Hi There!
Everyone have a relaxing weekend?
Anyone watch the oscars? I caught little bit of it last night, however I missed the red carpet which is always one of my favorite parts!
Anyone have a best dressed?
I really liked Gwyneth Paltrow's dress. I just like the shape of it for some reason
Now I have to say my brain still seems to be in weekend mode this Monday morning. I am having a hard time switching my brain from relax mode into work mode! I have to say that this past weekend was exactly what my body needed. I had no to do list this weekend, can you believe that. I am the girl that lives by a running to do list. I almost feel lost without one, but this weekend I ditched the to do list and went with the flow. And man oh man did that feel good.
Friday I had the Butler Alumni Event in Minneapolis.
We cheered on our Butler Bulldogs who unfortunately did not pull off a win. But that is ok I still had a wonderful time meeting new people. It was good to get out and socialize. I was a bit nervous going to this event because I knew absolutly no one! But everyone was welcoming and made me feel comfortable!
Saturday I slept in and had a lazy morning in my PJs... Finally!
I enjoyed a slow morning of coffee, and chatting. It was nice not to rush through these morning rituals that seem so hurried during the week! A quite night in was the perfect ending to a slow paced day.
The relaxing vibe of the weekend carried over to Sunday with a slow pace morning before church followed by a large pancake brunch. Yes I made my favorite pancakes!
I would much rather be home munching on leftover pancakes and more then likely still in my PJ's!
For this weeks dinner I decided to go back and make some old favorites, because nothing really stood out to my taste buds as I looked through my pin board. I know that is hard to believe when there are still well over 1,000 pins!
So what oldie am I bringing back this week?
Queue BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowls!
Always delicious, and always unique! I feel like I have not made these in forever.
We will also be enjoying Renotta's famous spaghetti!
But don't worry I still have two new recipes to highlight this week.
The first is from the pin board. Tortolini Ministrone soup from Taste of Home.
I made this soup yesterday night for dinner when I couldn't find sweet potatoes for the second new recipe of the week! The ingredient list remind me of my Grandmothers Ravioli soup which is one of my favorites. I cannot wait to enjoy this soup for lunch today!
And the second recipe is this Stew...
My sister sent me this recipe on Saturday and I knew I just had to make it! The stew features chickpeas, sweet potatoes and quinoa! I had fully planned on making this for Sunday night dinner but when you cannot find sweet potatoes that presents a bit of a problem! Yum!
I cannot wait to try this recipe! My sister knows me so well I just have a feeling I will love this soup!
Lets take on last look at the final recipe from last weeks pin challenge!
Pantry Chicken and Beans From Bev Cook's
I baked the dish just as the recipe was written but served my portion with pan seared tofu! I think this recipe has a lot of potential, but I want to play around with it a bit! I left out the anchovy paste because I didn't think my family would like the flavor it lended.
So there you have it!
How was everyones weekends?
Did anyone else have a relaxing and lazy weekend?
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