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Juicing
My amazing assistant teacher has been generously bringing me fresh-squeezed juice. I’m starting to wonder if home-juicing might be the best way for me to get some more vitamins and minerals into my diet.Lord knows I do not need another appliance. We already have a crock pot, George Foreman grill, bread maker, KitchenAid mixer, waffle iron, blender, quesadilla maker, Cuisinart, ice cream maker, fondue pot, and orange juicer (and I’m sure I’m forgetting to name something). Crazy overboard, I know.
Hmm…maybe one of those appliances can be used to juice? Like maybe my Cuisinart?
I have a lot of trouble fitting enough vegetables into my diet. I don’t eat … Read More
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Bocce Ball Potluck
For this month’s Heights Time Bank potluck, Matt and I hosted an evening of Bocce ball in our driveway. I gave Matt a few ideas of things we could make for a main course. Once he picked macaroni and cheese, I decided we should run with the theme: “Bland in color but not in flavor.”For the mac & cheese, we followed my best friend’s recipe:
- Mix 2 cups cheddar cheese, 2 cups cooked pasta, 1 beaten egg, 2 cups cottage cheese, and 1 cup of sour cream in a bowl. Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes.
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Library Books
I trekked to the library in preparation for our spring break trip. Originally, I wanted to go to the big downtown library, but Laziness beat me in arm wrestling and I went to my local branch instead.
Here’s what I walked away with (in my Envirosax, which I adore):
Pregnancy Books
- Body, Soul, and Baby: A Doctor’s Guide to the Complete Pregnancy Experience, from Preconception to Postpartum–I started reading this book a few months ago, but my renewals ran out and I had to return it. I really appreciated its emphasis on conscious pregnancy.
- Skinny Bitch Bun in the Oven: A Gutsy Guide to Becoming One Hot and
