Another!

One of my BF's turned me on to a great new cookbook, Peas and Thank You.

When I got it, I dogeared alot of pages.  I have been wanting some meatless meal ideas to mix in so I figured I'd try one while B was out of town..just in case.

First up...Spanish Quinoa.  Not only was it easy, but it was delicious.  Not sure I'll cook Spanish Rice again.  Instead of making something to go with it, I added cheese, black beans, tomatoes, olives, avacado and a little sour cream.  Kind of reminded me of a spanish Yum bowl.  It was sooo tasty and easy.  Just my style.

Spanish Quinoa

[Peas and Thank You]

I don't love the picture on her website, but check out the book.  You'll love it.

Serious Goodness!

My girlfriend turned me onto a new food blog...Food 52.  I tried a recipe tonight after the kids went to bed and I just had to share it with you all.  Its delicious.

One Pot Kale and Quinoa Pilaf

[Food 52]

I didn't have walnut oil and I only had a regular lemon.  Didn't matter one bit.  Still delicous and healthy.  B is in China..again, so I ate it as my dinner.  I guess if he had been in town I might have added a little bit of meat to it. 

Go on, don't let the greens scare you ;) 

Before & After

I have alot of "Before & Afters" with this new house.  I'll start working on them.  First up, is a chair that I found on Craigslist.  Ok, lets be honest for a minute...I hadn't thought to look on Craigslist. Shame on me.  But I have someone helping me with the house on a few things because I'm a bit short on time these days.  I fell in love with this style of chair at Mitchell Gold and a few other fine establishments.  Little did I know I could find it on CL for 75.00!!! 

We had a campout last month...in the backyard! Tent and all.  It was so much fun, and Davis did great.  Can't wait for the real thing someday.

And of course, Baloney turned 9 months!

Life is good :)