tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26947943543282389712024-02-02T13:57:02.858-05:00That's So MarthaKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-28091716729127555912012-07-09T10:25:00.001-04:002012-07-09T19:53:40.299-04:00Salmon BurgersOkay, so we really ate these the way you would a crab cake, but they are really meant to be a burger. You know, with a bun, some mayo, lettuce, tomato... and they would have been even more delicious that way. But I didn't have the appropriate groceries in stock.
I did have a bag of organic baby yukon gold potatoes, and some broccoli, and so that's what we ate. Pretty simple. Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-24976392690122538272012-07-05T20:35:00.003-04:002012-07-05T20:36:45.617-04:00Crostini
We grilled some chicken on the grill one night, so I decided to try out some different flavors on top of crostini. Crostini is "little toasts" in Italian. I bought a loaf of fresh French bread, goat cheese, avacado, and fresh salsa from The Fresh Market. I also had some fresh blueberries from a local (NC) farm.
I brushed olive oil all around the french bread slices and Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-49922634419638981052012-06-06T21:37:00.000-04:002012-06-06T21:37:00.591-04:00Backyard Berm, a Big Update!We worked very hard in early spring on the back berm. I posted a couple of years ago about how I had built it back up and added mulch. Well, then I never did anything else.
This year we built a stacked brick wall. It looks so much nicer, and really creates a division between the overgrown wetlands and us. My husband cleaned up a lot of bamboo, vines, and other overgrowthKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-50855586777728029312012-06-05T21:15:00.000-04:002012-06-05T21:15:11.408-04:00Apple Sausage Sizzle
Tonight I decided to whip up something simple and inexpensive, using staples that I already had in the pantry and/or fridge. I had 1/2 turkey kielbasa in the freezer. The other ingredients are always on hand at my house. Turns out the family loved this meal!
This meal would actually work well for breakfast, too! It would also work well for camping- all of this food can be Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-1138791651788432132012-06-02T21:59:00.000-04:002012-06-02T22:00:08.471-04:00Spring Dinner Outside
We've had ridiculous weather this year, especially over the last couple of weeks. Crazy heat, roller coaster temperatures, and I think there's been about 10 inches of rain at our house over the last 2 weeks. But pollen season seems to be long past us, and today was absolutely one of the most beautiful days so far. It was only 80 degrees outside in the hottest part of the day.&Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-75117530335825313142012-05-30T21:39:00.001-04:002012-05-30T21:43:31.708-04:00Patriotic Mesh WreathI like making mesh wreaths, but sometimes I just don't have the time to make the ones I imagine myself making. I've been pondering the design and creation a patriotic wreath for months now, and haven't been able to commit the time.
It just so happened that (on our way home from camping last weekend) we were driving through the small town of Siler City, NC and decided to stop for dinner.&Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-88854283991141256702012-05-29T18:29:00.000-04:002012-06-05T21:15:35.282-04:00Camping Trip - Memorial Day Weekend 2012We had a lovely Memorial Day weekend. We started early, by loading up the car and heading to the American Heritage Girls Inaugural NC Camporee. We camped out in Carthage, NC at Camp Durant. It was a nice camp and the kids had fun. My oldest daughter got to shoot BB's, make a paracord bracelet, and learned more about first aid. We all had our share of hiking and Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-69019759246362634312012-05-10T21:59:00.000-04:002012-05-30T21:42:47.463-04:00Teacher AppreciationTeachers are an extension of you. You depend on them to direct your child in their learning when they are not at home. Great teachers are those who positively influence your child, beyond the book knowledge. We have been so thankful to have such wonderful teachers at my oldest daughter's school.
This year, for teacher appreciation week, we gave her this:
Apparently we ruinedKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-45500276642804213792012-05-08T18:10:00.000-04:002012-05-08T18:10:00.719-04:00Reorganizing your counters
Sometimes all it takes is moving a couple of things around to make you wonder why you never thought to do it before. I moved my toaster oven to another counter to allow a larger workspace by the fridge, where I was also storing knives and cutting boards. Now I can also fit my food processor when I need to get it out. I also have more space when I am packing lunches and doing other Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-79864119783310139772012-04-25T21:02:00.000-04:002012-04-25T21:02:23.496-04:00Zucchini Pasta
I was reading a recipe on Whole Living lately that was meant to be vegan. I chose to change it up a bit, to fit our family's style, and thought it may be a way for my kids to actually enjoy zucchini, which has been a hard sell. When my youngest saw zucchini in the fridge, she got excited and said "Yay, zucchini bread!" LOL I had to try very hard not to disappoint.
Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-67884136748304549292012-03-30T18:05:00.007-04:002012-03-30T18:05:00.583-04:00The Scullery, and the Felafel BurgerI have loved a locally owned restaurant for a while now. The Scullery is a quaint cafe and coffee shop in "Uptown" Greenville, NC. The food is fresh, tables are painted in chalkboard paint (and come with a little cup of chalk), and the owners are very friendly! They also make fresh homemade ice cream that is irresistible. Parts of the menu change with the seasons. See what a local Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-36097021994529158082012-02-26T21:32:00.000-05:002012-02-26T21:32:08.151-05:00Short Absence, Pussywillow TreeI've been busy. Besides typical stuff, I'm working hard preparing for a professional certification, which I'll be soon testing for. I'm hoping to be posting more soon. Until then, an up close and personal view of a picture I took this weekend, a pussy-willow tree. Reminds me of my childhood, although I can't pinpoint a specific memory.
“Unless you people see signs and Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-58585104448416867542012-02-13T20:42:00.000-05:002012-02-13T20:42:10.887-05:00Chocolate Orange MousseHappy Valentine's Day to all of my faithful readers! Have you ever had a Chocolate Orange? You know, the candy? So, I've only had it twice, but YUM! Here's what I whipped up for my family for a Valentine's dessert. This would be great to serve dinner guests!
Chocolate Orange Mousse
1 bag semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup whole milk
Zest of 2 clementines plus juiceKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-91287729913357527452012-02-12T16:16:00.000-05:002012-02-12T16:16:44.737-05:00Sugar Free ValentinesValentine's Day is a fun day for kids, giving cards and treats to friends and receiving the same in return. But who says the treats have to be filled with sugar?
This year we did glow bracelets. I chose to make expressions like "You light up my life!" and "You make my heart glow!" I found a similar idea on Pinterest. To make the hearts 'pop' we used pop-up glue dots.
We Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-89029732903215175912012-02-10T19:57:00.001-05:002012-02-10T19:59:47.657-05:00Piano and Sheet MusicMy grandfather passed away last summer, but a few years ago, when they were downsizing, he and my grandmother decided to pass the piano on to future generations. Grandpa was a magnificent piano player, you could tell he had played almost all of his life, and he loved to sit down and play. His love for music became a legacy that lived on. His two sons both became professional Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-83693940543169613902012-01-28T20:37:00.000-05:002012-01-28T20:37:24.819-05:00Book Exchange Birthday PartyAfter discussing some birthday ideas with my almost-7 year old, such as a craft party, etc, she settled on a book exchange. We have harder times with ideas for her, since the weather here is so unpredictable in January. She absolutely LOVES books, and goes through them very quickly. She currently has a fixation on the Rainbow Magic books, and also still loves Magic Treehouse Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-20240578506782929762012-01-26T21:08:00.000-05:002012-01-26T21:08:29.681-05:00Veggie Quiche
I grew up knowing this as Broccoli Quiche, but think there's enough veggies in this one to call it a veggie quiche. I just love it because it's full of veggies, where many quiches are mostly egg. I usually throw in some extra broccoli because that's just how I like it.
I also grew up with Bisquick in the original recipe. I don't use the stuff, I think it's scary, at best, and Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-28723909028173117292012-01-24T21:42:00.000-05:002012-01-24T21:42:13.320-05:00Leftover French ToastIf you've made too much... layer your pancakes, waffles, or french toast in parchment and place them in a freezer safe Ziploc bag. You can defrost in the microwave for a minute, then if you like them a little crispier, you can stick it in the toaster oven for a couple of minutes.
Sometimes I make too much on purpose. I love the leftovers on random mornings. I also like to plan Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-26936751615751498482012-01-19T21:30:00.000-05:002012-01-19T21:30:45.116-05:00Up Close & Personal with ButterfliesA couple of weeks ago we took a short trip to Raleigh, NC. We were going to be meeting family for dinner, but decided to spend the afternoon doing something fun with the kids. So we decided to head to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, a free museum with many exhibits!
I had heard about one of the permanent exhibits, a living conservatory, where live butterflies accompany you through Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-47472999890461749382012-01-15T20:59:00.000-05:002012-01-15T20:59:12.520-05:00Peaceful decorJust a simple plan for decorating the bar. A tray, a picture,a terrarium, some inverted wine glasses, and candles. All things I had in the house.
Terrariums are very simple to make, I made this one in a small hurricane and inverted a chunky candle holder as the lid. I've had this one going since last spring, and have only added a bit of water once. If you look closely Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-61689377400526447032012-01-14T22:43:00.001-05:002012-01-14T22:45:10.321-05:0020 minutes of peaceI spent just a short time outside this afternoon, right after my youngest daughter went down for her nap. I got to see some of our 'pets' in the backyard. I love getting up close and personal with wild birds, they are so beautiful, and I love listening to them. As a bonus, as the sun was setting this afternoon, we spotted another beauty. Hope you enjoy these as much as I Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-9797587939759868732012-01-12T20:36:00.000-05:002012-01-12T20:36:30.656-05:00A great cookbook and incredible dinner rollsWe had a nice quiet Christmas dinner at home. I made a more formal dinner for the occasion, and made a decision to include homemade rolls on the menu. Being that it was Christmas weekend, I wasn't able to find time for any yeast breads, so I decided to hunt down a good recipe from my collection of books.
One of the books I perused was Lee Bailey's THE WAY I COOK. It's a large Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-42827359860456859932012-01-11T18:56:00.001-05:002012-01-11T18:56:00.358-05:00I love this bag
This bag was given to me for Christmas. I just wanted to share it with you because I love it. I love how substantial it feels, how it stretches (so I can stuff it when I need to), how it safely holds a laptop... I also love the colors, they're so fun.
It is now one of my personal 'good things.'Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-90744604646548876812012-01-10T20:51:00.000-05:002012-01-10T20:51:04.007-05:00Simple idea to protect my recipe
Tonight I was working on making Cilantro Lime Pesto for my pasta dish. The recipe was on a piece of paper. I work on those clear cutting sheets that are very handy to have around when you don't need a full cutting board! I realized that I could place the recipe under the cutting sheet, and keep working. Simple, yet so easy and saves your paper recipes from splatters, wet Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694794354328238971.post-30508915158569001612012-01-07T23:14:00.001-05:002012-01-07T23:17:15.237-05:00Winter Mantel MakeoverI made over the mantel after Christmas. I picked up a few things, and used a few things from around the house. The glittery branches came from an after-Christmas clearance sale, and I thought the colors along with the glitter would be wintery. The weather here has been far from wintery! I'd love a snow day this year- complete with glittery snow, angels, and hot chocolate!
Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1