Ok - good night all :)
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Wednesday Anniversary Cabin Dinner is...
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Last Tuesday of Summer Break and we had...
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Tuesday Night Dinner = Corn Chowder...
To make the corn chowder, I first sauteed a chopped, sweet onion, then added the chopped, red bell pepper along with a couple of pinches of salt. I added fresh corn kernel from three ears of corn, then added vegetable broth (Pacific Foods Brand). Next I added three red potatoes (unpeeled) cut in little pieces, and then simmered the soup for 30 minutes. Then I added about a 1/4 cup of polenta and about a 1/2 cup of plain soy milk. Added more salt, and pepper to taste. Turned out great! I added cayenne pepper to my own bowl, and loved it :)
Oh, and yes, there was a salad of baby greens, and sweet, orange cherry tomatoes served along as a side dish.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday Night Dinner...
We all like gnocchi and to me there is just something wonderful about preparing them. Boil the potatoes, mash them, add the salt, the flour then my favorite part put it all together into a smooth dough using my hands. Then I cut the dough in three parts, roll it, and finally cut it into individual gnocchi. To me it is such a deep connection to make this dish for my family. I know. It sounds a little wild, but do you know what I mean? It is like a piece of my heart and soul is added to each individual gnocchi... Alright, alright, it's a little out there - what can I say, it is getting late, and - sadly - the last week of our wonderful summer is here...
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday Night Dinner is...
Have a great week! - Oh, and I almost forgot to mention - we went to Pizzicato tonight. Delicious pizza http://www.pizzicatopizza.com/
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Saturday Night Dinner on a hot August Day...
Another active, fun August Saturday...
Friday, August 26, 2011
Friday Night Dinner - Kids and Parents Night Out...
We also got to have fun and went to have some delicious Sushi at Bamboo Sushi -> http://www.bamboosushipdx.com/. Let me assure you, the rolls were just as delicious as they look. And yes, it is quite nice to have an adult dinner every so often, yes, I do admit to that. And honestly, I am certain that both girlies also enjoy the evening away fro their parental units ;). - Have a great weekend!
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Thursday...lazy, fun day and...
So we walked back home, jumped in the kiddie pool at our friends home, and then walked with our friends back down the hill to Por que No? - Rice & Beans without the dairy, guacamole and chips, and cevice for the mothership. As always it was delicious and we ate so late, that it was also our dinner :)
So what, you may ask, is the point of this post? The point is, that we live ordinary lives. Our kids are healthy, active kids. They climb on the play structures, run, eat "normal" snacks, and eat out. The girls are having fun being kids and are in no way limited by their dietary restrictions, or their metabolic disorder. It is part of our lives, but that's all.
The sky is the only limit we all have. Go grab for the stars :)