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Showing posts with label eat. Show all posts
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Friday, February 28, 2020

#101in1001 Update

Howdy y'all - happy Friday! To keep ME accountable and to keep YOU up to date, the last Friday of every month, I'm going to give an update on what I've crossed off my #101in1001 list.

So here goes...

27. Inspire someone to write their own 101 in 1001 list. I'm proud to report I've heard from several friends and readers who are joining me on this challenge - some are even sharing some of my goals for us to do simultaneously AND we're already STRONGER TOGETHER.


Eat Montana. It's no surprise, the Hubs and I have had success here, especially during winter.

35. Montana Ale Works. Although this restaurant isn't entirely new to us, after reading in Edible Bozeman about their renewed commitment to serve more local food, I was intrigued. But as before, it's pretty typical bar food with no real excitement. Thank you, next...

37. FoxtrotA great breakfast burrito. Nothing to write home about but it's solid for a casual or on the go breakfast.

38. Fresco Cafe. This was the scene of our Valentine's Day lunch and we were pleasantly surprised by their generously portioned and tasty salads and the wine list. The outdoor patio will definitely be our jam come warmer weather.

40. Saffron Table. We know we were spoiled with food in DC but had heard this was the not to miss Indian cuisine in Montana. But their buttered chicken... Ugh. And that's a pretty easy dish. Before we entirely rule this place out, we need to go back.

41. Seven Sushi. This sushi is reminiscent of Sticky Rice and we're here for it on the nights we feel like eating creative but not authentic sushi.

There are a few items on the to-do list that take a little more planning or include some time, so here's what we've gotten started on...

18. Explore at least one new place every month. To reacquaint ourselves with Montana and dive a little deeper, we're taking this challenge head on with our first adventure hiking to Grotto Falls in Hyalite Canyon. It was the Hyalite of our weekend with all the dad jokes!

52. Annual trip to Palm Springs. Keep your eyes peeled for a trip in late April...

57. Hike in Moab. Henry's daycare has a spring break, which puts us in a bit of a pickle but we're trying to make lemonade out of lemons and have started thinking about driving down to Utah.

85. Shoot annual family photos. I mean if you missed our shoot with Loneman Photography, immediately check our session here. Eeeepp, now what photos to print?!

87. Sell at least $500 worth of clothes. I've already sold over $800 worth of clothing via Poshmark but this new goal is for 2020 and I'm half way there...

89. Choose a cookbook and cook it all. This is one of my favorite goals and now is even better because Paulo and I are doing it together. Check out recipe one and recipe two and don't forget to follow along via our #pandwdinein.

90. Have a date night at least once a week for six months. With our work travel schedules in the next few weeks, this goal may go off the rails but just having this on the list helps us get a babysitter and really spend that one on one time.

91. Work out five times a week for three months. I'm in week four and feeling like I'm getting my groove back. I'm also convinced working out has helped me stay healthy the month of February (knock on wood!)

P.S. Words and motivation via Castle.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

RECIPE 2: Whole-Wheat Pasta with Brown-Buttered Mushrooms, Buckwheat and Egg Yolk

For our second recipe from Alison Roman's Dining In, Paulo and and I chose Whole-Wheat Pasta with Brown-Buttered Mushrooms, Buckwheat and Egg Yolk.


We doubled this simple but hearty pasta dish for my mom who was visiting this past weekend and my sister and her two kiddos (ages 8 and 5), which meant 4 pounds of mushrooms - WOAH! But it was an easy recipe to cook for a crowd (simply split up your saute into two pans) and pleased all ages - just hold the raw egg yolk for the young'ins. None of us had ever had buckwheat groat and what a wonder! It adds an unexpected but appreciated crunch that's likely to now get added to salads and the like.


And talk about good leftovers! This recipe is great the next day as a fancy lunch and good even a few days after that. (Further evidenced by the photo as this was taken on day two!)

P.S. In case you missed recipe #1, click here! #pandwdinein

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

RECIPE 1: Slow-Roasted Citrus Salmon with Herbed Salad

You've seen my 101 in 1001 list, right?! Whelp, exciting news about #89 on my list - to cook through an entire cookbook. I'm one lucky gal because my bestie Paulo (yes, him again) decided to choose a cookbook with me and cook every recipe.

After almost five years of week to week rendezvous in the same city with Paulo and his fiance Josh, living in separate states has been hard. At least we're west coasting together with Paulo and Josh in Seattle and us in Montana but long distance is still the worst.


So... drumroll please... Paulo and I chose Alison Roman's Dining In to stay connected, eat well and live colorfully. Get ready for VERY GOOD content via #PAndWDineIn as we cook through all 125 recipes. Here goes nothing and recipe #1: Slow-Roasted Citrus Salmon with Herbed Salad.

This past long weekend while the little beast napped, the Hubs and I began to cook. We sliced lots of citrus... including Meyer lemons and blood oranges... Pulled out a pound and a half of fresh caught King Salmon from our stash in the freezer. And paired our dish with Ina's tried and true couscous with pine nut and mint and a dry white wine for a relaxed lunch for two. 

Want the full recipe? Follow along as Paulo and I cook the book...


Now ENJOY and be MERRY while eating this deliciously joyous and easy dish! It won't disappoint, I promise. AND don't forget to follow our journey via #pandwdinein on Instagram OR - even better- join us on this crazy quest, let's cook together!

Friday, January 31, 2020

The New #101in1001

It's a new year and a new 101 in 1001 list is in order. This is my third list of 101 things I'd like to accomplish in the next 1001 days. For me, 1001 days (2.75 years) is a happy medium between writing a to do list and keeping a bucket list. It's my way of dreaming big and making regular progress toward meeting those longer term goals. So here goes!


I've already crossed off a few items on my list, follow along HERE. And if you're curious about what's been on my list before... Check out my last list HERE.
 

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