Wealth is Health: Salad

Friday, June 10, 2011

Livin' Part of Life!

Today was such a crazy, busy, fun, exciting day! I did so many things that I don't always do, so I will try to keep this brief while telling you all the great things I did!

Lunch date with one of my old college roommates at Tequilas (of course a margarita was in order)!

Here's a throw back photo for you :)

On my plate was one enchilada and one chalupa with a side of rice... mmmm mmm! If I wouldn't have been in public I probably would have licked my plate clean ;)

Cake balls & a warm latte on a cold day

Lemon & red velvet!

Fishing with the kid I "friend sat" today.

Old McDonald's (as my niece calls it) per request by the boy I "friend sat"

My menu choice was the Southwest salad... I just ate half of it, since I had a late lunch. If it is still good, it will make an appearance for lunch tomorrow.

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Out to my favorite restaurant in town (Buzzard Billy's) with my friend's parents... even if all I did eat was hush puppies since I ate dinner already.

Played softball on Carrie's team since they were short players... we were SO bad (lost 26-6), but it was still entertaining. I think I am a little too competitive to play in a league like this, where people drink beer while they play and the umpire flirts with our catcher.
Finished the night off with a snack size Rolo McFlurry, compliments of my dear friend Carrie as a thank you for playing on the team tonight. Totally did not need this, but who am I to say no to ice cream? PS I think this is the first time ever in my life in which I made two trips to McDonald's in one day haha!

A few things before I go...

1.) Carrie and I never did finish our project last night, so the final photo will have to wait.

2.) What do you call it when you watch a kid that is 9 years old? Babysitting? Friend sitting? I had this discussion with Carrie's parents today and they call it friend sitting, which is weird to me. At the same time though, it is weird for me to say that I am babysitting a 9 year old, because he is not a baby at all. What's your take?

3.) I won a giveaway today from Melody at I Run Like A Girl!

Thanks Melody and Sport Science!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Cucumber-Orzo Salad & Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Recipes

I was a major house"wife" this weekend.... if only I could get that "wife" title ;).... and did lots of cooking and cleaning. Two great new recipes came out of playing housewife: 1.) cucumber-orzo salad and 2.) Red Velvet Whoopie Pies!

Cucumber-Orzo Salad

1 c plain yogurt (or Miracle Whip)

1/3 c vinegar

1/2 c sugar

2 pkg (14 oz) cooked orzo

1/2 green pepper, chopped

1 cucumber, peeled and chopped

1 small onion, chopped

Mix yogurt, sugar and vinegar until smooth. Add orzo and veggies, mix. Chill until ready to serve.

This recipe is one that my aunt gave to me. It is a refreshing, light, summery dish. It makes a really big batch, far too much for little ol' me, so keep that in mind when you make it :)

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

2 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped

3/4 c butter, softened

1 c sugar

2 eggs

1/2 c sour cream

1 Tbsp red food coloring

1 1/2 tsp white vinegar

1 tsp clear vanilla extract

2 1/4 c all purpose flour

1/4 c baking cocoa

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking soda

Filling

1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1/2 c butter, softened

2 1/2 c confectioners' sugar

2 tsp clear vanilla extract

In microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, sour cream, food coloring (I was missing this), vinegar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Stir in melted chocolate.

Drop by the spoonful onto parchment paper or a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375* for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool for a couple minutes before removing from the pan to wire racks to cool completely.