Monday, April 28, 2014

My Pinterest Menu: Week of April 28th

So with my new non-driver status, I am going to do my best, but to be honest, I don't know if I can make all of these recipes this week or not. A trip to the grocery store is greatly needed! I tried to choose some recipes that may have a few ingredients, but the directions are not complicated.  I can't do complicated right now : )

I'm excited about the Garlic-Yogurt Baked Chicken and the Spring Chopped Salad looks so light and delish! Let me know what you guys think!

Here is this week's menu...Enjoy : )


via diet hood


via Our Story


via flourishing foodie


via Closet Cooking


via Not Without Salt


The Grocery List:

Garlic-Yogurt Baked Chicken-
4 chicken breast halves
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Italian Chicken-
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
4-5 roma tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
1 jar un-marinated artichoke hearts
extra virgin olive oil 
S&P 
sugar 
flour 
mozzarella cheese
fresh basil 

Spring Vegetables in Lemon Goat Cheese Sauce-
1 1/2 cups potatoes, chopped
1 yellow zucchini, sliced
1 small leek, sliced thinly
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp flake salt
5 asparagus spears, chopped
5 broccolini shoots, chopped
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1 cup broth
3 oz goat cheese
1 small lemon
chopped green onions
cashews



Chicken Marsala-
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 small chicken breasts, pounded thin and seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium shallot, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup marsala
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (~1/2 lemon)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Spring Chopped Salad-
5-6 cups cut, cleaned greens, cut in 1-inch ribbons (I used romaine & treviso)
1 cup blanched fresh (or frozen) peas
1 cup chopped fresh herbs (chives, mint, parsley)
4-5 radishes, chopped
1/2 avocado, diced
1 cup garbanzo beans
1 cup chopped sharp cheddar
1 cup chopped salami such as finocchiona
1/4 cup toasted pepitas
Other options: cucumber, red onion, scallion
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
pinch sugar
Salt and pepper to taste


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So things have changed for me a bit...


A couple weeks ago, I fell down the stairs and this is the result.  Three days after this happened, we headed to DC for Easter.  I LOVE DC! And this time, I got to see it from a completely different perspective of a wheelchair : )  I do think I got a bit spoiled being surrounded by my family and friends.  It almost made me forget that anything had changed.

When we got back into town on Tuesday, I began to see what life would look like for the next few weeks, and it is going to be very interesting...to say the least.  Now, my proud moments consist of getting a cup of coffee up the stairs without spilling it, rather than the multitude of diy projects I had planned.

My apologies for being completely absent for a while.  I found my motivation was taken away with my mobility. But I woke up today with a new attitude, and hopefully I can stop lamenting what I can't do, and actually focus on what I can.

Because, truly, what do I really have to complain about?

 I have made some new friends...

...and I get to see beauty up close...

...and sometimes the big picture is easier to see when you are not right on top of it...

...and it is good to remember how small you are in the whole scheme of things...

 ...and it is even better to remember that sometimes, you CAN NOT do it alone...and that's ok because...

...even though he steals my wheels sometimes, he makes me SO HAPPY : )


I hope you all have a wonderful week!  


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Thursday, April 10, 2014

Have you seen this?...Minimalist vacation home inside of a rock


This minimalist vacation home made out of a concrete rock is beckoning me to Spain.  The amazing collaboration of the architects of Ensamble Studio and a cow named Paulina have created one of the most unique vacation homes I have ever seen.  Now back to Paulina (the cow)...the structure was made by stacking hay bales into a form they wanted, then covered in concrete.  After it was allowed to cure, the structure was cut open and Paulina's talent was utilized to perfection.  She ate the hay out of the structure and the form that was left behind became the minimalist rock vacation home we see here.  

I absolutely LOVE it!  The rock home is strategically placed on a cliff overlooking a lake, and though it is rustic and modern at the same time, every thing you need is at your disposal. I LOVE the fireplace and the hidden toilet.  Genius  : )










(via Fubiz)

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Artist Spotlight: Katerina Plotnikova


I am absolutely amazed by these surrealistic fairy-tale-esque (I know that is not a word, but it seemed appropriate : ) ) images by photographer Katerina Plotnikova.  You may think that some of these photos are courtesy of some mighty good photo shop skills...but they are not. Each photo is a real moment caught between the model and the animals.  Never fear though...all the animals' trainers were there to ensure they were on their best behavior : ) LOVE!















(via Fubiz and My Modern Met)