Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Monday, August 12, 2013
Time to yourself.....
This morning my daughter was whining because all the adults (we are on vacation with my mom) were busy, so I suggested that she could read, draw or play games on the IPad by herself and she whined more because at 8 years old she doesn't see the value in this and yet I see the teaching of an important life skill-- being able to "play" alone.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
In the kitchen on Thursday: A new take on a classic
Linguine with Pesto, Artichoke Hearts and Green Beans
1 Box Linguine
2 C. fresh green beans
3/4 C. Pesto sauce
3/4 C. Artichoke hearts
2-4 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
Cook the Linguine according to the box. Wash the green beans, trim the ends and cut in half. Add the beans to the pasta with 5 minutes left in cooking. Drain the artichokes. Cut into quarters and set aside. Drain the pasta and the beans. Toss with the Pesto sauce and artichoke hearts. Place in 4 bowls and sprinkle cheese on top. Serves 4.
Keep in mind picky eaters or kids can have the pasta without the veggies.
(Not a great photo of a great dinner.)
1 Box Linguine
2 C. fresh green beans
3/4 C. Pesto sauce
3/4 C. Artichoke hearts
2-4 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
Cook the Linguine according to the box. Wash the green beans, trim the ends and cut in half. Add the beans to the pasta with 5 minutes left in cooking. Drain the artichokes. Cut into quarters and set aside. Drain the pasta and the beans. Toss with the Pesto sauce and artichoke hearts. Place in 4 bowls and sprinkle cheese on top. Serves 4.
Keep in mind picky eaters or kids can have the pasta without the veggies.
(Not a great photo of a great dinner.)
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
More words.....
"Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and then give your whole heart and soul to it.— attributed to the Buddha
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Tuesday's Tip: Avoid wrinkling clothes
Do not over stuff your drier or your clothes will come out wrinkled. (Since, I did this recently, I had to iron my husbands chinos.)
Friday, August 2, 2013
In the kitchen on Thursday and Friday: Mistakes happen
I tried yesterday to make frozen yogurt and ended up with a block of yogurt until I reread the recipe and saw that I was supposed to add milk, which I did today by slightly defrosting what I had and mixing in the milk and I hope (fingers crossed) this works.
Honey Blueberry Frozen Yogurt
1C. greek yogurt (it is already strained, but some recipes recommend doing it again—I did not)
1/4. milk
1 tsp. honey
1/4 C. blueberries
Mix all ingredients in a ice cream maker. Let it "churn" for 30-40 minutes and place in freezer.
I used a Sassafras Ice Cream Maker.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BXJY0S
Honey Blueberry Frozen Yogurt
1C. greek yogurt (it is already strained, but some recipes recommend doing it again—I did not)
1/4. milk
1 tsp. honey
1/4 C. blueberries
Mix all ingredients in a ice cream maker. Let it "churn" for 30-40 minutes and place in freezer.
I used a Sassafras Ice Cream Maker.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BXJY0S
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