ETC.

Finding this picture taken by my 3 year old today made me laugh. I’ve been working on so many fun projects and was right in the midst of “working” when I realized she’d been snapping for awhile. One project I’m in the midst of includes different variations for the recipes I’m creating. I have so many ideas that stem off of my initial recipe I thought I’d start a new “ETC” segment with you. Let me know what you think! For instance yesterday’s pancakes (which you have to make btw, they were amazing.) ETC~ Crepes with Lemon Ricotta filling, Pasta with lemon, ricotta, and basil. Top a scoop of Ricotta with strawberries and honey or blackberries and brown sugar. Add leftover ricotta to your vinaigrette or scrambled eggs. Spread ricotta and lemon over toast. And of course, lemon zest can go on everything and anything especially sauces, pastas, veggies, and dressings. We go through lemons like crazy at our house.

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Shopping Fuel

Serious shopping fuel with my bride-to-be sister today! I haven’t found bai5 bubbles anywhere and then hit the jackpot with GUAVA and PEAR! Two new favorites. And Carol’s Colossal Cookies are a must.  . ETC. I’ve settled for bai5 juice lately and it just doesn’t do it for me (not worth the money). And Carol’s cookies are an all natural 1/2 lb delicious cookie you can also buy online if you don’t have a Bristol Farms by you. I love them for hostess gifts or just because gifts and my favorite is sticking one in my purse to share after going out to dinner.

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