Moms Lunch / Cat Nap / 10 Years Ago

Moms Lunch

Every Friday a bunch of us get together for lunch and chaos. I don't know why but each time it's my time to host I swear everyone shows up (don't get me wrong I love having everyone over) - it's just we have one of the smallest houses - so well it get cramped. Everyone has a good time - that is all that matters.

I have to say I love Fridays; it's great for C Monster to have a group of friends to play with on a regular basis - I think it's doubly important because he is at home with and not at daycare; so without days like this he would not get tones of group interaction with other kids.

Thanks everyone for coming over we had a great time. - Total bodies in my house from 11am to 1pm was 20.

Recipes

What was on the menu for lunch?
Broccoli Soup ; Mango Pomegranate Guacamole and Carrot Muffins.

Did not change anything in the Soup or the Guacamole. For the Carrot Muffins I added 1/4 milk and used 1/2 and 1/2 white and whole wheat pastry flours.

I have to say I loved the guacamole; however if you go in thinking you are getting guac you will be disappointed - it's a fantastic amazing avocado dip. The sweet of the mango goes great with the fattiness of the avocado and the pomegranate bit are like little burst of joy in your mouth. I really enjoyed this one will definitely be an addition to my recipe collection.

The muffins are hands down the best carrot muffins I have made so far. I had been looking for a good recipe for a bit; well I found it.

Cat Nap

I could not stop myself my babies are so cute together.

10 Years Ago

Here is a rare glimpse into my past. It got out of the bag that when we originally moved to the neighborhood I looked nothing like I do today. So here is a small pictorial glance at who I was when I first met Geoff.






No I don't smoke anymore I quite probably 8 or 9 years ago. Yes that is PVC I am wearing - despite the fact that today the eco-mom in me wont bring anything in the house made of PVC. We all have past; mine is a bit colorful...

For those of you wondering when these shots were taken probably from 2000 to 2002, we moved in our current home in 2002 if memory serves me right.

Tasty Tuesdays - Irish Stew

This is a great stew that is perfect for the fall or winter months. I can even get Christophe to eat this one.

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 Min
Cooking Time: 30 Min

Ingredients:
● 6 small carrots, chopped
● 4 medium potatoes , cubed
● 1 parsnip, peeled and cubed
● 1/2 turnip, peeled and cubed
● 1 onion , chopped
● 1/2 tsp black pepper
● 2 liters water, or as needed
● 3 cubes vegetarian beef bouillon
● 1 1/2 cups green split peas
● 1 cup pearl barley or jobs tears, (can be substituted for small noodles)

Directions:

Place all vegetables into a large saucepan and saute until golden. Add remainder of ingredients bring to a boil and cook until all ingredients are tender. Approximately 30 minutes.

Serve and enjoy.