2.20.2012
February
I mentioned that I was working on a calendar. Well, I finished it a while ago. Nick hung it up in our kitchen. I LOVE it!
2.17.2012
Valentine's Day
So, what did you folks do for Valentine's Day?
Nick and I kept it pretty quiet. I worked during the day, but had the evening off. I got Nick some Reeses Pieces and gum, and Nick got me a cupcake from Gigi's (so tasty). Then we went to dinner at Mo's Irish Pub. From there we went to the movies!
I know I've told you multiple times how much I love the movies, but this time it was extra special. We saw a sneak peak of This Means War with Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy. It was so much fun to know that I was seeing a movie before it actually came it. Don't get me wrong, I didn't have that much of a head start, it officially comes out today.
It was such a good movie though. Funny in all the right places and sentimental with everyone ending up happy.
Nick and I kept it pretty quiet. I worked during the day, but had the evening off. I got Nick some Reeses Pieces and gum, and Nick got me a cupcake from Gigi's (so tasty). Then we went to dinner at Mo's Irish Pub. From there we went to the movies!
I know I've told you multiple times how much I love the movies, but this time it was extra special. We saw a sneak peak of This Means War with Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy. It was so much fun to know that I was seeing a movie before it actually came it. Don't get me wrong, I didn't have that much of a head start, it officially comes out today.
It was such a good movie though. Funny in all the right places and sentimental with everyone ending up happy.
2.15.2012
French Onion Soup
A few weeks ago, Nick and I decided to make French Onion Soup. I haven't made it by myself before, but decided to try. I think it turned out really really well. Don't get me wrong, I think I can make it better, but it was very tasty.
French Onion Soup Gratinee - Williams Sonoma Cooking at Home
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
salt and ground pepper
5 cups brown chicken stock or beef stock
2 bay leaves
1/2 lb gruyere cheese, shredded
4-6 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick, toasted golden brown
Makes 4-6 servings
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the onions, season with salt, and stir to coat well with the butter. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender but not yet browned, 20-30 minutes.
Uncover, raise the heat slightly, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions turn a deep caramel brown, about 1 hour. Take care not to let them burn.
Add the stock and bay leaves, raise the heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes longer to lend the flavors.
Preheat the broiler (grill).
Discard the bay leaves. taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Place heavy, flameproof serving crocks or bowls on a rimmed baking sheet. Ladle the soup into the crocks, sprinkle a little of the cheese into each bowl, then top with the bread slices. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheese. Broil (grill) until the cheese is bubbly and golden, 2-3 minutes. Serve right away.
French Onion Soup Gratinee - Williams Sonoma Cooking at Home
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
salt and ground pepper
5 cups brown chicken stock or beef stock
2 bay leaves
1/2 lb gruyere cheese, shredded
4-6 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick, toasted golden brown
Makes 4-6 servings
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the onions, season with salt, and stir to coat well with the butter. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender but not yet browned, 20-30 minutes.
Uncover, raise the heat slightly, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions turn a deep caramel brown, about 1 hour. Take care not to let them burn.
Add the stock and bay leaves, raise the heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes longer to lend the flavors.
Preheat the broiler (grill).
Discard the bay leaves. taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Place heavy, flameproof serving crocks or bowls on a rimmed baking sheet. Ladle the soup into the crocks, sprinkle a little of the cheese into each bowl, then top with the bread slices. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheese. Broil (grill) until the cheese is bubbly and golden, 2-3 minutes. Serve right away.
2.13.2012
Week One
Week one of motivation wasn't really "motivating." Don't get me wrong, I am trying my hardest to keep to this new mindset. I want to make sure that I stay empowered to change anything that I want to change or keep things the same lol.
In the spirit of motivation, I am changing a few things about the blog. For one thing, I am going to try to write at least one post a week. I tend to rely on my photo heavy posts because I don't take the time to write detailed posts like I want to. Work has been keeping me very busy lately, even though I shouldn't be as busy as I am (oh well). I know that I want to change a few other things on the blog, but haven't landed on any other decisions as of now.
I did start a new book this week though, The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. I am not very far in to it at all, but find it interesting so far. My work friend and I are reading it together. This will be the fifth book that we have read together. I always wanted a book club, and even though it is just two of us, I really enjoy being able to talk to someone else about what I am reading.
In the spirit of motivation, I am changing a few things about the blog. For one thing, I am going to try to write at least one post a week. I tend to rely on my photo heavy posts because I don't take the time to write detailed posts like I want to. Work has been keeping me very busy lately, even though I shouldn't be as busy as I am (oh well). I know that I want to change a few other things on the blog, but haven't landed on any other decisions as of now.
I did start a new book this week though, The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. I am not very far in to it at all, but find it interesting so far. My work friend and I are reading it together. This will be the fifth book that we have read together. I always wanted a book club, and even though it is just two of us, I really enjoy being able to talk to someone else about what I am reading.
2.10.2012
2.08.2012
My Poor Sad Blankey
Remember the crochet blanket I was making....you know the one, right? I have been working on this puppy for YEARS. Isn't it beautiful?
I absolutely love it; however, it still isn't finished. I've given up on it to be honest. Here is why...
Check out the huge holes that have started appearing all over the blanket. There are about five now. I suppose that I tied the initial tie incorrectly, or that I have gotten all of the use out of the blanket that I could since I've been working on it so long. Either way, I'm super bummed. I've decided to give up on finishing it; instead, I just use it on my chair and keep it fold so you cannot see the sad state of the rest (even though I planned on finishing it for my birthday list).
I absolutely love it; however, it still isn't finished. I've given up on it to be honest. Here is why...
Check out the huge holes that have started appearing all over the blanket. There are about five now. I suppose that I tied the initial tie incorrectly, or that I have gotten all of the use out of the blanket that I could since I've been working on it so long. Either way, I'm super bummed. I've decided to give up on finishing it; instead, I just use it on my chair and keep it fold so you cannot see the sad state of the rest (even though I planned on finishing it for my birthday list).
2.06.2012
Day 1
Today is day 1, the first day of moving forward. It is the first day of having motivation to change...ANYTHING. Don't get me wrong folks, I love my life. I love how Nick and I can hang out when we want, go out to eat and go see movies. There are, however, some things I would like to change. So today is the beginning. It is day 1.
Now that I have asserted that I am moving forward with my new found motivation, I will look into the past lol. There are plenty of things you have missed while I have been without my lovely power cord (a friend borrowed it for a few days; therefore, no posts).
So expect some good posts this week. I have two art projects to share as well as some mighty tasty French Onion Soup.
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