Growing Up

I turn another year older this week. I'm okay with it. But 32 does sound awfully...adult-like. With all of this interest in cooking PLUS asking for a recycling garbage can for the kitchen for a birthday present (seriously), all signs point to the fact that I've made it "here." Adulthood. But you know what? I like it.

So, on to food and photos...

Smooches!

Sunday morning we went with my family to Brick 29 Bistro in Nampa for brunch. Anderson got to spend some quality time with his Uncle Kelsey (please don't give him any encouragement about that ridiculous kangaroo hat...it is clearly NOT awesome Kelsey!) and Grandma and Grandpa Price. Oh, and the food was really, really good. If you live in the Treasure Valley, you should definitely check it out.

Anderson's usual look of excitement whenever food comes his way.

Dear Brick 29 Servers,
Sorry about the pretty centerpieces on our table, but the flowers provided at least
5 minutes of entertainment...

Now on to food...

Last week I failed at ANOTHER pork dish. My second try at the crockpot pulled pork. How does one ruin pulled pork in the crockpot? Sigh. I'm not sure why pork and I don't get along, but I've decided to officially take a pork hiatus for an undetermined amount of time. I appreciate all of your encouragement, but really...I think I just need to stop trying.

I made breakfast bowls on Saturday (p. 56-57 in the Pioneer Woman's Cookbook...did I mention I want to be her?) and they were really good. A bit more work than I realized - I think it would be better if you happen to have all of the ingredients as leftovers from other meals (are there people that plan for things like this? If so, I am in awe of you.). But they were worth it. Basically, it's Egg, Cheese, Bacon, Sausage, Potatoes & onion, tomatoes, basil, and green onion all together in a little bowl that you bake in the oven. You should give it a try. Right after you make the Brussels Sprouts recipe I posted last week.

Wow, last week was a blur...Monday was Valentine's Day (we had steak at home), I was gone doing things-and-stuff two nights during the week, which can really throw a cooking plan off the schedule, and then Isaiah made his should-be-famous spaghetti on Friday night. I was ready for the weekend...how is it already over?

Menu Plan, Week 8:

• Monday - Seared Salmon with White Bean Puree
  http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/dinner/30-minute-heart-healthy-meals/?page=3
  
  
• Tuesday - Lasagna that I am going to make up without a recipe, from the leftover spaghetti sauce that Isaiah made on Friday.
  
  
• Wednesday - Leftovers/birthday night! Well, I'm not cooking whatever we do! :-)
  
  
• Thursday - Greek Chicken and Orzo with baked zucchini chips
  http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/chicken/roasted-chicken-with-olives-feta-and-sun-dried-tomatoes/
  
  
• Friday - Buffalo Grilled Chicken Salad with bleu cheese
  
  
• Saturday - BARBACOA! I can't wait!
  http://barbacoa-boise.com/menu.html
  

Have a safe, celebratory, and healthy week!