Showing posts with label Cooking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cooking. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

5 Things

1. Brandon and I decided we need to attend the temple more often so our new goal is once a month. On Saturday night, we got a babysitter and went with another couple from our ward. We went out to eat afterwards. Can I just say how nice it is to dine out without a toddler?

2. Watching The Biggest Loser has inspired me to take getting into shape more seriously. Since New Year's, I've been working out religiously 4 times a week, even getting up early to go to the gym. I've even surprised myself! Who knew? Also, we moved our treadmill into our bedroom a while ago and I've used it more in the last month that I did in the previous three years. Maybe I'll finally lose that baby weight after all (never mind that my baby is 15 months old today!).


I wish I looked like this girl.


3. Since starting to teach preschool, I seem to be constantly sick with a cold. It's odd to me because I wash my hands so much they are usually raw. Anyway, the last few days I've been totally stuffed up and miserable. How come I never appreciate breathing through my nose until I can't?

4. Other than the germs, I really love my job. It's so rewarding. I have four year olds who are already reading, which is so exciting. (It's more of a reflection of the curriculum than anything I've done, but still.)

Some of my class making wreaths in December

5. I made chicken pot pie from scratch the other day and boy, was it good. Total comfort food. If you want the recipe I used, click here. (I replaced the celery with potatoes because I hate celery.)



Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Pie Heaven

"When you die, if you get a choice between regular heaven or pie heaven, choose pie heaven. If might be a trick, but if not, mmmmm, boy!"
-Deep Thoughts by Jack Handy


Since I am hosting my family for Thanksgiving this year, I decided to try making my own pies from scratch. I had never made a pie crust before today. I was very nervous.





Miraculously, it worked! Apparently the trick is using really cold butter and water. I made two pies, a pumpkin and a pecan. Here's the pecan before it went into the oven:




And here they both are after coming out of the oven:





I hope they taste good! For the record, I'm choosing "pie heaven." Happy Thanksgiving!