✌🏻 ✌🏻
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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Midnight Snacks

June 9, 2008 · Narrative

midnight-snack-small.jpgAt night, once the kids are in bed, I start working on my freelance writing projects.  This way, it doesn’t get in the way of my regular full-time job, nor my family time.  But that means I always find the need to do something to keep up my energy level (and most  importantly, my eyelids open!) during the 8:30-midnight hours.  A few months ago, I stumbled on a new midnight snack that did just the trick. 

Toast an English muffin, spread it with peanut butter and sliced bananas, toast again and then drizzle it with honey.  Mmmm, so good and it totally does the trick.  Tonight when Nicholasand I ran out to get a few groceries, I spied something very similar in the freezer section of the store from the folks at Smuckers.  Crustables made with whole wheat bread and stuffed with peanut butter and honey.  Very close to my own homemade version and equally good.  Delish to the last bite and with the whole wheat bread, a smidge better for you.  Besides, peanut butter is a good fat. ;)

What’s your midnight munchie?

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  1. claire says

    June 9, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    Honestly…milk! Or some frozen fruit…mango is the best!

    Reply
  2. jancd says

    June 9, 2008 at 11:42 pm

    A tablespoon of good chocolate chips-melted in the microwave with a banana. Yum.

    Reply
  3. sharon says

    June 10, 2008 at 12:46 am

    Similar to your snack, I go for peanut butter with graham crackers. Sometimes some chococlate chips melted on top (via the microwave). Other than that, cereal of any kind!

    Reply
  4. Mrs Ergül says

    June 10, 2008 at 8:08 am

    Anything from Corn Chips to Ice cream or even fries. oh, so unhealthy!

    Reply
  5. The Neighor (wife) says

    June 10, 2008 at 8:58 am

    Sounds good. I don’t have a midnight snack or late night snack. Since I go to bed at 9pm. lol My favorite mid-afternoon snack at work is Reese Peanut Butter Cups or Peanut Butter Crackers.

    Reply
  6. Tyanne says

    June 10, 2008 at 11:24 am

    I usually go for a peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich.

    Reply
  7. sarah says

    June 10, 2008 at 1:02 pm

    toast, smeared with peanut butter and nutella . . . and topped with a banana, if we have any. mmm. and that was totally inspired by your snack.

    Reply
  8. darla says

    June 10, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    One cup of Skinny Cow Milk (regular or chocolate), one large banana, and a couple handfuls of ice cubes whirled in the blender. Talk about refreshing!

    Reply
  9. mona says

    June 11, 2008 at 9:20 pm

    i love bananas and peanut butter, oh man!! i might also go for some fluff on that peanut butter too. i’m trying to think of something else more original but i’m flailing. do girl scout cookies count? ha. hope all’s well, cate! – m

    Reply
  10. Amy says

    July 10, 2008 at 1:20 am

    omg im starving,
    i’d say a granola bar,
    or some ritz crackers.
    hahaa.

    Reply
  11. Royespi says

    January 16, 2009 at 3:33 am

    peanut butter and yellow cheese sandwich. that does the trick

    Reply

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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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