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One of my Instagram photos. 

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Cool find for the day.

Kale Chips

I tried another recipe from Pinterest-- Kale Chips from The Urban Poser. My mom gave me a massive amount of Kale from her garden.

Method:
Wash and dry kale
Tear into chip-sized pieces
Spread in one layer on a cookie sheet (I covered mine with foil)
Spray with Olive Oil (I have a mister)
Sprinkle with salt (sparingly- I used too much even though I was warned)
Bake at 250 degrees for about 15 minutes
Keep an eye on them! They burn easily!

They were surprisingly delicious.

OctoStitch

Just a squirmy little guy I doodle-stitched on a recent road trip.

Annette's Potato Salad

My friend, Annette, had a birthday this month. Like myself, she is a collector of odd and interesting bits. Rather than add to her "stuff", I decided to make her a gift that wouldn't take up more space in her ever-growing collections. Food.

Annette loves edamame and horseradish, so I added these to a typical, traditional potato salad. I must say-- it was delicious!

So, Happy Day to Annette! Here's the "recipe" if you'd like to try it yourself.

First, I steamed the edamame in the microwave using my handy Pampered Chef Steamer for about 5 minutes.

I then boiled the potatoes in salted water until cooked through. Strained and set aside to cool.

Mixed up the ingredients listed above for the "dressing" mixture.

Add potatoes....

Delicious!!

Roasted Garlic Paste Tip:

I roast a head or three of garlic any time I make something in the oven. Just slice the top off, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, roast for 20-40 minutes depending on your oven temp.

I make a paste by adding some coarse sea salt or kosher salt, then smash it with the side of my knife (thank you Food Network for that tip). Add it to any food you're making, or make an amazing spread for grilled bread. 

Enjoy!

Pin Worthy-Harvest Grains Salad

I've been trying some of the recipes I have "Pinned" on Pinterest. I bought some Harvest Grains at Trader Joe's and decided to do a search for recipes containing the Harvest Grains.

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These are not really grains-- they are more of a mix of small pastas, quinoa and such. Very delicious, I must say. A nice variety of texture.

I found this recipe on Pinterest and decided to give it a whirl.

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I did not have jalapenos, so I subbed sriracha. I also added some citrus vinegar. I opted not to use the cucumber boat vessel--instead I chopped the cucumber and added it to the salad.

It was delicious! I've since made it for a potluck adding avocado and it was a hit.

Head here for the original recipe: 

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Pinning Success! 

Pin Worthy-Not So Much

My delicious breakfast made from remnants in my office desk drawer. 

Fiber One, Peanut Butter, & Raisins.

I doubt this will be Pinterested.  : )