He loves his Daddy.
King of the Forest
Now I have been to Wahkeena, Oneanta and Multnomah. Where should we go next!?
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Caramel Apple Cider
Let me preface this post by stating: my blog is not about healthy eating!
Today, I became inspired by the Fall weather and I realized just how much I needed Fall to be here. The Hubs and I went winter clothes shopping, and picked up a few Fall decor items along the way. Kohls is such a great place to shop for basics and home decor. Seriously, we saved a TON of money. We usually shop there for off-season items because they are literally a steal. However, today we came home with warm and toasty threads.
Anyway, Michael has been playing video games with his friend since we got home and in the spirit of rainy weather and the leaves falling, I decided to make a delicious fall treat. It tasted better than it sounds and better than it looks. It literally took me ten minutes.
Bring 1/4 cup of Brown Sugar and 1/4 cup of Heavy Cream to a boil over medium heat. Add in 3 cups of Apple Cider (I used Simply Apple, because it is 100% pressed apples). Turn the heat up a little and bring to a boil (about 4 minutes).
Meanwhile, or while cider is cooling - mix Heavy Whipping Cream and Brown Sugar with a mixer. I am not sure exactly how much I used, I would say 1 cup of Heavy Whipping Cream and 1/4 cup Brown Sugar. Mix until it forms stiff peaks.
Today, I became inspired by the Fall weather and I realized just how much I needed Fall to be here. The Hubs and I went winter clothes shopping, and picked up a few Fall decor items along the way. Kohls is such a great place to shop for basics and home decor. Seriously, we saved a TON of money. We usually shop there for off-season items because they are literally a steal. However, today we came home with warm and toasty threads.
Anyway, Michael has been playing video games with his friend since we got home and in the spirit of rainy weather and the leaves falling, I decided to make a delicious fall treat. It tasted better than it sounds and better than it looks. It literally took me ten minutes.
Bring 1/4 cup of Brown Sugar and 1/4 cup of Heavy Cream to a boil over medium heat. Add in 3 cups of Apple Cider (I used Simply Apple, because it is 100% pressed apples). Turn the heat up a little and bring to a boil (about 4 minutes).
Meanwhile, or while cider is cooling - mix Heavy Whipping Cream and Brown Sugar with a mixer. I am not sure exactly how much I used, I would say 1 cup of Heavy Whipping Cream and 1/4 cup Brown Sugar. Mix until it forms stiff peaks.
I topped it off with some orange sugar sprinkles!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Simple Savory Breakfast
Yesterday I spent the morning taking a walk with my Mom, Daisy and Sampson. It was fun watching Sampson follow Daisy around, constantly pestering her. One of the many plus sides to owning a doggie is it motivates me to go on walks each morning and night. The exercise and fresh air have been wonderful for me.
After our walk we went back to my parents house for a fabulous, yet incredibly simple recipe. We have both made it several times before and it is perfect for one, and even better to make for a brunch or a big group of people.
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For breakfast we made Herb Baked Eggs from the Barefoot Contessa cookbook.
Ingredients
¼ teaspoon minced fresh garlic
¼ teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
¼ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
6 extra-large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Toasted French bread or brioche, for serving
Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and place the oven rack 6 inches below the heat.
Combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and Parmesan cheese and set aside. Carefully crack 3 eggs into each of 2 small bowls or teacups (you won’t be baking them in these) without breaking the yolks. (It’s very important to have all the eggs ready to go before you start cooking.)
Place two individual gratin dishes on a baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon of cream and ½ tablespoon of butter in each dish and place under the broiler for about 3 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Quickly, but carefully, pour 3 eggs into each gratin dish and sprinkle evenly with the herb mixture, then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Place back under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes, until the whites of the eggs are almost cooked. (Rotate the baking sheet once if they aren’t cooking evenly.) The eggs will continue to cook after you take them out of the oven. Allow to set for 60 seconds and serve hot with toasted bread.
Finished Product!
Tastes great anytime of yea,r but this hot savory breakfast seems even more delicious now that fall is here. We embellished the dish with sliced tomato from the garden and some ham! My mom also used herbs from her garden.
After our walk we went back to my parents house for a fabulous, yet incredibly simple recipe. We have both made it several times before and it is perfect for one, and even better to make for a brunch or a big group of people.
.
For breakfast we made Herb Baked Eggs from the Barefoot Contessa cookbook.
Ingredients
¼ teaspoon minced fresh garlic
¼ teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
¼ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
6 extra-large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Toasted French bread or brioche, for serving
Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and place the oven rack 6 inches below the heat.
Combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and Parmesan cheese and set aside. Carefully crack 3 eggs into each of 2 small bowls or teacups (you won’t be baking them in these) without breaking the yolks. (It’s very important to have all the eggs ready to go before you start cooking.)
Place two individual gratin dishes on a baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon of cream and ½ tablespoon of butter in each dish and place under the broiler for about 3 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Quickly, but carefully, pour 3 eggs into each gratin dish and sprinkle evenly with the herb mixture, then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Place back under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes, until the whites of the eggs are almost cooked. (Rotate the baking sheet once if they aren’t cooking evenly.) The eggs will continue to cook after you take them out of the oven. Allow to set for 60 seconds and serve hot with toasted bread.
Finished Product!
Tastes great anytime of yea,r but this hot savory breakfast seems even more delicious now that fall is here. We embellished the dish with sliced tomato from the garden and some ham! My mom also used herbs from her garden.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Asian Style Pork
Tonight I made something so easy, yet so delicious.
- Boneless Pork Chops
- 2 eggs
- Flour
- Milk
- Panko
Mix the milk and eggs in a bowl along with some salt & pepper (sorry I don't usually do measurements, I just do what feels right).
Rinse pork chops in water, dip each one in the egg mixture, then in the Panko, followed by egg mixture again, and Panko for the second time. Let them all sit for about ten minutes.
Heat about a cup of Vegetable Oil in a large pan at about medium-high heat (be careful not to let the oil get too hot or the chops will burn)
Set pork chops in oil for 5 minutes on each side.
After it has cooled enough to touch, slice very thin and serve!
I served this on brown rice along with sauteed zucchini (we eat a lot of zucchini in our house).
- Boneless Pork Chops
- 2 eggs
- Flour
- Milk
- Panko
Mix the milk and eggs in a bowl along with some salt & pepper (sorry I don't usually do measurements, I just do what feels right).
Rinse pork chops in water, dip each one in the egg mixture, then in the Panko, followed by egg mixture again, and Panko for the second time. Let them all sit for about ten minutes.
Heat about a cup of Vegetable Oil in a large pan at about medium-high heat (be careful not to let the oil get too hot or the chops will burn)
Set pork chops in oil for 5 minutes on each side.
After it has cooled enough to touch, slice very thin and serve!
I served this on brown rice along with sauteed zucchini (we eat a lot of zucchini in our house).
Suggestions please!
Last weekend was an inspiring weekend! My Mom, Michael and I spent Saturday together exploring the fabulous Monticello Antiques store on Stark followed by a trip to William Sonoma and Elephants. The antique store had so many interesting pretty things, it made me want a bigger house! I only ended up buying one thing; an old Edgar Allen Poe book which, I am going to use to make my Halloween Cards (I will explain in a later post). We found some very random things (that I would never want), one of which was a stuffed cat - with a fan blowing right on it causing it's fur blow. Can you say creepy?
The suggestions I am asking for are regarding my purchase from William Sonoma. Mike and I got a very generous gift card for our wedding and I went in with a plan. I was going to get a food processor, a cookie sheet, and a grill pan. My plan was quickly destroyed by my lovely Mother who had other things in mind. After showing her each thing I intended to purchase, she replied by saying, "You can buy that at Bed Bath and Beyond with a 20% off coupon." True. Then she convinced me to buy something I would never normally buy if I had not had a gift card. The end result was a beautiful slate colored, cast iron, enamel pot. I must admit, I have wanted one for quite some time but have always been to cheap to buy one (they are spendy). So now I have this amazing new addition to my kitchen and I don't quite know what to do with it. My mom has told me it's great for roasts, but does anyone have any other ideas?
The suggestions I am asking for are regarding my purchase from William Sonoma. Mike and I got a very generous gift card for our wedding and I went in with a plan. I was going to get a food processor, a cookie sheet, and a grill pan. My plan was quickly destroyed by my lovely Mother who had other things in mind. After showing her each thing I intended to purchase, she replied by saying, "You can buy that at Bed Bath and Beyond with a 20% off coupon." True. Then she convinced me to buy something I would never normally buy if I had not had a gift card. The end result was a beautiful slate colored, cast iron, enamel pot. I must admit, I have wanted one for quite some time but have always been to cheap to buy one (they are spendy). So now I have this amazing new addition to my kitchen and I don't quite know what to do with it. My mom has told me it's great for roasts, but does anyone have any other ideas?
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