Let's talk food.

 

Sunny skies.  Laundry's DONE (a big feat if you're new around these parts).  New color.  New cut.  Finally reached L3 of the 100 30-Day Shred.  A 3-day weekend (with a kid-free night mixed in... & Bridesmaids)!!  Between Oprah & the Biggest Loser finales, I'm chalk-full of inspiration.  Life is good. 
 
[Thank God the rapture didn't come along last weekend and screw it all up.]

We've been cooking machines around here.  To the point where I could devote an entire blog to the topic.  But that would require pictures.  And I have absolutely none to share.  With Ryan buried in homework (not to mention, work), it's nice to enjoy (rather than "capture") our meals- creating them, and partaking in them.  Slowly working our way through the weekly produce box, mastering the game of simplicity-yet tasty-light-yet-hearty-healthy-yet satisfying- has brought a sense of resourcefulness... of order... of rhythm... of novelty.  In the midst of play dates, homework assignments, birthday parties, and drama (never a day goes by without a "healthy" dose of drama)- turning shelled peas into a savory pea pesto- apriums into a fresh pitcher of margaritas- asparagus into a surprisingly luscious soup- somehow erases the lines between weekdays and weekends, spring and summer, work and play.

Other than Hailey's most anticipated night of the year (She has a friend sleeping over, and is beyond thrilled.), Jacob's wish granted- to see the 4th Pirate movie, and a Memorial Day BBQ at my grandma's, I'm not sure exactly what this weekend will entail, but a few things I know FOR SURE.

  1. Strawberry Summer Cake (pure bliss)
  2. Aperol Cocktails (been on the "to-try" list for far too long)
  3. Tuna & Ginger Burgers + No Fry Fries (burgers/fries = date night tradition)
  4. And maybe even this perfect [steak/asparagus/roasted potatoes] meal (made last night- simple, healthy, delicious)...
  5. And this equally perfect dessert (made it 2x already- in an effort to work our way through an entire case of apriums)... Believe me, it's as good as it looks. No, better.

I'll report back next week.  

Until then...

Hope you enjoy each & every bite of your weekend.  
Posted 5/27/2011
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18 comments:

  1. Kitchen BelleiciousMay 27, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    I LOVE this post! I love and appreciate that you included my plum tarte in it but most of all I LOVE your words. Your way of relating your emotions and feelings with cooking in the kitchen brings me chills. It is so pure and honest and true. I just love it and wish I could write like that my friend. There were no pics to see but this is by far one of my favorite posts from you! Hope you have a fabulous memorial day weekend! Luv u girl!

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  2. SmartBearMay 27, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Sounds delicious. Make enough for me! :)
    Best,
    Tina

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  3. Danielle (elleinadspir)May 27, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Have a great, great weekend friend. Can't wait to see you next week.

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  4. Leslie *Fresh Out of Lemons*May 27, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Yea! I'm glad that you like the steak salad! We're kitchen kindred spirits. Cooking and delicious food makes me happy too. :)

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  5. RebeccaMay 27, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    OK, now I'm inspired to cook something yummy! Have you tried the cream cheese pound cake from Smitten Kitchen? It's an awesome backdrop to a bunch of berries. And leftovers are great for breakfast...not that I know anything about that.

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  6. KarenMay 27, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I think I'll be making some strawberry cake this weekend... thanks for the recipe link!!
    Wishing you a super weekend. It sounds like it will be fun!

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  7. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I'm bookmarking this post asap...love it...love that summer is here - Once again you put into words what I've been feeling about this week - busy but with rhyme and reason - Life is good, non?

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  8. About Last WeekendMay 27, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Wonderful - all the ingredients of a great weekend with great balance. And tuna and ginger burgers? Wow amazing. and love that they are your date night tradition. Have a brilliant one. Hubs is taking three of the kids camping and I'm staying home...

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  9. Mary @ stylefylesMay 27, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Laundry's done???!!!!??? Lucky you!!! I've got about 3 loads left to go (down from about 10, give or take). The boyf. is hitting the road for a month, so laundry and cleaning will be about 5x more manageable since I am far more low maintenance than he. I'm pretty sure he spent all day doing laundry on Wednesday.

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  10. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    You're full of good recipes today! Thank you!! I'm so happy life is going along swimmingly for you. :) Yay!
    xo-k

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  11. About Last WeekendMay 28, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Plus have to say, would love to see your new cut and colour! isn't that the most reviving thing ever?

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  12. The Suburb ExperimentMay 29, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Ooooh. a) I wanna see your hair! I'm in obsessive haircut mode because I want to cut mine :) b) BRIDESMAIDS. Was it good? I'll be sad if it sucked and c) all your recipes sound so yummy and summery. I'm looking forward to some actual warm temps here. I assume they're coming?

    Jenn

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  13. JessMay 30, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    strawberry summer cake sounds amazing! Hope you had fun at the barbecue.

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  14. Alycia Grayce (Crowley Party)May 30, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    those look yummy, the cherrys on top and the cool sparklers :) i love food.

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  15. STYLE'NMay 31, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Wow Torrie lots going on over at your house! Did you like Bridesmaids? I want to see it. And I saw that strawberry cake...I bookmarked it. I cannot wait to try making it. Hope you had a lovely weekend.
    Naina

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  16. bestieMay 31, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    i am loving your week of season finales, cooking, shredding and a little movie night thrown in the mix! hope you had a great weekend!

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  17. BonBon Rose Girls KristinMay 31, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    So, we had steak this weekend...but you're making me want it again!

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  18. domestic dishJune 21, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I love the cupcake picture!!! Too cute with cherries on top. Doing this asap! And i have been indulging in some aperol cocktails too, will have to try grapfruit...

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