This Halloween we have been pretty boring, but I give you this picture from the final Penthouse party in August, where Tom and I dressed like characters from Game of Thrones (it was very disturbing if you know who we are).
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Happy Halloween
This Halloween we have been pretty boring, but I give you this picture from the final Penthouse party in August, where Tom and I dressed like characters from Game of Thrones (it was very disturbing if you know who we are).
Friday, October 18, 2013
Finally Friday
If you know me, you know that I am not one to have only one focus. My latest non-science endeavor is joining the Junior Board of a local non-profit called GirlSpring Inc. - they recently got some much needed PR for their mentoring program called Dream Days. Other dream days have included spending a day with Chef Hastings (famous guy here in Bham), an architect, and Alabama Ballet. Kudos to Lauren, the executive director who works so hard to get all these events together.
http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2013/10/birmingham-based_girlspring_pr.html
http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2013/10/birmingham-based_girlspring_pr.html
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Kitchen happenings
Yea, the blogging hasn't resumed to its usual routine, but there is hope. I'm really enjoying cooking on Sundays (even though it does take time and it is draining) but it makes for easier weekdays and because of that, it's all worth it.
Tom was craving Mediterranean salads for lunch; so one Sunday I made a rosemary chicken - with olives, onions, and cherry tomatoes. This was served with couscous (to which I added almonds for some crunch) and some lettuce. I then took the breast meat and shredded it to go with lettuce, olive, pepperoncini, cucumber and bell peppers for salads for weekday lunches (served with red onion + red wine vinaigrette).
That same Sunday, I made meatless meatballs (vegetable kofta) and turkey meatballs (sorry no pictures here). For the kofta, I followed this recipe (http://sindhirasoi.com/2009/02/16/vegetable-kofta-curry/). I baked the balls and stored them for later use.
I made kofta curry on Monday, using my mom's Mauritian curry recipe to make the sauce, served with garlic naan from Publix and cucumber-carrot raita (veggie in yogurt). Our first meatless Monday.
On Tuesday night, I shredded the dark chicken meat from Sunday and simmered it in a bit of canned red enchilada sauce. I couldn't get the corn tortillas to not tear as I rolled them, so I made my version of Mexican lasagna: corn tortilla, layer with chicken enchilada, cheese, repeat. Serve with sour cream and lettuce.
Wednesday night was leftover night although Tom got home and decided he wanted spaghetti with turkey meatballs. I can't remember what we did for the rest of the week or the beginning of the next. I know that on last Thursday night I made a roast which didn't get done until close to 11 pm - which mean minimal cooking on Friday. I made garlic mashed potatoes, mushrooms, green beans, and asparagus. I also tried zucchini Parmesan crisps and those were very yummy.
Another Sunday came - I shopped for the entire week and tried to stay under budget (we went over but slightly). I cooked up some chicken in the evening and made the Mediterranean salad that Tom loved before. All prepped, ready to pick up and go.
On Monday, we went to my friend's house for Canadian Thanksgiving and it was a blast. Tuesday night was leftover night, with roast and green bean casserole.
On Sunday, I had sliced my peppers and have everything ready for fajitas. I also have stuff ready for fried rice if I want. Decisions decisions. We'll find out in the next post. Thanks for stopping by!
Tom was craving Mediterranean salads for lunch; so one Sunday I made a rosemary chicken - with olives, onions, and cherry tomatoes. This was served with couscous (to which I added almonds for some crunch) and some lettuce. I then took the breast meat and shredded it to go with lettuce, olive, pepperoncini, cucumber and bell peppers for salads for weekday lunches (served with red onion + red wine vinaigrette).
That same Sunday, I made meatless meatballs (vegetable kofta) and turkey meatballs (sorry no pictures here). For the kofta, I followed this recipe (http://sindhirasoi.com/2009/02/16/vegetable-kofta-curry/). I baked the balls and stored them for later use.
I made kofta curry on Monday, using my mom's Mauritian curry recipe to make the sauce, served with garlic naan from Publix and cucumber-carrot raita (veggie in yogurt). Our first meatless Monday.
On Tuesday night, I shredded the dark chicken meat from Sunday and simmered it in a bit of canned red enchilada sauce. I couldn't get the corn tortillas to not tear as I rolled them, so I made my version of Mexican lasagna: corn tortilla, layer with chicken enchilada, cheese, repeat. Serve with sour cream and lettuce.
Wednesday night was leftover night although Tom got home and decided he wanted spaghetti with turkey meatballs. I can't remember what we did for the rest of the week or the beginning of the next. I know that on last Thursday night I made a roast which didn't get done until close to 11 pm - which mean minimal cooking on Friday. I made garlic mashed potatoes, mushrooms, green beans, and asparagus. I also tried zucchini Parmesan crisps and those were very yummy.
Another Sunday came - I shopped for the entire week and tried to stay under budget (we went over but slightly). I cooked up some chicken in the evening and made the Mediterranean salad that Tom loved before. All prepped, ready to pick up and go.
On Sunday, I had sliced my peppers and have everything ready for fajitas. I also have stuff ready for fried rice if I want. Decisions decisions. We'll find out in the next post. Thanks for stopping by!
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Oh, hi October
Hmm, October, you are here already. I guess time flies when you are having fun, mostly in Mauritius.
We had a lot of fun on the island and celebrated our wedding a third time.
While I was gone, I got two papers accepted and since I came back I've been working on two new ones. I also have several hours of teaching this semester, so in brief I am keeping busy.
We are also trying to get better at eating in, which means better meal planning. Here is a recap of the happenings in our kitchen.
Breakfast Sunday with leftovers: Egg and veggies frittatas with a side of turkey kilbasa and my new favorite drink, pink champagne.
I also decided to try a recipe from my Spark cookbook, caramel popcorn (made out of air-popped corn), only 116 calories for 2/3 cups. Filling and oh so yummy.
Also in the same weekend, Tom made a pot of chilli (he added a 1/4 teaspoon of cocoa and he said it has changed his life or rather the way he makes chilli) and I made a pot of broccoli cheese soup (from Spark People again). This made for 8 meals (lunch or dinner), which meant a few nights when I didn't have to worry about supper.
And finally on Saturday, I had a sweet tooth craving and decided to make my own apple pie, basically one apple cooked in butter, sugar, and Mauritian rum, then topped with graham crackers. Into the oven, and comes out with a dollop of fat free Cool Whip.
Hopefully, we're caught up now and my blogging will be more frequent.
We had a lot of fun on the island and celebrated our wedding a third time.
While I was gone, I got two papers accepted and since I came back I've been working on two new ones. I also have several hours of teaching this semester, so in brief I am keeping busy.
We are also trying to get better at eating in, which means better meal planning. Here is a recap of the happenings in our kitchen.
Breakfast Sunday with leftovers: Egg and veggies frittatas with a side of turkey kilbasa and my new favorite drink, pink champagne.
I also decided to try a recipe from my Spark cookbook, caramel popcorn (made out of air-popped corn), only 116 calories for 2/3 cups. Filling and oh so yummy.
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