Quote of the Week

"Never make a big decision without sleeping on it."

- Martha Stewart

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Quote of the Week

“After nourishment, 

shelter and companionship, 

stories are the thing 

we need most in the world.”  

― Philip Pullman

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Random Fact

Did you know that green bell peppers are just unripe versions of red bell peppers?  I mean, it makes total sense thinking about it, but people eat green peppers regularly so I always assumed it was another variety of pepper.  Mind blown! 

Am I the last person to know this?  

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The Pie Project: Pie #12 - Chocolate Cream Pie

Happy belated Pi Day everyone!  Truth be told, I don't think I'd ever heard of (let alone, celebrated) Pi Day until I started dating my nerdy, engineer, math obsessed husband.  However, I'm always game for an excuse to have dessert, and since I've already begun this quest to make the perfect pie, what better day than a pi holiday to make one?

I opted for something simple since nap times have been hit or miss around our house lately.  I chose this version of chocolate cream pie in a basic graham cracker crust.  I had good intentions of making the whipped cream myself, but realized I only had half and half.  After attempting to whip half and half into whipped cream unsuccessfully (to which my husband laughed considerably), I opted for the can of whipped cream in our fridge.  So there.  My almost 100% (though semi-homemade) chocolate cream pie.  Happy Pi Day!

                            past pies * one * two * three * four * five * six * seven * ten * eleven

Quote of the Week

"Nine times out of ten, you probably aren't having a full-on nervous breakdown - you just need a cup of tea and a biscuit."

~ Caitlin Moran

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Friday Fun

+ the experiment that may change the way you grocery shop

+ being mindful about mindfulness

+ a unique, lovely, and colorful DIY woodsy wedding

+ have you seen the new pillowfort line at target?  brilliant!

+ this video really makes me want to visit australia

+ loving this stacking script rings

+ fancy a cannoli?  how about cannoli pie?

+ food for thought - do teenagers read seriously anymore?

+ 13 time saving apps

What are you up to this weekend?

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Dinner Last Night: Pork Bahn Mi Sandwiches

We've been in a chicken rut lately, so I started cruising weelicious for some inspiring toddler-friendly recipes, and voila, pork bahn mi sandwiches for the win!  The meat ended up being crazy flavorful, which was astounding to me considering the simplicity of the recipe. Though my toddler dined on a deconstructed sandwich, all of the elements were eaten without a fuss.  Small victories people, small victories!  Plus this reheated spectacularly making for superb leftovers for lunch.  Putting this one in the dinner rotation.

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Quote of the Week

"Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have."

~ Joyce Meyer

Currently...

+ listening to this interesting new podcast (tune in especially if you're an introvert)

+ loving this new (and inexpensive) lip balm

+ sipping this cozy new (caffeine free) tea from this steeping mug

+ reading this book for parenting and this book for pleasure

+ eyeing this pretty glassybaby for spring

+ snuggling in these cozy lounge pants

+ eager to see this national parks movie

+ loving this subtly scented candle

What have you been up to lately?

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Dinner Last Night: Secret Ingredient Chili

Always a chili connoisseur (if there is such a thing), I'm usually game for trying out new recipes or variations on my usual favorites.  When this recipe promised "BEST. CHILI. EVER" in addition to a magical secret ingredient, how could I not try it out?   Turns out - might just be the best chili ever - as my husband and I devoured it and leftovers within two days!  I used turkey meat and I loved the addition boost of spinach, which I've never thought to add to chili before.  Plus, the secret ingredient is pretty genius too!

Enjoy!

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The Pie Project: Pie #11 - Strawberry Rhubarb Raspberry

Pie #11 was made for my mom's birthday, inspired after I saw a pile of bright red rhubarb stalks calling out to me at the grocery store.  Knowing how short the rhubarb window is, I jumped on it!  Here it is; a strawberry rhubarb raspberry pie.  I used fresh rhubarb and frozen berries since they're not currently in season.  The raspberry added a pleasant hint of sweetness that I don't think the pie otherwise would've had.  I haven't had much experience with lattice, but I think it turned out pretty nice.  Happy birthday Mom!

                                      past pies * one * two * three * four * five * six * seven * ten

Quote of the Week

"I still find each day too short for 

all the thoughts I want to think, 

all the walks I want to take, 

all the books I want to read, 

and all the friends I want to see."

~ John Burroughs

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