Thursday, June 29, 2023

what I'm listening to

 


Pancake Buffet

A charcuterie board with pancakes, anyone? 

 All you need is several different variations of pancakes, Nutella, peanut butter, jam/compote, syrup, whipped cream, nuts and fruit...this is such a cool idea for any meal, a sleepover, or a party! 

It's very adaptable for different tastes and needs and it's definitely a favorite!

Some of our favorite variations of pancakes are chocolate chip, berry, bacon, double chocolate chip, caramel/coconut/almond and chocolate peppermint. 


 




It's such a cold and rainy summer :( 
46 degrees and rainy nearly every day...
but the greenhouses are nice! 

Simple Rhubarb-Berry Crisp

 This simple, fairly quick to come together, delicious rhubarb berry crisp is definitely a crowd pleaser. I'm still playing around with the tapioca starch amount, because it was too runny (but it could be just because I substituted it for cornstarch). 

 here's the link to the recipe I used! click HERE 



Sunday, June 25, 2023

big news + an update

 Some big news from this past month: 

I turned sixteen the beginning of June. You know how everybody always asks you, "Do you feel any different?" And you never do? Well, I actually did this time!

I got my drivers license! I'm so excited to be able to just drive whenever, wherever...living 30-45 minutes from all the action can be hard sometimes! 

Also, all my allergies have been cleared! After months and months of taking pills and supplements, restricting nearly a dozen foods, going to my doctor for rounds of clearing and testing...they are gone. I am thrilled and am currently weaning myself back onto those foods (caffeine is still really, really sensitive for me...I learned the hard way :) 

In addition, I also got a cleaning job for a couple down the road-so that's some more income coming my way!

All for now! Thanks for reading! 

Easy Lunch Idea

 

Tortilla pizza with sausage, onion and pepper. 
Need I say more?

Thursday, June 22, 2023

puppies [part four]

 


Aspen x Tucker Litter 

Daisy was the second born and is so adorable! She's black with white markings, like Bates. She's a lil sassy and very clumsy and energetic. She's got the tiny white spot on her neck like her mom and grandfather have. She has the cutest face <3

puppies [part three]

 


Aspen x Tucker Litter

Meet Bates! Very clearly Aspen's favorite (and mine :), he is the smallest puppy as of right now, with beautiful white markings and he's such a sweetie. He was born last and loves to stick his tongue out. He's so cute! 

My Culinary Goal

 Once a month I'm going to prepare an elaborate, four course meal for my family. 

It'll be creative, non-alcoholic drinks like rosemary seltzers, delicious appetizers like artisan bread with umami spreads, challenging  entrees like coq au vin, and and fancy desserts like tiramisu or creme brûlée. 

I'll bring you along on this goal and we'll see what happens!

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Meet Carson [puppies part two]

 


Aspen x Tucker Litter 

 The first, born at two am, Carson is a big boy with a beautiful coat, white tipped toes, and an adorable squishy puppy face. He loves to sleep, eat, and be cuddled. 

Meet Sybil [puppies part one]


Aspen x Tucker Litter 

Dam: 1/2 St Bernard, 1/4 Bernese Mountain Dog, 1/8 Pyrenees, 1/8 Newfoundland
Sire: 1/2 Maremma, 1/2 Sarplanniac 

Born at 3:19 am, Sybil is the biggest puppy at almost two pounds already. She is a pretty chill puppy, but when needed, she will sass you very loudly. She is a beautiful brindle with a ridge line on her back and the cutest white tipped toes. 


Monday, June 19, 2023