The beef stew was a hit. Rebekah had some for breakfast the next day LOL
Last nights dinner was
Sliced avocado (ended up being THREE)
roast aspargus (olive oil, lemon pepper, garlic cloves, at 425)
Swiss chard (will share recipe)
and
baked chicken in an orange marmalade sauce...(it was ok, not worth a recipe share LOL)
Swiss chard
2tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 diced leek
1 bunch of swiss chard, stems and center ribs cut out and chopped together, leaves coarsely chopped (we cut in half)
1/2 cup white wine
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (hmm, I think I used 2)
2+ tbsp of grated parmesan cheese
Melt butter and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium high heat. Stir in leeks and cook abt 30 seconds. Add chard stems and white wine. Simmer until stems begin to soften. Stir in leaves and cook til "just" wilted. Stir in lemon juice and cheese.
They are gone, there are no leftovers....
Not sure whats on the menu for tonight. Nathan wants artichokes with butter to dip the leaves in. Not certain what to serve with that...kinda want peppers, sausage and onions but dont want to actually make it ROFL
Hoping we can actually get some school work done today. I don't think any got done yesterday...
Nathan has an early am game tomorrow morning. He has to be there at 7am. That is soooo early for us...
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Friday, March 23, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Today
Today is Wednesday.
Wednesday mean our produce pick up from Abundant Harvest Organics. YAY! Tennative list has Asparagus in the box.
DH will be picking it up because the kids and I will be seeing Zorro today.
DH has some work today....but not til about 1. Nay has baseball at 4.
Dinner will most likely be left overs LOL. Nay will be thrilled considering he ate nothing last night.
Wednesday mean our produce pick up from Abundant Harvest Organics. YAY! Tennative list has Asparagus in the box.
DH will be picking it up because the kids and I will be seeing Zorro today.
DH has some work today....but not til about 1. Nay has baseball at 4.
Dinner will most likely be left overs LOL. Nay will be thrilled considering he ate nothing last night.
Friday, September 19, 2008
update due
Where were we when I last updated???? Hmm who knows...
This past weekend we went on a friday to monday cruise on Royal Carribbean for my Inlaws 50th anniversary. It was fun. ALthough, I much preferred the almost identical cruise on Carnival to this one. But Carnival will not do Kosher meals for my brother in laws family....
We hope to do Alaska in June....FIL is leaning towards Holland America.....I lean toward Princess or Carnival...but Carnival is prob out for reason stated above....
I have not yet emptied my barely touched Camera from the Cruise....Christine has....perhaps she has posted pictures on her blog.....I know she posted them on Facebook.
Funny thing happened on the cruise. Everyone but Nathan, Ivan and I were up at the buffet the first day. The 3 of us were talking to the dining room mater'd (totally spelled wrong I am sure) about getting one large table for us, as opposed to the 2 small 6 people tables. We finish and walk to the elevator....where nathan procedes to dig in my bahama mama glass for an ice cube (it was empty...I wasnt boozin' the 5yr old up) And we strike up a conversation with another couple waiting. All of a sudden Ivan says "Are you Mark from Bud's appliance?" Mark stares blankly at Ivan who then introduces himself....when Mark is sure this isnt a complaining customer he says yes. Turns out a few other Appliance service companies are on the boat. Even funnier....there are 3 MAIN warranty servicers for this one appliance in Orange county....(there are 2 others but we are the big ones) and ALL of us are sitting on the boat. OOPPS hope there was no emergencies this past weekend. I actually told one of the guys...Oh you are here? My outgoing messages says we are out and to call you. His mouth dropped and I said I am kidding!
Otherwise nothing to exciting....Rebekah had a dr appt yesterday...she bruised her foot....on Wed and we wanted to make sure it wasnt broken. All is fine.
The kids missed music yesterday due to construction which caused us to be running so behind we would be rude.
Rebekahs's expander is going....slowly but going....
Christine opted out of her stage makeup class....time was bad and last minute switch in teachers.
They have their science today. And then tonight is the ASL/deaf night at the district. Roller skating on Sunday....we have been going every other sunday with some other Homeschool families. It is Holliday Skate in Orange from 630-830 for $5.50 per person including skate rental. Come on down and join us! Our family hits yougurt land on the way home and I have been craving some.
Oh we are going apple picking in Oak Glen on Saturday....once again JOIN US. Or not...but come on up with your family. It is fun. Currently, u-pick is available on Apples, pears, raspberry and maybe strawberries. I will be "jammin' on Sunday. Actually, going to make apple butter to pass out on Rosh Hashanah. There are a few groves open on sundays too but you really should go on a Saturday. Lots of fun.....good family activity....and some history in there too....
Ok need to get back to work! My Washer is done.
This past weekend we went on a friday to monday cruise on Royal Carribbean for my Inlaws 50th anniversary. It was fun. ALthough, I much preferred the almost identical cruise on Carnival to this one. But Carnival will not do Kosher meals for my brother in laws family....
We hope to do Alaska in June....FIL is leaning towards Holland America.....I lean toward Princess or Carnival...but Carnival is prob out for reason stated above....
I have not yet emptied my barely touched Camera from the Cruise....Christine has....perhaps she has posted pictures on her blog.....I know she posted them on Facebook.
Funny thing happened on the cruise. Everyone but Nathan, Ivan and I were up at the buffet the first day. The 3 of us were talking to the dining room mater'd (totally spelled wrong I am sure) about getting one large table for us, as opposed to the 2 small 6 people tables. We finish and walk to the elevator....where nathan procedes to dig in my bahama mama glass for an ice cube (it was empty...I wasnt boozin' the 5yr old up) And we strike up a conversation with another couple waiting. All of a sudden Ivan says "Are you Mark from Bud's appliance?" Mark stares blankly at Ivan who then introduces himself....when Mark is sure this isnt a complaining customer he says yes. Turns out a few other Appliance service companies are on the boat. Even funnier....there are 3 MAIN warranty servicers for this one appliance in Orange county....(there are 2 others but we are the big ones) and ALL of us are sitting on the boat. OOPPS hope there was no emergencies this past weekend. I actually told one of the guys...Oh you are here? My outgoing messages says we are out and to call you. His mouth dropped and I said I am kidding!
Otherwise nothing to exciting....Rebekah had a dr appt yesterday...she bruised her foot....on Wed and we wanted to make sure it wasnt broken. All is fine.
The kids missed music yesterday due to construction which caused us to be running so behind we would be rude.
Rebekahs's expander is going....slowly but going....
Christine opted out of her stage makeup class....time was bad and last minute switch in teachers.
They have their science today. And then tonight is the ASL/deaf night at the district. Roller skating on Sunday....we have been going every other sunday with some other Homeschool families. It is Holliday Skate in Orange from 630-830 for $5.50 per person including skate rental. Come on down and join us! Our family hits yougurt land on the way home and I have been craving some.
Oh we are going apple picking in Oak Glen on Saturday....once again JOIN US. Or not...but come on up with your family. It is fun. Currently, u-pick is available on Apples, pears, raspberry and maybe strawberries. I will be "jammin' on Sunday. Actually, going to make apple butter to pass out on Rosh Hashanah. There are a few groves open on sundays too but you really should go on a Saturday. Lots of fun.....good family activity....and some history in there too....
Ok need to get back to work! My Washer is done.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
updating
This will ramble....because....well life has been rambling...
I cant even recall when I last updated....
Rebekah's nose prob.
Dizzy spells are gone....
College is out for Christine for the summer....I have half of the fall forms in....working on the other half
Rebekahs dance recital is Saturday afternoon.....I wonder how long she will give me before she wants her hair cut short again.....they need it in a pony tail for the recital so, I wont let her cut it.
Gymnastics is going good. My kids love it.
Our annual picnic is over.....went really smoothly. I was happy
Rebekah learned to swim, demostrated it by spending 3hrs at a birthday party yesterday IN the water.
Nathan ran laps around the pool.....um ok...
We went to chinatown on friday for a field trip. It was a walking tour and meal. Christine tried a century egg. We have video. But she disabled embedding....check youtube for disneyschooling and then it is under her videos. The tour was alot of fun. And the meal was awesome.
We went to an angel game that night. Firework night. Nathan made a pig out of himself, eating two hot dogs.
I forgot to vote yesterday. Well I didnt know I was supposed to until DH reminded me about 530 or so....and I still managed to forget. Although I didnt really have a clue what it was on and figured it seemed like such a no brainer there must be things tacked on the propositions so prob good I didnt vote since I never read the propositions.
Rebekah's end of the year girlscout party is next week at the beach with tidepools. I have taken the kids there a few times. They enjoyed it. I liked it (not a beach person). Between a beach I am ok with and people I like, it will be fun....although a bit sad....I enjoy the adults at girl scouts.
hmmm what else have we been doing?
Oh yeah. I have been making jam....
I have blackberry and an apricot/peach/nectarine one....I want to make a berry one next (straw/rasp/blue) if my kids dont eat the berries. It is SOOOO easy! So now I make bread and jam....although I havent made the bread in awhile....maybe tomorrow....not sure in what time LOL....tomorrow is gymnastics.
My corn is growing nicely....I see tomatoes on my plants....my hot peppers FINALLY came up....now I have to thin them. Our early scorching heat killed all my radishes...and my mushrooms.
The plants we have out back in containers right now (we have no ground to put them in)
Lemon Cucs (supposed to be good for pickling, my next adventure lol)
oregano (not doing so hot)
Dill
basil
corn
carrots
tomatoes
bell peppers
hot peppers (assorted LOL...1 jalapeno...not sure what else because NOTHING else was growing so we just started throwing all the hot seed in there )
chives
Romanesco (a broc/cauliflower family veg)
and
my blueberry plant (usually takes 3yrs to get a "crop" so nothing yet)
Ok, I am out of time....
Have a nice day!
I cant even recall when I last updated....
Rebekah's nose prob.
Dizzy spells are gone....
College is out for Christine for the summer....I have half of the fall forms in....working on the other half
Rebekahs dance recital is Saturday afternoon.....I wonder how long she will give me before she wants her hair cut short again.....they need it in a pony tail for the recital so, I wont let her cut it.
Gymnastics is going good. My kids love it.
Our annual picnic is over.....went really smoothly. I was happy
Rebekah learned to swim, demostrated it by spending 3hrs at a birthday party yesterday IN the water.
Nathan ran laps around the pool.....um ok...
We went to chinatown on friday for a field trip. It was a walking tour and meal. Christine tried a century egg. We have video. But she disabled embedding....check youtube for disneyschooling and then it is under her videos. The tour was alot of fun. And the meal was awesome.
We went to an angel game that night. Firework night. Nathan made a pig out of himself, eating two hot dogs.
I forgot to vote yesterday. Well I didnt know I was supposed to until DH reminded me about 530 or so....and I still managed to forget. Although I didnt really have a clue what it was on and figured it seemed like such a no brainer there must be things tacked on the propositions so prob good I didnt vote since I never read the propositions.
Rebekah's end of the year girlscout party is next week at the beach with tidepools. I have taken the kids there a few times. They enjoyed it. I liked it (not a beach person). Between a beach I am ok with and people I like, it will be fun....although a bit sad....I enjoy the adults at girl scouts.
hmmm what else have we been doing?
Oh yeah. I have been making jam....
I have blackberry and an apricot/peach/nectarine one....I want to make a berry one next (straw/rasp/blue) if my kids dont eat the berries. It is SOOOO easy! So now I make bread and jam....although I havent made the bread in awhile....maybe tomorrow....not sure in what time LOL....tomorrow is gymnastics.
My corn is growing nicely....I see tomatoes on my plants....my hot peppers FINALLY came up....now I have to thin them. Our early scorching heat killed all my radishes...and my mushrooms.
The plants we have out back in containers right now (we have no ground to put them in)
Lemon Cucs (supposed to be good for pickling, my next adventure lol)
oregano (not doing so hot)
Dill
basil
corn
carrots
tomatoes
bell peppers
hot peppers (assorted LOL...1 jalapeno...not sure what else because NOTHING else was growing so we just started throwing all the hot seed in there )
chives
Romanesco (a broc/cauliflower family veg)
and
my blueberry plant (usually takes 3yrs to get a "crop" so nothing yet)
Ok, I am out of time....
Have a nice day!
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Where did I get those?
To answer the question asked in a comment.
I bought the specimens (aka the frogs)
from
http://www.biologyproducts.com/
Bio Corporation.
I have a few other science catalogs that carry this kind of stuff but, they seemed to offer the best packages and how to guides, as well as the best cost on the disposal aprons and gloves, which Ivan also uses for work (the gloves that is).
They said it takes approximately 2 weeks to ship.....It will be a week tomorrow since I placed the order so, we dont actually have them yet. Soon tho'
I bought the specimens (aka the frogs)
from
http://www.biologyproducts.com/
Bio Corporation.
I have a few other science catalogs that carry this kind of stuff but, they seemed to offer the best packages and how to guides, as well as the best cost on the disposal aprons and gloves, which Ivan also uses for work (the gloves that is).
They said it takes approximately 2 weeks to ship.....It will be a week tomorrow since I placed the order so, we dont actually have them yet. Soon tho'
Sunday, August 26, 2007
What have I done today?
Took 2 kids to get head shots....now would be a good time to mention one of said kids is totally amped and hyper because she leaves tomorrow for camp....
Grocery store....getting only what I remembered running out of because I was on my way home and remembered we were out of cream cheese for on the road bagels tomorrow (above mentioned child has to be in Marina del rey at 9am.....)
One complete load of laundry (what a slacker, I normally do 3)
Located most of my homeschooling supply catalogs, for 2 purposes, 1 for getting rid of old ones, second to try and finally figure out WHAT we will use for our art or music history.....Christine is voting for music....Claiming she will teach it. And while that is fine, I just dont know WHAT I will use.....open for suggestions if anyone has any.
in process of cleaning out catalogs, we added something to this years plans. Both Nathan and Rebekah took interest in the Bio Corporation catalog (wwww.biologyproducts.com) and their specimens. Which of course, caught DH eye.
So, we have now ordered one frog kit with plans to dissect on the weekends in the carport with the neighbor and his 2 kids. If that goes smooth, they plan to move on to sharks. We also bought gloves (DH uses them for work and this place was WAY cheaper then the parts supply house) in Large and small for the kids. And disposable aprons. I hope this goes good. It could be a really fun thing for this year. And you would not believe the stuff they have available, bull testicle anyone?
hmm, just heard crashes outside and I find oldest child standing on the side of my vegetable containers....
Funny how when I look at just today, I dont feel very productive but the weekend as whole, reallly was.....
then again, its only 230
Grocery store....getting only what I remembered running out of because I was on my way home and remembered we were out of cream cheese for on the road bagels tomorrow (above mentioned child has to be in Marina del rey at 9am.....)
One complete load of laundry (what a slacker, I normally do 3)
Located most of my homeschooling supply catalogs, for 2 purposes, 1 for getting rid of old ones, second to try and finally figure out WHAT we will use for our art or music history.....Christine is voting for music....Claiming she will teach it. And while that is fine, I just dont know WHAT I will use.....open for suggestions if anyone has any.
in process of cleaning out catalogs, we added something to this years plans. Both Nathan and Rebekah took interest in the Bio Corporation catalog (wwww.biologyproducts.com) and their specimens. Which of course, caught DH eye.
So, we have now ordered one frog kit with plans to dissect on the weekends in the carport with the neighbor and his 2 kids. If that goes smooth, they plan to move on to sharks. We also bought gloves (DH uses them for work and this place was WAY cheaper then the parts supply house) in Large and small for the kids. And disposable aprons. I hope this goes good. It could be a really fun thing for this year. And you would not believe the stuff they have available, bull testicle anyone?
hmm, just heard crashes outside and I find oldest child standing on the side of my vegetable containers....
Funny how when I look at just today, I dont feel very productive but the weekend as whole, reallly was.....
then again, its only 230
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Whats new....
Eh nothing much but then alot.
Been so busy trying to get ready for school...and get schedules down...not much free time. Christine started one college tuesday, the other starts monday....so I need to have those down too.
But, it is getting smoother and then maybe I will have more time to blog, or more things to say.
Still trying to find an art or music history/appreciation for this year. My story of the world cd has suddenly grown legs....right when we read the Treehouse series book on mummies and pyramids. I gave up looking and spent the money for new. Bad me. But, I really want it now.
Rebekah heads off to camp again next week. She doesnt know yet. I cant stand the 4 billion times a day question of when do I leave for camp. Some people look at me funny when I say I am sending my 7yr old off to camp. She loves it and could care less. And I think it is important for her to be around and see other kids with heart defects who might be limited in what they can or can not do and for her to know she is not alone. Many "heart" kids dont get that chance and grow up just thinking they are really weird.
There ya go Dan. Now leave me alone lol
Been so busy trying to get ready for school...and get schedules down...not much free time. Christine started one college tuesday, the other starts monday....so I need to have those down too.
But, it is getting smoother and then maybe I will have more time to blog, or more things to say.
Still trying to find an art or music history/appreciation for this year. My story of the world cd has suddenly grown legs....right when we read the Treehouse series book on mummies and pyramids. I gave up looking and spent the money for new. Bad me. But, I really want it now.
Rebekah heads off to camp again next week. She doesnt know yet. I cant stand the 4 billion times a day question of when do I leave for camp. Some people look at me funny when I say I am sending my 7yr old off to camp. She loves it and could care less. And I think it is important for her to be around and see other kids with heart defects who might be limited in what they can or can not do and for her to know she is not alone. Many "heart" kids dont get that chance and grow up just thinking they are really weird.
There ya go Dan. Now leave me alone lol
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