"We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude."
Cynthia Ozick
So true, right? I hope you all had a wonderful Veteran's Day.
We had a special visitor!
Gilbert came up from Fort Benning! Apparently the Army gives off for Veteran's Day?
We literally have zero essentials in our kitchen right now, so I had to be creative for lunch.
I sautéed about 1/8 onion, scrambled in two eggs, seasoned with salt and pepper and topped with cheese. Everything went into a wrap. It was actually absolutely delicious. The onions gave it so much flavor. What started out as a "crap I have nothing to eat" may have turned into one of my favorite quick meals!
Gib brought me a present!
Of course, I totally pronounce the name of the wine, "Woop! Woop!" complete with exclamation marks. There is something about a wine with a fun name or bottle that just brings things up a notch. It had been a long day, so it didn't take me long to crack open the bottle. I went to grab some wine glasses and realized I had packed them all ...
... so I was super classy and poured us a smooth red wine in juice glasses. Hey - Gib suggested plastic cups, so it could have been worse.
Bruce was working late so Gib and I decided to cook dinner so it would be ready when he got home. Gib wanted something with noodles and I wanted something fall-inspired. I am impressed to report that we actually managed to accomplish both requirements!
Chicken Pad-Thai inspired Stir Fry with Asparagus, Green Onions and Zucchini. Tossed with teriyaki sauce.
The pictures don't do it justice.
For a fall-inspired dessert ...
Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar, Syrup and Butter.
Oh. My.
I cannot even begin to tell you how good this was. It was super easy too. I'll post the "recipe" (word used very loosely) this weekend.
After dinner we made a quick trip up to Bass Pro Shops so Bruce could replace his waders (there's a sentence four years ago I never thought I'd hear myself say).
This was my view for most of the trip. Me looking at them looking at guns. Hey guys - didn't we come for fishing gear?
On our way out, Bruce put in a special request for me to try on a reversible camouflage/orange hunting vest.
Oh my. I think I may need to over-accessorize on WADT next week to make up for this.
We are currently snacking on fresh-out-of-the-oven brownies and the boys are subjecting me to more Top Gear. I'm not sure I understand the humor of the show, but I do like British accents and am just enjoying the peacefulness of the evening.
Good friends are good for your health.
Goodnight! I will see you in the morning with a guest post from one of my favvvvvorite blog friends!
***
Please keep Rev. Davida Foy Crabtree, my former Conference Minister, in your prayers. Her husband David died this morning after a long journey with cancer.
Gilbert came up from Fort Benning! Apparently the Army gives off for Veteran's Day?
We literally have zero essentials in our kitchen right now, so I had to be creative for lunch.
I sautéed about 1/8 onion, scrambled in two eggs, seasoned with salt and pepper and topped with cheese. Everything went into a wrap. It was actually absolutely delicious. The onions gave it so much flavor. What started out as a "crap I have nothing to eat" may have turned into one of my favorite quick meals!
Gib brought me a present!
Of course, I totally pronounce the name of the wine, "Woop! Woop!" complete with exclamation marks. There is something about a wine with a fun name or bottle that just brings things up a notch. It had been a long day, so it didn't take me long to crack open the bottle. I went to grab some wine glasses and realized I had packed them all ...
... so I was super classy and poured us a smooth red wine in juice glasses. Hey - Gib suggested plastic cups, so it could have been worse.
Bruce was working late so Gib and I decided to cook dinner so it would be ready when he got home. Gib wanted something with noodles and I wanted something fall-inspired. I am impressed to report that we actually managed to accomplish both requirements!
Chicken Pad-Thai inspired Stir Fry with Asparagus, Green Onions and Zucchini. Tossed with teriyaki sauce.
The pictures don't do it justice.
For a fall-inspired dessert ...
Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar, Syrup and Butter.
Oh. My.
I cannot even begin to tell you how good this was. It was super easy too. I'll post the "recipe" (word used very loosely) this weekend.
After dinner we made a quick trip up to Bass Pro Shops so Bruce could replace his waders (there's a sentence four years ago I never thought I'd hear myself say).
This was my view for most of the trip. Me looking at them looking at guns. Hey guys - didn't we come for fishing gear?
On our way out, Bruce put in a special request for me to try on a reversible camouflage/orange hunting vest.
Oh my. I think I may need to over-accessorize on WADT next week to make up for this.
We are currently snacking on fresh-out-of-the-oven brownies and the boys are subjecting me to more Top Gear. I'm not sure I understand the humor of the show, but I do like British accents and am just enjoying the peacefulness of the evening.
Good friends are good for your health.
Goodnight! I will see you in the morning with a guest post from one of my favvvvvorite blog friends!
***
Please keep Rev. Davida Foy Crabtree, my former Conference Minister, in your prayers. Her husband David died this morning after a long journey with cancer.
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