✌🏻 ✌🏻
About last night … we spontaneously decided to m About last night … we spontaneously decided to make a @crumblcookies run at 8:30 and snagged a front seat to Mother Nature’s show. 😍
I took five books with me when we went on a little I took five books with me when we went on a little vacation in May, and got through two of them, one of which was The Magnolia Story. You are, no doubt, familiar with Chip and Joanna Gaines, but you might not know how they became so popular or how their business exploded. This book, told by both of them, shares their journey from their dating stages to just a few years ago. It’s quite amazing how their path unfolded, with the universe seemingly guiding them every single step of the way. Every time they hit a crossroads, they received clear signs to continue to point them in the right direction. It was interesting to learn more about their story, and a great reminder that you need to trust in yourself and follow your passions, and everything really does just fall into place. Chip has his own book out too, Capital Gaines, which I added to my list after I read this one. If you’re curious about their story or just need confirmation to continue to chase your dreams, read this one. ✨ #catesbookaweek 6/52
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the w “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl ✨
We’ve been dog sitting Gracie while my sister an We’ve been dog sitting Gracie while my sister and her family were away. She has settled into a new routine here (ours 😂), and now doesn’t get up until after 9 am, stays up until well past midnight, eats a very late dinner, knows that the kitchen is where the magic happens and sits for a treat after her morning backyard visit. We’ve broken her in nicely but she will be returning with her continued bad habit of suffering from #fomo, playing tag with the cats, and barking every time she hears a door open or sees someone go up the street. We did our best. 😇
The rewards of a weekend of farmers marketing! Gar The rewards of a weekend of farmers marketing! Garlic butter and bleu cheese butter from @njgarlic (the bleu on steak! 😍), empanadas from @catalina_empanadas_2017, half sour pickles from @pickleculture and the quiche and bread were from a vendor I forgot to get the name of. This was all from the @bernardsvillefarmersmarket. Today I hit the @denvillemarket and added full sour pickles from @pickle_licious and a roasted garlic and duck fat loaf and cheese biscuit from @bobolinkdairyandbakehouse. Basically give us all the bread, cheese, butter and pickles and we’re happy campers! Did you hit up a farmers market this weekend? What’d ya get?
Sometimes rules are meant to be broken, and so it Sometimes rules are meant to be broken, and so it is with the gnocchi from Trader Joe’s. Skip what their directions tell you and pan fry them in olive oil, add some of their 4-green bag of vegetables, salt, pepper, drizzles of pesto and a sprinkle of parm. So freaking good and dinner on the table faster than you can order take out. 🤤
✨As far as first day of summer sunsets go, this ✨As far as first day of summer sunsets go, this one is pretty alright. ✨
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ARF/5-A-Day #14

April 5, 2006 · ARF/5-A-Day

Hey all! Another Tuesday, which means ARF/5-A-Day is upon us, and I have quite the round-up in store for you. Before I get to it, first my own contributions.

Our main course tonight was a tried-and-true, John Zaccaro’s Penne with Vodka Sauce. This is one of my favorite penne with vodka sauce recipes. It’s very easy to make, and the sauce is nice and thick, without being overly heavy. It comes from Karen Duffy’s A Slob in the Kitchen. Good cookbook, good food, good sense of humor.

Going backwards, to start our meal, I made a new recipe, Salad Ole. Very quick to make, and chock full of veggie goodness. I really liked the dressing on this one, and will probably make it again. Not a WOW, but a good, solid salad.

Lastly, Nicholas put in a request for another batch of Strawberry Bread and, of course, I’m all too happy to make it. It’s fairly healthy, and bursting with strawberries. The batch I made on Sunday for my office and The Neighbors’ office was obliterated … poor Nicholas was waiting for leftovers. ;) Not with these guys, so now he’s got his very own and he’s a happy camper. Doesn’t this before shot look delicious? Reminds me a bit of granola.

OK, enough about me, on with our round-up. Until tomorrow…

A year ago today… just another day.

Myriad Musings joins us for the first time with a double-header featuring her Roasted Chickpeas with Green Mango and Yellow Lentils and Szechwan Vegetables with Coconut Milk. Yum, sounds great!

Meeta from Germany’s What’s for Lunch, Honey shares her Tart Ratatouille with Warm Goat’s Cheese:

Kalyn’s Kitchen from Utah gives us a new take on cauliflower with her Pureed Cauliflower with Garlic:

Food, In the Main from the UK cooks up “giant Mediterranean bell peppers stuffed with spiced couscous, and served with oven-roasted Anya potatoes, fresh boiled green beans tossed with a little butter and salt, and lots of freshly ground black pepper.” There’s a delicious mouthful!

The Chocolate Lady in New York shares her way with Escarole, something I’ve had, but never cooked before…

Sarah from Cucina Bella in Connecticut dishes about one of my favorite vegetables, Sauteed Broccolini:

Another delicious dish comes by way of SpiceHut in California with her Spicy Mint Aloo with Half-Off Coleslaw Wrap:

Stacey from Just Braise in New York tries something new, this week contributing a main course with her Roasted Leg of Lamb w/ Mango-Mint Sauce, Moroccan Style Millet & Rum Pineapple w/ Baby Almonds. Lotsa long titles this week! :)

As a fellow devotee to Pom pomegranate juice, I can’t wait to try this smoothie from 5 Recipes a Week.

Blog Appetite from California gives us a a wonderful Paella with Meatballs and Vegetables with Avocado Sauce recipe, and the rich history behind the dish.

Another green vegetable joins the round-up this week, this time from Up a Creek without a PatL with her Brilliant Green Chinese Broccoli – yum!

Kitchenmate from Pennsylvania presents our next two-for-one deal with her Hot and Sweet – Vegetable Fried Rice & Gobi Manchurian. Vegetables aplenty here, folks!

Phew – great round-up! Thanks to all who joined in …

Salad Ole
2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/3 cup chopped green onions
2 avocados – peeled, pitted and diced
1/3 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
handful of chopped fresh cilantro

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, zucchini, corn, green onions, and avocado.
Whisk together the picante sauce, oil, lemon juice, garlic salt, cilantro and cumin. Toss gently with the vegetables. Chill 3-4 hours, and toss before serving.

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Comments

  1. stacey says

    April 5, 2006 at 12:38 pm

    I love vodka sauce and your salad looks so crisp and fresh… I’m itching for corn season… Everyone’s dishes look delicious!

    Reply
  2. abe/happy says

    April 5, 2006 at 12:45 pm

    Penne with vodka sauce and the strawberry bread will definitely try those recipes :-) yum yum yum !!

    Reply
  3. Kalyn says

    April 6, 2006 at 3:07 am

    Nice job as always.

    Reply
  4. Cate says

    April 7, 2006 at 2:11 am

    Stacey – you’ve got to try this vodka sauce recipe. Definitely on the top of our list.

    Abe – you can’t go wrong, I promise you. :)

    Kalyn – thanks!

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About last night … we spontaneously decided to m About last night … we spontaneously decided to make a @crumblcookies run at 8:30 and snagged a front seat to Mother Nature’s show. 😍
I took five books with me when we went on a little I took five books with me when we went on a little vacation in May, and got through two of them, one of which was The Magnolia Story. You are, no doubt, familiar with Chip and Joanna Gaines, but you might not know how they became so popular or how their business exploded. This book, told by both of them, shares their journey from their dating stages to just a few years ago. It’s quite amazing how their path unfolded, with the universe seemingly guiding them every single step of the way. Every time they hit a crossroads, they received clear signs to continue to point them in the right direction. It was interesting to learn more about their story, and a great reminder that you need to trust in yourself and follow your passions, and everything really does just fall into place. Chip has his own book out too, Capital Gaines, which I added to my list after I read this one. If you’re curious about their story or just need confirmation to continue to chase your dreams, read this one. ✨ #catesbookaweek 6/52
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the w “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl ✨
We’ve been dog sitting Gracie while my sister an We’ve been dog sitting Gracie while my sister and her family were away. She has settled into a new routine here (ours 😂), and now doesn’t get up until after 9 am, stays up until well past midnight, eats a very late dinner, knows that the kitchen is where the magic happens and sits for a treat after her morning backyard visit. We’ve broken her in nicely but she will be returning with her continued bad habit of suffering from #fomo, playing tag with the cats, and barking every time she hears a door open or sees someone go up the street. We did our best. 😇
The rewards of a weekend of farmers marketing! Gar The rewards of a weekend of farmers marketing! Garlic butter and bleu cheese butter from @njgarlic (the bleu on steak! 😍), empanadas from @catalina_empanadas_2017, half sour pickles from @pickleculture and the quiche and bread were from a vendor I forgot to get the name of. This was all from the @bernardsvillefarmersmarket. Today I hit the @denvillemarket and added full sour pickles from @pickle_licious and a roasted garlic and duck fat loaf and cheese biscuit from @bobolinkdairyandbakehouse. Basically give us all the bread, cheese, butter and pickles and we’re happy campers! Did you hit up a farmers market this weekend? What’d ya get?
Sometimes rules are meant to be broken, and so it Sometimes rules are meant to be broken, and so it is with the gnocchi from Trader Joe’s. Skip what their directions tell you and pan fry them in olive oil, add some of their 4-green bag of vegetables, salt, pepper, drizzles of pesto and a sprinkle of parm. So freaking good and dinner on the table faster than you can order take out. 🤤
✨As far as first day of summer sunsets go, this ✨As far as first day of summer sunsets go, this one is pretty alright. ✨

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