My mind is currently thinking that this would look great mod-podged on canvas along side some great old pictures of both Andro's grandparents and mine.....perhaps on a gallery wall going up our stairs!
Happy Weekend Everyone!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Beautiful People
I recently was browsing on my new favorite website, Pinterest, and I came across a quote that stopped me in my tracks. (or web surfing/stalking)
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My mind is currently thinking that this would look great mod-podged on canvas along side some great old pictures of both Andro's grandparents and mine.....perhaps on a gallery wall going up our stairs!
Happy Weekend Everyone!
My mind is currently thinking that this would look great mod-podged on canvas along side some great old pictures of both Andro's grandparents and mine.....perhaps on a gallery wall going up our stairs!
Happy Weekend Everyone!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Recipe Favorites
I love to cook and I am very blessed to have a husband who also shares in this delicious hobby!
When the weekend rolls around I like to plan some great meals for us to cook and eat together and this past weekend was no exception. I stopped by the Raleigh Farmers Market for some great produce and came home with blackberries, corn, figs, peaches, and tomatoes. I have been going to the Farmers Market more and more, there is no beating their freshness! With the produce I bought it was time to cook. Two of the yummy dishes I made were fried green tomatoes and panna cotta. There are several great recipes for fried green tomatoes and I have altered/ combined some to make my own version. The recipe for mine is below (along with a few phone pics), please enjoy!
Fried Green Tomatoes
2-3 Green tomatoes (sliced think)
3 Eggs scrambled
1 cup flour (seasoned with salt, pepper,parsley)
2 cups crushed saltine crackers
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 cup veggie oil for frying
Directions:
1.Slice tomatoes think, set on paper towel to drain h20
2. beat eggs in bowl, and set out flour on a separate plate. Combine the panko and saltine crackers on an additional plate.
3. dredge tomato in flour, dip in egg mixture, back to flour, then panko/ cracker mixture.
Repeat with all of the slices
4. Heat oil in large shallow pan over medium high heat. When oil is hot place tomatoes in pan. Cook 2-3 per side, only fliipping once, until brown on both sides.Place on paper towel lined plate to drain any grease. Enjoy!
The hubs made the panna cotta with Barefoot Contessa's recipe. We alter it to double the servings since we have the ramekin bowls for it. The only difference is that strawberries are not in season, so we used blackberries instead. He heated a saucepan, added the blackberries, sugar, and water . He cooked the mixture until the berries became soft. Once this sauce has cooled, take a knife and run it along panna cotta to loosen. Flip up-si-down on plate to get out. Pour berry mixture over top and garnish with lemon zest. This is an easy dish and it impresses most guests with very little work involved. The only change to Barefoot Contessa's recipe is that we don't use vanilla bean (its crazy expensive). Happy Cooking, Cheers!
When the weekend rolls around I like to plan some great meals for us to cook and eat together and this past weekend was no exception. I stopped by the Raleigh Farmers Market for some great produce and came home with blackberries, corn, figs, peaches, and tomatoes. I have been going to the Farmers Market more and more, there is no beating their freshness! With the produce I bought it was time to cook. Two of the yummy dishes I made were fried green tomatoes and panna cotta. There are several great recipes for fried green tomatoes and I have altered/ combined some to make my own version. The recipe for mine is below (along with a few phone pics), please enjoy!
Fried Green Tomatoes
2-3 Green tomatoes (sliced think)
3 Eggs scrambled
1 cup flour (seasoned with salt, pepper,parsley)
2 cups crushed saltine crackers
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 cup veggie oil for frying
Directions:
1.Slice tomatoes think, set on paper towel to drain h20
2. beat eggs in bowl, and set out flour on a separate plate. Combine the panko and saltine crackers on an additional plate.
3. dredge tomato in flour, dip in egg mixture, back to flour, then panko/ cracker mixture.
Repeat with all of the slices
4. Heat oil in large shallow pan over medium high heat. When oil is hot place tomatoes in pan. Cook 2-3 per side, only fliipping once, until brown on both sides.Place on paper towel lined plate to drain any grease. Enjoy!
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| Before cooking |
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| Flip once to avoid losing the crusty coating! |
Dessert for Two!
Dig In!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
1/2 bath project
I simply do not have enough on my plate these days. I just started back to school and am now teaching six classes instead of four. I have around 180 adorable little middle schoolers that I see daily and I am responsible for. Along with work I will also be attending grad school in a few weeks at ECU. (Online grad school for my masters in Physical Education)
In between work and more work, I am always updating our house with new little projects. I currently have my eye on this little one for our guest bath downstairs. The best part is, it's free! We have all the supplies right here! (Happy Husband on that, didn't even have to really sell him on it!)
See below for my inspiration for the project!
In between work and more work, I am always updating our house with new little projects. I currently have my eye on this little one for our guest bath downstairs. The best part is, it's free! We have all the supplies right here! (Happy Husband on that, didn't even have to really sell him on it!)
See below for my inspiration for the project!
Source: jonesdesigncompany.com via Olivia on Pinterest
Monday, August 1, 2011
First day of School outfit
The first day of school outfit choice has always been a crucial one, ever since grade school. Now that I am a teacher, well, nothings changed. You only get one chance to make a first impression, why not make it fashionable! I found a great silk dress in Wilmington at a store called Return Passage. It is a silk poppy colored BB Dakota on sale for $25.00. The original price was $86.00. It was a steal, great for work or play and can changed by adding a funky belt and heels.
I topped it off with a white 3/4 blazer, similar to the one pictured, funky gold and turquoise accessories and my go to leopard gladiator sandals! Loved the look and had a student ask me if i was a model.... guess he's looking for his first A!
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| Dress: BB Dakota $25.00 Blazer: Forever 21, bought ages ago 3 initial necklace: Bailey's fine jewelry- Raleigh NC Turquoise and gold necklace and bracelet: Eastern Market, Washington DC (best jewelry!) Watch: Michael Kors: Belk |
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