Growing Up
Nathanael's getting more mature. Today he tooted (loudly) and barely even cracked a smile.
Unexpected Gourmet
Last night was quite possibly the yummiest meal of my life.
That includes meals that I have eaten in very fancy restaurants, on my cruise, and in France.
But this meal was fairly inexpensive, took me about 45 minutes from fridge to table and was extremely healthy. I think this is breaking some kind of unwritten law. :)
So what did I make?
Baked Alaskan Salmon and Fresh Green Beans. The salmon recipe was developed by my friend Robert, and I will ask his permission to post it here. I can tell you that it involved the perfect balance of olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt & pepper and one other secret ingredient. The excess oil that dripped off the fish was so good that Michael and I ate several pieces of toasted whole wheat bread each just to sop it up. We couldn't stop!
The green bean recipe I found on Pioneer Woman's website. Quite a discovery--both the beans and the website. I will be visiting there again. We had a little hiccup getting the liquid to evaporate, but even so, it was caramel-y sweet.
Also, I have a new goal of bringing my camera into the kitchen--just in case! :)
Happy Friday my friends.
That includes meals that I have eaten in very fancy restaurants, on my cruise, and in France.
But this meal was fairly inexpensive, took me about 45 minutes from fridge to table and was extremely healthy. I think this is breaking some kind of unwritten law. :)
So what did I make?
Baked Alaskan Salmon and Fresh Green Beans. The salmon recipe was developed by my friend Robert, and I will ask his permission to post it here. I can tell you that it involved the perfect balance of olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt & pepper and one other secret ingredient. The excess oil that dripped off the fish was so good that Michael and I ate several pieces of toasted whole wheat bread each just to sop it up. We couldn't stop!
The green bean recipe I found on Pioneer Woman's website. Quite a discovery--both the beans and the website. I will be visiting there again. We had a little hiccup getting the liquid to evaporate, but even so, it was caramel-y sweet.
Also, I have a new goal of bringing my camera into the kitchen--just in case! :)
Happy Friday my friends.
A very very half-birthday, to you!
Nathanael celebrated his 18-month half-birthday recently at the home of a wonderful couple in our ward. We had a chocolate cupcake with "full fat, full sugar" and gooey frosting to boot.
We lit the candle and encouraged him to blow on it (hot!) to no avail. He just wanted to feel it! :) Ah, well, Mom blew it out for him. :)
However, we did sing Happy Birthday to him throughout the day and evening, which he loved. For a present, we found a great little green Ikea chair at DI just a few days later. He carries it everywhere and rarely sits on it, but uses it to be taller! Pictures of that to follow (as soon as I get some!)
Here are the birthday shots.
Enjoying the attention and treats!
Serious Groucho Marx.
Smiling Groucho Marx.
We lit the candle and encouraged him to blow on it (hot!) to no avail. He just wanted to feel it! :) Ah, well, Mom blew it out for him. :)
However, we did sing Happy Birthday to him throughout the day and evening, which he loved. For a present, we found a great little green Ikea chair at DI just a few days later. He carries it everywhere and rarely sits on it, but uses it to be taller! Pictures of that to follow (as soon as I get some!)
Here are the birthday shots.
Enjoying the attention and treats!
Serious Groucho Marx.
Smiling Groucho Marx.
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