I even went all out with the ranch salsa dipping sauce. I froze half the mixture since JP and I certainly didn't need 20 of these. Mmm, mmm good!
Monday: Broiled Cod with Parmesan and Herbs. The Tilapia that our grocery store had was farm raised in China which grossed me out so I went with local, fresh caught cod. Going to do some little baby potatoes (from Cape Cod Farmer's market) and salad with this.
Tuesday: Sloppy Joes (Ground Turkey and Manwich from a can. Not the most organic, but you can't beat it)
Wednesday: Out with Kim
Thursday: I've had cans of beans in my pantry for forever so I'm going to use them up and make Spicy Black Bean Burgers
Friday: Leftovers
Hopefully I can stay on track! Also shooting to make it to the gym 4x this week. Last week was a major fail with just one visit. I went this morning so I'm already doing much better....
Hope everyone is doing well! Happy FALL!!
xo
I'm back...it's been awhile. This summer was a whirlwind and I seriously slacked in the home-made meals department. But I'm back on track and hoping to experiment with some new recipes. Here's my menu this week:
Sunday: Creamy Chicken Taquitos. I think these are my new favorite thing. While they are not the healthiest recipe in the book, the recipe itself makes 20 taquitos. I was stuffed after just 2 so they really aren't THAT bad and I added lot's of extra chicken for protein. They are baked and crispy and delicious. I even went all out with the ranch salsa dipping sauce. I froze half the mixture since JP and I certainly didn't need 20 of these. Mmm, mmm good!
Monday: Broiled Cod with Parmesan and Herbs. The Tilapia that our grocery store had was farm raised in China which grossed me out so I went with local, fresh caught cod. Going to do some little baby potatoes (from Cape Cod Farmer's market) and salad with this.
Tuesday: Sloppy Joes (Ground Turkey and Manwich from a can. Not the most organic, but you can't beat it)
Wednesday: Out with Kim
Thursday: I've had cans of beans in my pantry for forever so I'm going to use them up and make Spicy Black Bean Burgers
Friday: Leftovers
Hopefully I can stay on track! Also shooting to make it to the gym 4x this week. Last week was a major fail with just one visit. I went this morning so I'm already doing much better....
Hope everyone is doing well! Happy FALL!!
xo
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Wonky Weekly Menu
Hellooo! I'm posting early. Primarily because I didn't even try on this week's menu. Travel always mucks things up. Also, though since the move, I've been doing my grocery at the end of the week which I don't love. So this week, I'm shopping for a week and a half to get me back on schedule. Shopping done. God bless Peapod. Groceries arrive on Saturday morning and here is the menu for Saturday - Saturday. This will get me back so that next time I can post my menu Sunday- Saturday.
Don't even talk to me about the gym. It's not happening.
Friday: Dinner out to Black Bull with the Rhineharts!
Saturday: Foil packet tacos with sweet potatoes and black beans
Sunday: BBQ Salmon with roasted broccoli and pasta
Monday: Spaghetti and Meatballs (I'm trying to add in one brainless, super cheap meal. Gets cost down and doesn't feel like I'm cooking everyday of the week)
Tuesday: Lime-Soy Chicken with rice
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Honey Mustard Chicken with baked fries
Friday: Turkey Chili
Saturday: Out
Friday/Saturday might be flip-flopped.
Stay tuned for the review of the World's Best Chicken recipe.... spoiler alert- it wasn't.
Don't even talk to me about the gym. It's not happening.
Friday: Dinner out to Black Bull with the Rhineharts!
Saturday: Foil packet tacos with sweet potatoes and black beans
Sunday: BBQ Salmon with roasted broccoli and pasta
Monday: Spaghetti and Meatballs (I'm trying to add in one brainless, super cheap meal. Gets cost down and doesn't feel like I'm cooking everyday of the week)
Tuesday: Lime-Soy Chicken with rice
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Honey Mustard Chicken with baked fries
Friday: Turkey Chili
Saturday: Out
Friday/Saturday might be flip-flopped.
Stay tuned for the review of the World's Best Chicken recipe.... spoiler alert- it wasn't.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Weekly Menu 8.12.12
Hello everyone! Sorry I've been MIA these past few weeks... just lots of fun little trips and visitors in town that have prevented me from cooking too much. But this week will be a bit more normal.
Monday: left overs
Tuesday: Kobe's White Fish Special & Veggie Stir Fry
Wednesday: Pulled Pork Sandwiches & Potato Salad - I'm especially excited about this meal because I've never used my slow cooker. If anyone has tips, I'd love to hear them.
Thursday: Homemade Baked Falafels Friday: Chicken Pot Pie
Saturday: Homemade Pizza (I bought the dough this time)
Sunday: Chicken Curry & Coconut Rice
I hope you all have a great week! Thank you for sharing recipes, I use them all the time!
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Weekly Menu + Update
Michi i am so glad youre all moved in! elisaaaaa way to be a supastar in the moving process! im still looking at visits for october or november!
what is zuppa toscana?? this sounds good! fill me in.
also, that World's Best Chicken looks so easy!! i cant wait to hear about it.
here's my sched:
Mon: had a girl friend from work and her hubs over for dinner- made roasted pesto potatoes, salad with the Woodstock dressing (incredible), and pecan crusted chicken (she wanted to know how to make it so we just made it together)
Tues: a new food trailer park is opening to the media in austin and i scored an invite (with a +1 for melissa), so we get to try all of the trailers listed below. i can't wait!
- Collie's Real Serious Burgers - a gourmet burger trailer that features premium offerings including the Mason Fargason Collie Burger that was just featured on Thrillist. For more information visit http://colliesburgers.com/.
- Boxcar Bistro - classic and casual French food using the best natural and organic ingredients. For more information visit http://www.boxcarbistro.com/.
- Tacos La Guera - homemade fresh tacos that are made to order. Most notably known for the Taco Loco and the DJ Taco, Tacos La Guera serves breakfast, lunch and vegetarian options. For more information visit http://www.tacoslaguera.com/index.php?s=1.
- Honky Tonk Hot Dogs - gourmet hot dogs named after Austin music legends with impromptu live country music from Austin musicians like Dale Watson. For more information visit http://www.honkytonkhotdogsatx.com/
- Trai Mai Thai - the newest Thai trailer that features traditional and new Thai food with options from Curry, Fried Rice, Entrees and Noodles. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/TraiMaiThai.
Weds: mushroom poblano tacos (im worried i wont be able to find good tortillas or poblanos in cape cod)
Thurs: out for indian food
Fri: Tyler's bday dinner at a fun hot dog joint called Frank
What else is new, you ask? well...
1. ryan bought a motorcycle. i just cant.
2. i go to cape cod with fonzie for 3 weeks on monday!
3. i convinced/forced ryan to book a ticket so he is coming to cape cod too for 4 of the days (miracle he booked it. guilt/freaking out works wonders)
4. fonzie got neutered last tuesday. since then he tore the stitches out and had to get staples put in (thursday for an additional $100), tore the staples out and had to get new ones put in (saturday at 1am for $100), ate a computer cord (sunday), pooped on the floor and puked on the carpet (last night). soooo he is obviously uncomfortable/pissed off. i feel bad for him but OMG chill out!!! icant wait til the staples are out and we're in cape cod so he can settle down. i will be posting a video of fonzie's first frolic in the ocean when that happens.
what is zuppa toscana?? this sounds good! fill me in.
also, that World's Best Chicken looks so easy!! i cant wait to hear about it.
here's my sched:
Mon: had a girl friend from work and her hubs over for dinner- made roasted pesto potatoes, salad with the Woodstock dressing (incredible), and pecan crusted chicken (she wanted to know how to make it so we just made it together)
Tues: a new food trailer park is opening to the media in austin and i scored an invite (with a +1 for melissa), so we get to try all of the trailers listed below. i can't wait!
- Collie's Real Serious Burgers - a gourmet burger trailer that features premium offerings including the Mason Fargason Collie Burger that was just featured on Thrillist. For more information visit http://colliesburgers.com/.
- Boxcar Bistro - classic and casual French food using the best natural and organic ingredients. For more information visit http://www.boxcarbistro.com/.
- Tacos La Guera - homemade fresh tacos that are made to order. Most notably known for the Taco Loco and the DJ Taco, Tacos La Guera serves breakfast, lunch and vegetarian options. For more information visit http://www.tacoslaguera.com/index.php?s=1.
- Honky Tonk Hot Dogs - gourmet hot dogs named after Austin music legends with impromptu live country music from Austin musicians like Dale Watson. For more information visit http://www.honkytonkhotdogsatx.com/
- Trai Mai Thai - the newest Thai trailer that features traditional and new Thai food with options from Curry, Fried Rice, Entrees and Noodles. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/TraiMaiThai.
Weds: mushroom poblano tacos (im worried i wont be able to find good tortillas or poblanos in cape cod)
Thurs: out for indian food
Fri: Tyler's bday dinner at a fun hot dog joint called Frank
What else is new, you ask? well...
1. ryan bought a motorcycle. i just cant.
2. i go to cape cod with fonzie for 3 weeks on monday!
3. i convinced/forced ryan to book a ticket so he is coming to cape cod too for 4 of the days (miracle he booked it. guilt/freaking out works wonders)
4. fonzie got neutered last tuesday. since then he tore the stitches out and had to get staples put in (thursday for an additional $100), tore the staples out and had to get new ones put in (saturday at 1am for $100), ate a computer cord (sunday), pooped on the floor and puked on the carpet (last night). soooo he is obviously uncomfortable/pissed off. i feel bad for him but OMG chill out!!! icant wait til the staples are out and we're in cape cod so he can settle down. i will be posting a video of fonzie's first frolic in the ocean when that happens.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Aug 6- Weekly Menu
I can't believe we're already well into August already! Elisa was here this past weekend and totally whipped us into shape. She was tackling the to-do lists like it was nobody's business and really would not be where we are if she didn't come to our rescue! Will took it upon himself to bust a hole in our downstairs fireplace, so he spent the majority of the weekend fixing and painting the downstairs. Meanwhile, Elisa and I went to Ikea, organized the upstairs, got rid of boxes. It was awesome. Things are getting more normal and thankfully we've been able to stick to the schedule for dinners. Can't say the same for going to the gym, but we'll get there! We had a huge brunch/lunch on Sunday in celebration of mom passing her clinical entrance exams (whoop!). So we're starting the week easy.
Below is what we have going on:
Sun: Zuppa Toscana
Mon: Leftover cassoulet (I'll post the recipe!)
Tues: Dijon pork chops and mashed potatoes
Wed: Baked chicken legs and green beans
Thur: Out for an SCU alumni Cubs game!
Friday: World's Best Chicken. We'll see what all the fuss is about :)
Saturday: Fish Tacos
What's on yalls list?
Below is what we have going on:
Sun: Zuppa Toscana
Mon: Leftover cassoulet (I'll post the recipe!)
Tues: Dijon pork chops and mashed potatoes
Wed: Baked chicken legs and green beans
Thur: Out for an SCU alumni Cubs game!
Friday: World's Best Chicken. We'll see what all the fuss is about :)
Saturday: Fish Tacos
What's on yalls list?
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Weekly menu + plan
whew- exhausting weekend at Tyler's lakehouse. obviously super unhealthy. Getting back on track... pilates on M, T, W, Th (skipping Friday class). a few dinners this week will be out bc melissa has a groupon for a dinner that's about to expire and we need to use, and i have another groupon that's about to expire that i'm using at a dinner with girls from work. so at least dinner this week will be cheap! but im gonna have to make an active effort to try to order healthy items at these places.
Mon- thai mussels (didnt end up making it last week) and thai cucumber tomato salad
Tue- girl date with melissa at braise
Wed- trying the chicken sausage bake finally!
Thur- dinner with girls from work at eleven plates
Fri- indian dinner at bombay bistro
Mon- thai mussels (didnt end up making it last week) and thai cucumber tomato salad
Tue- girl date with melissa at braise
Wed- trying the chicken sausage bake finally!
Thur- dinner with girls from work at eleven plates
Fri- indian dinner at bombay bistro
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