Archive for August, 2012

Growing Washington CSA – Week 11

Thursday, August 30th, 2012

Week 11! Red Fingerling Potatoes Plums-Angelina Free-Range Eggs Lettuce-Green Romaine Tomatoes-Big Beef Squash-Romanesco Squash-Romanesco Carrots-Orange Beets-Red Ace

Loganberry Lane Park

Sunday, August 26th, 2012

Today we again took Emma to Loganberry Lane Park, which is quite close to us. We had a great time walking on some of the trails, Shaun got in some running, and Emma got to play with quite a few other well behaved and friendly dogs. She's now ...

Growing Washington CSA – Week 10

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

Week 10! Strawberries-Everbearing Plout-Flavorich Blackberries Sweet Basil Lettuce-Green Romaine Tomatoes-Black Krim Substitute: Tomatoes-Big Beef Tomatoes-Big Beef Squash-Romanesco Beets-Red Ace

Key Lime Swirled Cheesecake Bars

Sunday, August 19th, 2012

These awesome cheesecake bars are based off of this recipe by Baking Bites. I made my own modifications and will be taking the pan into work tomorrow. :-) I love the refreshing zing of key limes in just about anything, but this lime curd is an ...

Review: ParaNorman

Saturday, August 18th, 2012

I just got back from seeing ParaNorman. It was awesome! A good story, absolutely awesome animation, and lots of funny moments and fun sight gags. It would be on the scary side for the little ones, but overall a great film for just about anyone. The ...

Product Review: Jack Daniels Marinade in a Bag

Friday, August 17th, 2012

Tonight we tried a new easy to use marinade - Jack Daniels Marinade in a Bag. I got some tri tip steak and gave the mesquite flavor a go. I marinated the steak for about 1.5 hours before grilling. The marinade smelled great in the bag and ...

Growing Washington CSA – Week 9

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

Week 9! Plout-Flavorich Blackberries Apples-Pink Lady Tomatoes-Farmer Squash-Romanesco Substitute: Squash - Raven Potatoes-Gold Cucumbers-Slicing Beets-Bulls Blood Beans-Green

Sungold Tomatoes and Cedar Planked Salmon

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

Dinner from a couple nights ago: Sungold cherry tomatoes, cedar planked salmon, grilled corn on the cob, and green salad.

Product Review: Immaculate Baking Co. Cranberry Orange Scones

Sunday, August 12th, 2012

I saw these Immaculate Baking Co. Cranberry Orange Scones at the grocery store this morning, and they intrigued me greatly. They were with all the other dough in a can type things like the crescent rolls, but this company does an all natural product and had a very interesting ...

Growing Washington CSA – Week 8

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

Week 8! Plout-Flavorich Peaches Apricots Lettuce-Green Romaine Squash-Gold Rush Substitute: Squash - Pattypan Squash-Romanesco Squash-Romanesco Carrots-Orange Beets-Red Ace