Never met a dip I didn’t like. Or any appetizer for that matter. When I saw this recipe for spinach artichoke dip, I knew I was going to fall victim. It might be a labor of love. Much more involved than dumping salsa into a bowl with a side of chips. Still, I am thinking the end product will be worth it. This dip will be coming with me the next time I asked bring an appetizer.
Lucky Magazine has taken the pressure off of us. That question that is always hanging over your head. [No. Not, “What’s for dinner?” The other one.] What should I wear today?
Then, choose one of these 45 combinations and rock your new outfit! Just a few of my favorites…
Be brave and have fun!
It is reported that the sun will shine today in the greater Seattle area. [love.]
Gonna be sporting my new sunnies. An adorable pair of stud earrings in the shape of sunglasses.
Our family has a new favorite cereal…….
What does Quaker have to say about this cute little heart-shaped cereal?
“Enjoy the perfect balance of taste and nutrition. Finally! Every lightly sweetened piece of deliciously crisp oat cereal is in the shape of a heart to remind you that you’re starting your day with a heart-healthy choice.”
My boys ask for them as a dry snack. I enjoy a bowl for breakfast with a ton of blueberries. Tastes great. Good for you. How often does that happen?
Interested in the nutritional information? Get all the specifics here.
Father’s Day calls for a special dinner. Fish and chips. That was my husband’s request. He has Celiac Disease and gluten free fish and chips are hard to come by. Even though I have never fried up a batch, I was eager to give it try!
The recipe chips n’ fish came from the fabulous cook book Fishes and Dishes!
Main ingredients halibut, eggs, corn starch, Italian parsley, and Salt and Vinegar potato chips! Hello, all gluten free.
I gave the potato chips a whirl in the food processor. Dredged fish (I used cod) in corn starch, dipped in egg, and then the chip mixture. I used peanut oil to fry the fish and it was amazingly easy! The end product was lip-smackin’, finger lickin’ good.
For this and other fantastic seafood recipes-you need this cookbook (written by some pretty awesome women) for yourself! Find it at an independent bookstore or at good ol’ amazon.
[PS. Thanks Kiyo! Aaron loved the fish. Miss you.]
Summer officially begins, around these parts, at 11:01am today. Let the marathon begin.
Stay up late, let them run wild, encourage them to get dirty, play catch with them, take them swimming, buy them super soakers, build something together, say yes to candy, take a bike ride, go on a road trip, lay in the shade and read, make ice cream. Love them and enjoy them. If not now, when?
Look where mine took me in the month of May! Unbelievable beauty. A sleepy, morning beach on Maui. A serene, wooded road in the Canadian Gulf Islands. Both runs were equally invigorating and restorative.
While I love great fitness classes, nothing can beat a pair of running shoes and an iPod while away from home. You need nothing else to get a great workout. I know that running isn’t for everyone. If you aren’t a runner [or absolutely HATE to run], give it another shot. You may find that it isn’t that bad if you have simple, attainable goals. Run for fitness, health, and overall well-being. So what if you walk a lot and jog a little. I promise you won’t regret going for a run. [Plus, it means you earn an extra glass of wine or cocktail at the end of the day!]
Go run like a mother!
Ok. So I came across this recipe for espresso mousse in the March issue of Everyday Food. While the dessert itself looks delicious, it was the presentation in the individual jars that did me in! I can’t get over how darn fabulous this idea is. The execution of the recipe was proven to be a tad difficult. Not actually making the mousse, but gathering 2 items in the recipe.
The first is espresso powder. After a little reading, I surmised that this is not essential to the recipe working, but I wanted to find it. It was not in my local supermarket. A quick google search landed me at Williams-Sonoma.
Summer is looming…..I mean coming! These Summer Bridge Activities books are perfect if you are interested in having your kids do “just a little” this summer to keep their brains nimble. [And appropriately torture them.]
They bridge the months from one grade to another-spanning from entering kindergarteners through entering 8th graders. They are organized to have your sweeties do one page (front and back) each day. There is an excellent mix of grade-specific exercises in language, reading, and math. Science, social studies, and extension activities are also included. The pages are colorful and non-repetitive, so the kids “kinda” like them. We have used them the past two summers with moderate success. Because let’s be honest, no child wants to do any kind of school work while on summer break.
You can see sample pages on the summer bridge activities website. The books themselves can be ordered from through their website, on amazon, or purchased at teacher supply stores.
Bring on summer [learning]!
