#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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Cinnamon Pretzels

November 18, 2010 · Narrative

Cinnamon Pretzels

When it comes to pretzels, I tend to be a little picky.  I’m not really a fan of them plain.  Flavored?  Yup.  Dipped in ranch?  Sure.  Cheez Whiz?  Shamefully hanging my head, but yes, absolutely (and rarely, I might add).  The kids, on the other hand, would eat them ’round the clock if I let them.  I happened upon a recipe for Cinnamon Pretzels in the current issue of Midwest Living magazine, and while it appealed to the salty-sweet side to me, I thought it might be a tough sell for the kids.

I was wrong.

Madeline helped me make a batch the other night, actually doing all the measuring, pouring and mixing herself.  It was all she could do to wait for them to cool.  Because Nick was ensconced with his reading homework, he didn’t notice the pretzels until today.

And the verdict?  Both kids loved them.

With the holiday season underway, these would be perfect as a pre-dinner munchie before your big meal.  Need a gift for your neighbors?  Bake up a batch of these, put them in clear cellophane bags and tie them up with a pretty, colorful ribbon.  After all, as they say in preschool, caring is sharing.

Project 365
November 18, 2010, Photo #223, 224, 225, 226, 227

Moral Support

This little munchkin knows how to warm my heart in an instant. On Monday, I spent my lunchtime in the dentists’ chair for the start of a root canal. Definitely not my favorite way to spend my time. She stayed by my side the whole time, holding my hand for support, not saying a word. Believe me when I tell you, this is the only time I have ever seen her this silent. She stood as close as she could to me, staring at me with those huge chocolate brown eyes, watching to see if I was ok. Today, Nick had a dentist appointment, and she did the same for him. Completely on her own.  What a trooper.

Old Yellow

Today I rode on the school bus for the first time since high school. I am happy to report that in my absence, nothing has changed except for the addition of seat belts.  And that I survived.

The Good 'Ol Days

Kid Central - Big and Small

Our adventure was a field trip with Nick’s school to see the Laura Ingalls Wilder play. This was, believe it or not, my first field trip with Nick. The Ex was always “field trip duty.” Nick asked if he could sit next to me on the bus. Given that the kids of the other Class Moms ditched them as soon as they could, I was feeling mighty special.

I loved that this play was the field trip. Over the summer, the kids and I started watching Little House on the Prairie. Oh how I loved that show growing up. “The olden days,” as I tell Nick, “when they didn’t have tvs in every room and cell phones and washing machines and cars.” Watching the show, complete with its pioneering spirit, is such a wonderful lesson for kids. Both in how things were done back then, before all the modern conveniences we all take for granted regularly, and a lesson in showing us how lucky we are. Going to see the play with Nick was an awesome tie-in to the time we’ve spent enjoying the show.

Sorority Row

Cinnamon Pretzels
Recipe courtesy of Midwest Living magazine, December 2010

2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 16-ounce package small pretzel twists

In a large roasting pan, stir together vegetable oil, sugar and cinnamon.  Add the pretzels; toss well to coat with cinnamon-sugar.  Bake, uncovered, in a 300F oven for 30 minutes, stirring twice (oops, didn’t see that!).  Spread on waxed paper to cool.  Store in airtight container.  Makes 12 (1 cup) servings.

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Posted In: Narrative · Tagged: Cinnamon Pretzels, food gifts, holiday munchies, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie, Midwest Living magazine

Comments

  1. bobolink says

    November 18, 2010 at 10:43 pm

    where is the recipe for these pretztels?

    Reply
  2. Claire says

    November 19, 2010 at 1:01 am

    Totally going to make these! They look great…and I am SO jealous of your field trip! I LOVED Laura Ingalls Wilder!

    Reply
  3. Joanne says

    November 19, 2010 at 7:20 am

    I almost started to cry when I read that Madeline held your hand through the whole dentist ordeal! Oh my gosh how adorable! You must have felt so good after that (well, as good as you could after starting a root canal). Those cinnamon pretzels sound seriously addictive. Perfect for a good case of the I-don’t-want-to-study munchies.

    Reply
  4. Ramona says

    November 19, 2010 at 10:10 am

    You don’t need me to tell you that you have 2 really great and special kids. But, I can tell you it’s from the way that they are luved and that you are raising them.

    You a such a good Momma.

    Reply
  5. Cate says

    November 19, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Bobolink – if you click on “continue reading” at the end of the post, you’ll see the recipe.

    Ramona – Aw, shucks, Ramona, thanks so much.

    Joanne – it was truly heartwarming. We’re lucky people to have her in our family, for sure.

    Claire – me too! After seeing the play and hearing the Q&A with the actors afterwards, I want to go get her books. Would be a great reading project for Nick too.

    Reply
  6. Kris #40 says

    November 19, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    mmm! I just got Christmas shaped pretzels at Christmas Tree Shop yesterday – this would make a perfect gift.

    Yikes – hate root canal. Had one last year. Good thing you had your girlie to hold your hand.

    Loved Little House on the Prairie too. I’m trying to see if I can sneak along on the 4th grade field trip Dec 3rd to the Sterling Mining Museum – maybe if I drive myself?

    Reply
  7. Tyanne says

    November 21, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    I made these over the weekend. They are SOOO good. Thanks for sharing with us!

    Reply
  8. cindy says

    November 22, 2010 at 9:17 am

    i made these on friday for the kids (and myself too) and they were a big hit! thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  9. Sharry M. says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    That seems like an awful lot of oil for a 16 oz. bag of pretzels. Do you think it would work with less than that??? I’m trying to eat healthier and it’s a shame to make a healty treat like pretzels so unhealthy with all the added oil. They sound so yummy though!!

    Reply
  10. Michelle says

    November 15, 2013 at 3:43 am

    Hi! Thanks for the idea =) I made these tonight using pretzel sticks, as I put them inside of sugar cone “cornucopias” for a snack for my son’s preschool snack. Wish me luck!

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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. 😋
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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
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