Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
We had a fun little board party this week and the We had a fun little board party this week and the delicious whipped Brie I shared earlier was front and center. If you haven’t heard of board parties, it’s when every guest makes a different type of food board and brings it - so much fun noshing ensues! With toasted baguette slices, cornichons and local honey, this was mostly a French-inspired board. So simple to pull together and totally my kind of meal.
Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We popped into Cafe Crevier downtown and I finally got to try one of their burgers. It was thick and juicy and cooked to perfection. Love that the lettuce was shredded, and that the bun was toasted and slightly crispy. If you’re local, pop in and give them a try - don’t miss the fries!
I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter b I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter because, well, it’s been a weird one. Despite living in the Northeast, our Winter has had hardly any snow. Not to worry though, we’re going to be having snow in the Spring at this point. 😂 End of the week has a high of 50 degrees, today we lived in a snow globe with awful wind. I don’t even care what freaking season it is, just PICK ONE. And for the love of all things holy, I desperately need sunshine.
Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorro Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorrow … all the perfect setting for a cozy night at home and #candleoclock.
Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨ Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨
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September 26, 2010 · Photos

Halloween Costume Test Run

A sneak peek.  Both kids’ Halloween costumes are now in da house, so they wanted to do a test run tonight. One of them (the child, not the costume) is going to be a bit of a challenge. I’ll let you guess who.

Show Me Your Bling

Someone swiped part of Nick’s costume.

The Silly Bandz Craze Continues

For a brief millisecond, it seemed the Silly Bandz craze had died down in our house. I was mistaken. Fervor aside, I do so love a trend where participation is only two or three dollars a package.

Maple Buttercream Sandwich Cookies

One batch of cookies took care of repaying a favor to a friend, a Disney article on Fall recipes, and a donation to the Mom’s Club table of baked goods at the farmers’ market today. So far I’ve only had one cookie. The rest of what’s left will be leaving the house tomorrow, because as tight as my resolve is, this is one thing that will break it.

Scaring Away the Patients

I saw this on Friday and went back to get a picture today. Gotta love a dental practice with a sense of humor. Has to be one of the creepiest Halloween displays I’ve seen so far. Sure made me stop in my tracks.

Oh the trauma

She is sweet as apple pie, but try to tell her what she should wear to school, and this is the result. She DID NOT want to wear a dress. I, however, think that I have a few more months of control over what goes on that little body. This time I didn’t give in.

Fish Fillets for Fish Tacos

Fish. It’s what’s for dinner.

Naughty Girl

Who knew that a basket of clean laundry is really an amusement park ride in disguise? She’d climb in and her brother would drag her around the kitchen, asking for her ticket every now and then. I kept telling her to get out because she was wrinkling the clothes. You can tell what she thought of that.

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  1. pamela says

    September 26, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    Oh, man. She is too cute! Why does it seem to me that the 2nd kid is always the toughie?? They are fun and so full of love, though. Love that scary dentist. :)

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  2. Joanne says

    September 27, 2010 at 6:16 am

    Well at least the laundry basket is cheaper than going to Six Flags or Busch Gardens! That is one seriously pink wig you got Maddie, Cate. I bet they are going to look adorable in their costumes!

    Reply
  3. Kris #40 says

    September 27, 2010 at 6:43 am

    You are so mean – making that sweetie cry! It only gets worse with clothes too! Can public school please go to uniforms?!

    Those cookies look interesting – recipe?

    I needed to get treats out of my house too. Made on Friday – 40 Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes w/Oreo Cream Icing. 2 batches of Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles, and Bar Sugar Cookies (they are still around).

    Reply
  4. Cate says

    September 27, 2010 at 7:57 am

    Pamela – exactly! She is way more feisty than Nick ever was. Maybe they feel like they have to keep up? And then probably the fact that she’s trying to keep up with a boy on top of that doesn’t help matters…

    Kris – cookies are crazy good. One of my favorites so rarely make them. Will send over recipe. The Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles sound delish!

    Joanne – This is very true, much cheaper than Six Flags. She’s going as Strawberry Shortcake. I figure this is the last year that I can control the costume choice, and even now, barely so.

    Reply
  5. Ramona says

    September 27, 2010 at 9:42 am

    LOL… Up until I was in high school, I always wore shorts under my dresses.

    Cause I played football and soccer at break…..

    Reply
  6. Claire says

    September 27, 2010 at 10:47 am

    Looks like a fun, low key weekend! That picture of her having a fit is just pitiful…you can tell she is really trying to pull all the strings she has!!!

    Reply
  7. Sarah Caron says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    I’m droooling over the cookies. And I totally feel your pain on the getting dressed thing. Paige really likes … bright, patterned outfits. Read: Mismatched clothes all the time. SIgh.

    Reply

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Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
We had a fun little board party this week and the We had a fun little board party this week and the delicious whipped Brie I shared earlier was front and center. If you haven’t heard of board parties, it’s when every guest makes a different type of food board and brings it - so much fun noshing ensues! With toasted baguette slices, cornichons and local honey, this was mostly a French-inspired board. So simple to pull together and totally my kind of meal.

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Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
We had a fun little board party this week and the We had a fun little board party this week and the delicious whipped Brie I shared earlier was front and center. If you haven’t heard of board parties, it’s when every guest makes a different type of food board and brings it - so much fun noshing ensues! With toasted baguette slices, cornichons and local honey, this was mostly a French-inspired board. So simple to pull together and totally my kind of meal.
Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We popped into Cafe Crevier downtown and I finally got to try one of their burgers. It was thick and juicy and cooked to perfection. Love that the lettuce was shredded, and that the bun was toasted and slightly crispy. If you’re local, pop in and give them a try - don’t miss the fries!
I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter b I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter because, well, it’s been a weird one. Despite living in the Northeast, our Winter has had hardly any snow. Not to worry though, we’re going to be having snow in the Spring at this point. 😂 End of the week has a high of 50 degrees, today we lived in a snow globe with awful wind. I don’t even care what freaking season it is, just PICK ONE. And for the love of all things holy, I desperately need sunshine.
Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorro Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorrow … all the perfect setting for a cozy night at home and #candleoclock.
Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨ Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨

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