The past couple of weeks have been rough - I am emotionally and mentally exhausted. And then these pretty things arrived at the workplace today and I was reminded to not sweat the small stuff. Thanks, Mr. Malone. You are a peach!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Chin Up
The past couple of weeks have been rough - I am emotionally and mentally exhausted. And then these pretty things arrived at the workplace today and I was reminded to not sweat the small stuff. Thanks, Mr. Malone. You are a peach!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Tailgate Time
Crisp air. Falling leaves. Starbucks' salted caramel hot chocolate! Fall is practically here and with the changing of the season comes one of my favorite things: football. Having spent most of my life in the suburbs outside of Seattle, I grew up with the Washington Huskies. However, I didn't realize what fully appreciating the Dawgs meant until Mr. Malone came into my life. You see, Mr. Malone comes from a BIG family... and many of them are UW Alumni. Because of that, my hubby has bled purple and gold since birth.
A couple of weeks ago for the Hawaii game, which started at 12:30, I decided to bring something breakfast related, as we'd be getting to the North lot around 8am. I found these babies on Pinterest and knew I had to give them a shot. Well, they were a HUGE hit, and the possibilities are really endless when it comes to what you add! They were so popular that I plan on making them again tomorrow for the game against Cal - Go Dawgs!
INGREDIENTS
8-10 eggs
1 tsp flour
Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping Ideas: crumbled bacon, sausage, diced bell peppers, minced onion, asparagus, grated cheese.. The list goes on!
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 2 muffin tins with a non-stick cooking spray.
*Distribute toppings evenly among each muffin cup.
*In a bowl, beat the eggs with the flour and pour into muffin tins. (I used a large measuring cup, as it made pouring much easier)
*Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked through.
Note: The eggs may look like they are starting to puff up while baking, but they will "deflate" when taken out of the oven. You don't need a lot of the egg mixture in each cup - once cooked they are a great size. Perfect for a quick breakfast on the go or for cheering on your favorite team!
A couple of weeks ago for the Hawaii game, which started at 12:30, I decided to bring something breakfast related, as we'd be getting to the North lot around 8am. I found these babies on Pinterest and knew I had to give them a shot. Well, they were a HUGE hit, and the possibilities are really endless when it comes to what you add! They were so popular that I plan on making them again tomorrow for the game against Cal - Go Dawgs!
INGREDIENTS
8-10 eggs
1 tsp flour
Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping Ideas: crumbled bacon, sausage, diced bell peppers, minced onion, asparagus, grated cheese.. The list goes on!
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 2 muffin tins with a non-stick cooking spray.
*Distribute toppings evenly among each muffin cup.
*In a bowl, beat the eggs with the flour and pour into muffin tins. (I used a large measuring cup, as it made pouring much easier)
*Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked through.
Note: The eggs may look like they are starting to puff up while baking, but they will "deflate" when taken out of the oven. You don't need a lot of the egg mixture in each cup - once cooked they are a great size. Perfect for a quick breakfast on the go or for cheering on your favorite team!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Salad Dressing 101
“Homemade” could be one of my favorite words, especially when it has to do with cooking. (Remember this little ditty?) Sometimes, it is really nice to take the long route when preparing a meal, because more often than not, the end result is that much more delightful. My primary example is pizza. When Mr. Malone and I make pizza, the dough and the sauce are made by yours truly. (You totally want to come over for pizza now, don’t you?!)
Recently, I have been even more inspired to make things myself, as opposed to buying them. This is a great way to save money and it is fun! My most recent endeavor was salad dressing. You may think that salad dressing isn’t that big of a challenge, but I have never had much luck in making one that I wanted to have on hand at all times.
But finally! Mama Jewski came along and told me about a Caesar salad dressing from her Ellie Krieger cookbook. I have never worked with anchovy paste before, and I will admit, I was terrified. I know that most Caesar dressings have anchovy in them, but there was something about the fact that I was willingly adding it that grossed me out! In the end, it was delicious. What I really like about it is the consistency. It is not really creamy, which can be good at times, but for a hot summer day, this lighter version was perfect.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 C pasteurized egg product (Egg Beaters)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp anchovy paste
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 C finely grated Parmesan (Use fresh if you have it)
Salt and pepper
*In a small bowl, whisk together the egg product, garlic, anchovy paste, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice.
*Slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream, whisking the whole time.
*Stir in the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
And there you have it - how easy is that? Whether it's for a side salad, or for a grilled chicken wrap, this dressing is sure to please. Hope you enjoy!
Recently, I have been even more inspired to make things myself, as opposed to buying them. This is a great way to save money and it is fun! My most recent endeavor was salad dressing. You may think that salad dressing isn’t that big of a challenge, but I have never had much luck in making one that I wanted to have on hand at all times.
But finally! Mama Jewski came along and told me about a Caesar salad dressing from her Ellie Krieger cookbook. I have never worked with anchovy paste before, and I will admit, I was terrified. I know that most Caesar dressings have anchovy in them, but there was something about the fact that I was willingly adding it that grossed me out! In the end, it was delicious. What I really like about it is the consistency. It is not really creamy, which can be good at times, but for a hot summer day, this lighter version was perfect.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 C pasteurized egg product (Egg Beaters)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp anchovy paste
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 C finely grated Parmesan (Use fresh if you have it)
Salt and pepper
*In a small bowl, whisk together the egg product, garlic, anchovy paste, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice.
*Slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream, whisking the whole time.
*Stir in the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
And there you have it - how easy is that? Whether it's for a side salad, or for a grilled chicken wrap, this dressing is sure to please. Hope you enjoy!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
What have I done?!
Who's got two thumbs and registered for the Seattle Half Marathon this November??
Yep, you guessed it - this girl. Shit...
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Finding Focus
The more I continue this blog, the more I start to feel like it is turning into an electronic (and very public) version of a diary. It is important to note that I have not had a diary since elementary school, and I would like to think that the topics I discuss on this blog are a little more sophisticated than what they were in the early 90's. I mean, writing a boy's name with a heart around it isn't exactly hard hitting news!
Going forward, I would love to start posting more recipes and DIY ideas. I think a lot of this comes from my newfound love for Pinterest. I'm determined to become the ultimate housewife! So please, to those of you who find it back to this page on a somewhat regular basis, stick with me as I try to find some direction for this thing - I appreciate it!
Going forward, I would love to start posting more recipes and DIY ideas. I think a lot of this comes from my newfound love for Pinterest. I'm determined to become the ultimate housewife! So please, to those of you who find it back to this page on a somewhat regular basis, stick with me as I try to find some direction for this thing - I appreciate it!
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