We're putting an offer in on a house TODAY.
Hopefully I'll be in my own kitchen by the end of AUGUST.
The bad part is that with the house that we like we had to make a few compromises. One of those being the kitchen (DANG!). Which means that it has to be completely renovated (I know... I know).
I'll keep y'all updated on the process!
7.20.2009
7.16.2009
ACK! I've been MIA!!!
Actually, I feel like I've been MIA for at least a month now... but remember, I don't have my own kitchen and my mom likes to cook. A lot. So that's good but unfortunately not for my lovely blog readers.
I thought I'd update everyone (especially my fabulous Indiana friends) on what I've been up to.
1. Job hunting
2. House hunting (oh, we're putting in an offer this week! Yea!)
3. Walking the dog
4. Crocheting because I can't find all of my pots and pans
5. I even made my own soap one day (yea, I was that bored)
6. Starting up my photography business in the Twin Cities, go White Tree Photography & Designs, LLC (um, and figuring out what to do for a professional website, go figure)
7. Walking the dog
8. Throwing a softball for the dog
9. Making sure not to bother Bimmer Man whilst he studies
10. Hangin' out with my mom
Ok, so there you go, that's what I've been up to lately.
Oh yes, and I accidentally lost my camera battery charger so I have to look for that today.
I swear, I'll be back to cooking & baking soon but I just need some fabulous ideas and to find my pots and pans that are still packed away.
And my KitchenAid mixer. My lovely BEAST, oh where could it be??? I have no idea...
So moral of the story - if you want something and someone else is packing your crap, watch what box it goes in so you're not like me!
Ok, I'll post more about my life later this week, especially if the sellers accepted the offer on the house!
I thought I'd update everyone (especially my fabulous Indiana friends) on what I've been up to.
1. Job hunting
2. House hunting (oh, we're putting in an offer this week! Yea!)
3. Walking the dog
4. Crocheting because I can't find all of my pots and pans
5. I even made my own soap one day (yea, I was that bored)
6. Starting up my photography business in the Twin Cities, go White Tree Photography & Designs, LLC (um, and figuring out what to do for a professional website, go figure)
7. Walking the dog
8. Throwing a softball for the dog
9. Making sure not to bother Bimmer Man whilst he studies
10. Hangin' out with my mom
Ok, so there you go, that's what I've been up to lately.
Oh yes, and I accidentally lost my camera battery charger so I have to look for that today.
I swear, I'll be back to cooking & baking soon but I just need some fabulous ideas and to find my pots and pans that are still packed away.
And my KitchenAid mixer. My lovely BEAST, oh where could it be??? I have no idea...
So moral of the story - if you want something and someone else is packing your crap, watch what box it goes in so you're not like me!
Ok, I'll post more about my life later this week, especially if the sellers accepted the offer on the house!
7.06.2009
Summer Eggplant Pasta Sauce, Sort Of
Eggplant. Oh, eggplant how I love thee. I'm seriously considering going all vegetarian. Dishes like this make me want to anyway. This is super easy. Eggplant Pasta sauce - put over your favorite pasta (or in my case, gnocchi, I keep going back to gnocchi).
Cut the summer squash and eggplant into 1 inch pieces.
And mince 2 cloves of garlic.
Yum. Yum. Yum. Do you keep the skin on your eggplant? I was too lazy to peel it. Plus I'm not really sure if I should keep the skin on or not. For summer squash I just peel half of it off so it doesn't get too squishy.
And basil.
A very good handful of basil.
Unfortunately all of my rubber spatulas are packed away so here's something that I would never normally use. A metal one. Oops.
Then just saute the eggplant and squash until it's a little soft with olive oil, add in the garlic, salt & pepper. Then add in a can of tomato sauce. Add the basil in at the very end so it doesn't wilt. Eh, voila! Eggplant pasta sauce! Perfect for a night when you don't feel like eating meat.
Cut the summer squash and eggplant into 1 inch pieces.
And mince 2 cloves of garlic.
Yum. Yum. Yum. Do you keep the skin on your eggplant? I was too lazy to peel it. Plus I'm not really sure if I should keep the skin on or not. For summer squash I just peel half of it off so it doesn't get too squishy.
And basil.
A very good handful of basil.
Unfortunately all of my rubber spatulas are packed away so here's something that I would never normally use. A metal one. Oops.
Then just saute the eggplant and squash until it's a little soft with olive oil, add in the garlic, salt & pepper. Then add in a can of tomato sauce. Add the basil in at the very end so it doesn't wilt. Eh, voila! Eggplant pasta sauce! Perfect for a night when you don't feel like eating meat.
7.04.2009
7.02.2009
Lingonberry Preserves
Since buying Lingonberry preserves at Ikea I've only had it on toast.
And dang, it's really good.
I mean, I've had it for breakfast now 5 days straight. That doesn't happen very often (ok, so I like Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal and I could eat that for 5 days straight too).
But I can't have it on just toast.
So I need to come up with some good ideas for Lingonberry Preserves. Maybe a tart? Maybe some sort of pastry? Hmmm...
And dang, it's really good.
I mean, I've had it for breakfast now 5 days straight. That doesn't happen very often (ok, so I like Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal and I could eat that for 5 days straight too).
But I can't have it on just toast.So I need to come up with some good ideas for Lingonberry Preserves. Maybe a tart? Maybe some sort of pastry? Hmmm...
6.25.2009
Dining Room Chair Inspirations
Because I can't decide if we should eventually buy fabric or wood or what. If you have upholstered dining room chairs, how often do people spill on them? How hard are they to clean?
I have to be practical. But not too practical, you know...
I love upholstered dining room chairs, but I'd hate to clean them if there was a spill (especially a red wine spill!).
None of my inspirations exactly match. But we don't have a house - so I don't expect them to until we have an actual space to decorate! HA!
Super cute Pottery Barn Tolix Cafe Chair $225 (Ack! I don't want to spend that much on a chair!) 
Super cute Pottery Barn Tolix Cafe Chair $225 (Ack! I don't want to spend that much on a chair!) 
GAH! Wonder how much money I'll have to save up for a dining room table!
6.22.2009
Goodness Gracious My Mother Cooks
Which is why I haven't posted in about a week!
Never fear though... Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are my days to cook.
So, any good suggestions? It's hot here... around 90 degrees.
So really, any salads or quick pasta or summer veggie recipes will be greatly appreciated! Send me your cooking blogs/regular blogs so I can get some ideas!
Never fear though... Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are my days to cook.
So, any good suggestions? It's hot here... around 90 degrees.
So really, any salads or quick pasta or summer veggie recipes will be greatly appreciated! Send me your cooking blogs/regular blogs so I can get some ideas!
6.16.2009
6.11.2009
When I Get Bored...
I crochet!
Well, kind of. I mean, I'm in the middle of making a blanket that I accidentally made way too big (so it'll take me awhile) and I need a break from that. Generally if I want a new hat, mittens, socks or a scarf I just make them myself. Trying to be more sustainable and keep my creativity.
We're moving and I need to clean. I only have microfiber cloths and I need something that could really scrub my pots and pans. I had some cotton leftover (though it's kind of bright) and so I made my own scrubby.
It'll only took an hour, mostly double crochets, then I made a border of single crochets to make it stronger.
No, I will not post my crochet items all the time. I think that would get boring.
Does anyone have any hidden talents that I don't know about? Like crocheting? Or knitting? Do you make anything fun that you could share with me?
(Did you know that I crochet?)
Well, kind of. I mean, I'm in the middle of making a blanket that I accidentally made way too big (so it'll take me awhile) and I need a break from that. Generally if I want a new hat, mittens, socks or a scarf I just make them myself. Trying to be more sustainable and keep my creativity.
We're moving and I need to clean. I only have microfiber cloths and I need something that could really scrub my pots and pans. I had some cotton leftover (though it's kind of bright) and so I made my own scrubby.It'll only took an hour, mostly double crochets, then I made a border of single crochets to make it stronger.
No, I will not post my crochet items all the time. I think that would get boring.
Does anyone have any hidden talents that I don't know about? Like crocheting? Or knitting? Do you make anything fun that you could share with me?
(Did you know that I crochet?)
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