Top Ten Tuesday - Ten Food Blogs I Love
>> Monday, January 24, 2011
- Chasing Tomatoes - You've seen me try tons of Karen's recipes here. She's the full meal deal....healthy food with a good dose of baked goods! Oh and did I mention the great photography? Yep! You can also catch her on Twitter at @scatteredmom and on her other blog Notes from the Cookie Jar.
- Pioneer Woman Cooks - I know, I know, Pioneer Woman doesn't need any more publicity. I'm sure you ALL know about her. But for reals....her recipes rock!
- A Southern Fairytale - This is one of the food blogs I've just recently found. I love reading the posts and the wonderful pictures. She even taught me all about Soup Swap. I just wish I were going to Blissdom so that I could meet her! You can find her on twitter at @sthrnfairytale
- Sweetnicks - Cate has been "eating clean" and has lost quite a bit of herself over the past 6 months. Think weight loss might put a cramp in her food blogger style? Nope. There are still lots of recipes, they're just a bit healthier (and all the old less healthy recipes are still in the archives!).
- Dinner With Julie - Julie is a food celeb in Calgary but not sure the rest of you have had a chance to meet her. Her blog is a great find. Lots of recipes, great pictures and quite often a food related give away. Plus she gets to rub elbows with lots of food mega-stars (think Anthony Bourdain). You can also find Julie on Twitter at @dinnerwithjulie
- Chocolate and Ginger - While not a purely food blog, you should definitely check it out for the beautiful photography and recipes. Also, definitely check out her posts on her trip to Paris. It makes me want to go there NOW. If only!
- Patent and the Pantry - Another Calgary food blogger. We have such a great blogger community here! Maybe one day I'll get to meet some of them....gotta get on that. More great pics and great recipes (I'm running out of new and inventive ways of saying that!). You can find her on Twitter at @gwendolynmr
- Smitten Kitchen - I know, another food blogger who is super popular but how would you NOT include Deb in any food blogger list? Oh and did I mention she has the cutest little boy ever (well other than Evan of course)? Yep!
Okay, I know it's not 10 but I got started late on this post. I'll owe you 2 next time!
Who are your favorite food bloggers? I'm always looking for more to follow! Please dish (pun intended)!
Check out other Top Ten Tuesday posts over at Oh Amanda!
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Check out other Top Ten Tuesday posts over at Oh Amanda!
Monday Mingle Vlog - January 24, 2011
>> Sunday, January 23, 2011
This weeks questions are:
- If you could “undo” one thing in life, what would it be?
- For MPH, do you say miles per hour or mile per hour?
- Do you say potato as po-TAY-to or po-TAH-toh and tomato as to-MAY-to or to-MAH-to? How do you say coupon?
Head over to Eighty MPH Mom to see everyone else's Monday Mingle....we would all love it if you joined in! Read more...
Soup Swap
>> Saturday, January 22, 2011
Until this month I had never even heard of Soup Swap. Now, I am DEFINITELY planning one for next year. So anyone in Calgary that is reading this....get ready because next year we're having one!
The lovely Rachel at A Southern Fairy Tale is hosting a virtual soup swap for those of us that are a little behind. So check out some of my favorite soup recipes below & go visit Rachel for even more virtual Soup Swap fun.
Chicken Tortilla Soup - Just posted this week and SUPER YUMMY!
Taco Soup - Oh so easy & made with ingredients you have in the pantry.
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup - My hubby's favorite. So good even my Mother In Law uses this recipe now (and that's saying something!).
If you want to get into the Soup Swap spirit even more.....drop a bag full of soup off at your local food bank (in Calgary most grocery stores have a food bank drop off as well).
So who's in for the Soup Swap next year? Read more...
365 Day Photo Project - Week 3
>> Friday, January 21, 2011
Clockwise from top left.
Jan 14 - Christmas Lights in January
Jan 15 - Me & Evan....aren't we cute?
Jan 16 - Hiding behind the curtains
Jan 17 - My MacBook Pro....my most prized possession
Jan 18 - Hitching a ride on Daddy's leg
Jan 19 - The new additions....Evan's new pillow pets. He's so excited!
Jan 20 - Who knew that igloos were made with marshmallows that you "lick & stick" (so says Evan)
I love making sure I take a picture for every day.....except when I forget. I know a lot of people are using this project to improve their photography skills but I need way more time to do that. It's just not happening!
Edit: I'm adding one more picture so that I am on the same schedule as the blogs I link up to. So here's the picture for Jan 21st.
I mainly added it today because I got picked as one of the Top 5 by The Daily Wyatt. Cool, huh?
And as always, I would love it if you would follow me on Facebook or Google Friend Connect (right side of blog for both). If you are following me on GFC or Facebook & I'm not currently following you, leave me a note and I'll remedy the situation! Read more...
Do You Practice Yoga?
>> Thursday, January 20, 2011
I don't but I really, really want to. I've had a punch card at a local yoga studio forever but I haven't used it (not even once).
I'm a bit afraid.
That I won't do it right
that they'll laugh at me
that I'll fall on my face. Eeep!
Today I went to a Wellness luncheon at work where Jacki spoke about stress relief. She talked a bit about yoga, showed us some moves we could do at our desk/in our office, talked about meditation & breathing and introduced the concept of Ayurevda. It was so cool. Now I'm totally pumped to do more.
I'm even signed up to get info on her next retreat!
So, tell me, do you do yoga, meditation, etc? I would love to know how you got into it & what you think! Read more...
What's Cooking Wednesday - Chicken Tortilla Soup
>> Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Adapted from Pioneer Woman
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup onion
1/2 cup red bell pepper
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 can tomatoes with chilis or spicy tomatoes (see note)
1 can black beans drained
4 cups chicken broth
3 Tbsp tomato paste
4 cups hot water
1 cup niblet corn
3 Tbsp corn meal
Garnishes:
Corn tortillas cut into strips - toasted in a skillet with butter (yum!) until crispy
Sour Cream
Shredded cheese
Diced Red Onions
Avocado
Hot Sauce
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix spices in a small bowl. Spritz chicken breasts with olive oil. Sprinkle with a bit of the spice mixture. Bake for 25 minutes or until done through. Shred chicken with two forks.
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onions, bell peppers and garlic. Cook until onion is tender. Sprinkle with remainder of spice mixture. Add shredded chicken. Stir to combine.
Add tomatoes, beans, broth, water and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
Mix cornmeal with a bit of water and add to the soup. Stir. Add corn. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Taste soup and add salt if needed or chili powder if it needs more kick.
Remove soup from heat and let sit for 15 minutes before serving. Top with garnishes & enjoy!
Recipe Notes: I used the tomatoes above instead of Rotel since you can NOT find Rotel in Canada. This is such a great recipe. I moved the tortilla strips to a garnish because I ate this soup for lunch two days this week with NO GARNISH. I know! Pioneer Woman would NOT be impressed.
Head over to Shan's to see what else is cooking this Wednesday! Read more...
Wordless Wednesday - Making Mars Bar Cookies on Jammie Day
>> Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Linked up at 5 Minutes for Mom, A Lot of Loves and My Organized Chaos.
While you're here......
It would be awesome if you would:
Vote for Evan's picture in the Bowe's Photography photo contest (we are REALLY behind)....first go "Like" Bowes Photography on Facebook, then find Evan's picture (look for Merry Spooner Kuchle or click here) and "like" it. I know, I know, it's a lot of steps but I'll really appreciate it!
Kinda Like Prom.....
>> Monday, January 17, 2011
There was a place to take pictures at the New Year's Eve party....aren't we cute? Just like prom...only with my husband instead of some skeevy teenager. :)
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Monday Mingle Vlog - January 17, 2011
>> Sunday, January 16, 2011
I haven't been vlogging lately but I thought I should give it another shot. I'm joining the Monday Mingle over at Eighty MPH Mom.
Today's questions are:
- How do you feel about doing fun challenges for Monday Mingle every once in a while? Like take a video of yourself trying to blow the shell off a hardboiled egg (just an example).
- Who is one of your heros and why do they inspire you?
- What was the best TV sitcom ever?
Hop on over to Eighty MPH Mom to watch other Monday Mingle vlogs & find other awesome bloggers to follow!
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