This past weekend was all kinds of awesome. We hung out with new friends who I’m certain will become old friends. P got a taste of his first slip ‘n slide. I ate a vegan ice cream sandwich that blew my mind. And we got to enjoy some quality family time before Kyle went away for work. Summer is his busy season so the sporadic posting often has to do with me being a solo parent while he’s off at random solar sites. That’s a separate mexican layered bean dip for the lactose free folks… Read more >
Elise
June 10, 2014
bacon, brussels sprouts, figs, fish, trader joe's, Uncategorizedrecipe
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I realize it’s pretty late to be recapping last weekend but I’m going to do it anyway because (a) these are my favorite posts to read and write and (b) my sister loves feeling in the loop with the family goings-on. So. This past weekend we went to visit my parents to celebrate my mom’s birthday. I thought we were going to have to cancel because P got a GI bug last week that was annihilating him but he turned a corner on Saturday. Thank goodness. Poor baby was trying his best to be happy… Read more >
Elise
June 7, 2014
avocado, bbq, big salad, brownies, chicken, chocolate, coconut, dessert, eggs, glutino, goat cheese, potatoes, roam, Uncategorizedrestaurant review
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Remember how I turned into an egg once I got pregnant? Since then it’s been savory breakfasts 99% of the time. Fried eggs with a side of fried eggs please. Until last week when my body randomly decided waffles and banana bread were the only way to start the day. Well okay then! At first, waffles may seem a labor intensive breakfast choice. But actually, they’re not! Way easier than pancakes! You pour it in and go about your business in the kitchen and it tells you once it’s done…sooo…winning! I also should share the… Read more >
Elise
June 6, 2014
banana, Uncategorized, wafflesrecipe
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My little gardening buddy. cookies + ice cream + downton abbey = heaven What are the chances we would move from a house with a cherry tree to ANOTHER house with a cherry tree?! These are technically from our neighbors tree, but a lot of the branches are in our yard, so yay! P liked them too. Water baby. Seriously lovin’ on the baby pool. I want a rash guard for me. Seems way easier than sunscreen. We had so many leftovers after Memorial Day I basically had them for lunch all week. Lots of… Read more >
Elise
June 5, 2014
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My baby quick bread has been through the ringer in terms of testing and what I’ve decided is that the bananas’ ripeness (and how much I mash/whip them) is the variable that I can’t account for…and the one that can make or break the texture. I used 3 suuuuuuuper ripe bananas for this loaf and it was perfect. Moist enough for P. Sweet without added sugar. Sturdy enough to be sliced and eaten by me or P (and come out of the pan in one piece!). And, ummm, delicious, obviously. This version differs from the previous… Read more >
Elise
June 4, 2014
banana, Uncategorizedallergy, recipe
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