#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Recipe: Bleu Cheese Onions

January 28, 2010 · Narrative

Rib Eye and Bleu Cheese Onions

Whoever said that a picture is worth a thousand words knew what they were talking about.  When I spied the picture for the Bleu Cheese Onions in a special magazine from Taste of Home, Prize Winning Recipes, I was in.  In enough that I forked over ten bucks for the magazine.  I love all the side items that go with a good steak, and onions are no exception.  But put bleu cheese with it?  And make it an easy recipe that I can just throw in the oven and let it do its thing?  I am so there.

We had company for dinner tonight, and once I got my mind wrapped around this recipe, the rest of the meal was planned from there.  Rib Eye steak?  Check.  Sicilian Lentil Soup to start?  Check.  Side plate of steamed broccoli?  Check.  But forget about all those other things (lentil soup recipe coming next week … a mere 120 calories per serving) … let’s talk about those onions.  Usually when you think of onions with steak, it’s the caramelized version, which are excellent in their own right, but, let’s face it, they can be time-consuming and need a bit of stir-stir-stir babysitting.  These?  Five minutes to put together, and then bake for 20 minutes.  The perfect accompaniment to your next steak dinner … bringing steakhouse cuisine right to your dining room table, one bite at a time.

Dinner

Project 365
January 28, 2010, Photo #28

Teenager in Training

If this is what 23-1/2 months look like, I’m pretty sure I’m in trouble when she hits those teen years.

Bleu Cheese Onions
Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home Prize Winning Recipes

1-1/2 cups (6 oz) crumbled bleu cheese
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large onions, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons butter, melted (could safely cut this back to 4 next time)

In a food processor, combine the bleu cheese, Worcestershire sauce, dill and pepper; cover and process until blended.

Place onions in an ungreased 13×9 in baking dish. Drizzle with butter; top with tablespoons of bleu cheese mixture.

Bake, uncovered, at 425 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Yield: 2 cups

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Posted In: Narrative · Tagged: Bleu Cheese Onions, blue cheese, Project 365, Taste of Home

Comments

  1. ivan says

    January 28, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    Quick question: Black or white pepper?

    Reply
  2. Sarah Caron says

    January 28, 2010 at 11:37 pm

    OMG — those sound and look amazing. And rib eye steak. YUM! I think I am drooling.

    Reply
  3. Kristi says

    January 29, 2010 at 10:56 pm

    Hi Cate!

    I was just checking out my blog and noticed a comment from you! Boy am I glad that you left one because I’ve been directed here to your blog. Oh my word!! I love, love, love food, to eat it, cook it, everything about it, I love it!! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I’m sure I’ll be back to visit yours!

    Reply
  4. Jen says

    January 30, 2010 at 8:31 am

    These onions sound spectacular! I love a good steak with onions – and bleu cheese – even better! Cute picture!

    Reply
  5. Joanne says

    January 30, 2010 at 9:16 am

    Maddie for sure has teenager written all over her! I love all that pink. I hear pink is the new pink. For girls.

    The bleu cheese onions are amazing! I’ve been having intense blue cheese cravings lately. And throwing them on top of steak or a burger seems like a fabulous idea right now.

    Reply
  6. The Sister In-Law says

    January 30, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    I love onions and I love bleu cheese – a must try. Don’t know about the b/f but who cares, more for me LOL!

    Sorry to say but I think Maddie is 2 going on 13!!!

    SIL

    Reply
  7. gina says

    January 30, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    Yeah, it really does start way before “teen” years, lol. What a cutie!!

    Reply
  8. gina says

    January 30, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    apparently i responded to the wrong post- I was referring to your little girl on the phone. lol. Although the onions do look yummy.

    Reply
  9. Lisa Ridgely says

    January 30, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    The onions look and sound amazing. And what an adorable picture! Thank you for stopping by my blog!

    Reply
  10. Shannon says

    January 30, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    wow, these sound AMAZING! love they’re so easy, too!

    Reply
  11. Aggie says

    January 31, 2010 at 9:46 am

    Oh my….I am such a huge lover of blue cheese and onions, why I’ve never thought to put them together like this I have no idea!! Your little girl is adorable!!

    Reply
  12. Hannah says

    February 2, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    That looks so heavenly – the ultra-caramelized nubbins of bleu-cheese sauce? I’d just like a bowl of that, please. You can keep the steak and broccoli! :P

    Reply
  13. grace says

    February 3, 2010 at 6:06 am

    my mom just so happened to be walking by as i was reading this post and she squealed a little bit. yes, your image caused a 53-year-old woman to squeal. blue cheese and onions are two of her favorite things, and even i, a disliker of both, am drawn to this. bravo.
    and wow, that’s one of the cutest pictures i’ve seen of a kid–i think you’re in for some adventures in about 10 years. :)

    Reply
  14. Cate says

    February 9, 2010 at 7:05 pm

    Ivan – I used black pepper, but either would be fine.

    Reply

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Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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