Friday, June 7, 2013

Good morning, Friday.

Good morning, Friday.  And good morning to you!
 
 
So the thing about buying a house in the winter, as I'm discovering, is it's an absolute surprise what will pop up in the garden.  This peony is the discovery of this week.  Now it's been raining basically since yesterday morning and it looks like it's going to continue all today... hopefully it's not too much rain on all the flowers and veggies.
 
 
This week was a lot of cooking in the kitchen and using the appliances my kitchen has to offer.  Before my hubby and I got married, we owned like a spatula.  At my bridal shower and then our wedding, we were given such wonderful and 100% useful kitchen gifts.  It's a pretty awesome feeling to need a wok and actually own one.  Do you know what I mean?
 
The wok and pan were used daily along with the rice maker, Mr. Coffee Latte machine or Keurig.  It's been a good week in the kitchen.
 
 
 
I almost follow my dinner plans for this week, but last night I wasn't really craving a veggie burger.  It was cold and rainy and I wanted something comforting and piping hot - enter a baked sweet potato and short grain brown rice mixed with spinach cooked with lots of garlic and a splash of shoyu. 
 
And then some no bake cookies.  If you haven't tried this recipe, I highly recommend it! 
  
 
These no bake cookies paired fantastically with my morning cup of coffee as well.
 
 
My weekend plans are much quieter than last weekend.  We want to see the new Iron Man movie and a large grocery shopping trip is needed.  Also, a little house cleaning is in order.  And of course good food and relaxation.  Let's hope the rain clears because I've got a 10 mile run on the schedule as well!
 
Did you have a rainy end of the week?  What are you up to this weekend?
  


8 comments:

  1. Iron Man 3 is SO good! I saw it a few days before it came out, so I think it's been long enough that I could see it again :) I haven't made it to the Great Gatsby yet though... Maybe it'll rain here so I can justify seeing a movie!

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  2. I have been wanting to see Iron Man 3! We don't have any weekend plans really so I'm looking forward to hanging out and relaxing with my boys :)

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  3. I LOVE my wok!! It makes the best stir-fries :).

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  4. Yes rain all day for two days! Hopefully it clears up for the weekend. Were headed to see the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the triple crown horse races :)

    PS I own a rise maker but have never used it. Does it really make a difference?

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    1. I like the rice maker because its so easy and convenient. I wouldn't say the rice is any better though than cooking it on the stove. I can make a big batch in the rice maker too which is sometimes nice.

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  5. I LOVE peonies!!! That's exciting to find!! My weekend is low-key too. The weather suuuuucks, but I'd love to go a longer outdoor run if I can (and by long, I mean 6 miles haha)

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    1. Hope your weather got better! We have more rain here...

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  6. The weather is just not warming up in Toronto! Today (Sunday) may have some potential. The plan is to enjoy a nice long walk outside and get some serious cooking done, hopefully with the sun streaming in! Hope you're having a nice weekend

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