It's killing me that we lost an hour today. The result was that I had zero time for myself this evening. That's when I really get stuff done around here and then get to relax a little.
Not tonight. I'm pooped and I have a list of chores I've decided to ignore in favor of a glass of scotch, a quick blog entry and snuggling in bed with my crossword puzzle.
The kids will sleep in tomorrow on account of the time change. I'll catch up with the chores in the morning.
Who am I kidding? I'll be sleeping in, too.
Here's how much I got done on my very modest to-do list today.
Did you see the one I item I actually got to today aside from making dinner? Cleaning the kitchen. Yeah. It looks like this again on account of the spaghetti dinner.
And the laundry looks like this.
(there's yet another load in the dryer)
Remember my telling you about all of that citrus fruit we've been happily accepting from our friends and neighbors?
Well, by the end of the weekend my big kiddos ate their way through all of the oranges. You'd think with all of that vitamin C their immune systems would be like little armies by now.
No. They both came down with colds today. Again.
I also made some pretty tasty lemon bars and felt great about using up most of the lemons we had. We brought some of the bars over to our neighbors to thank them for the fruits the gave us.
Know how they thanked us?
With more citrus fruit!
I couldn't say no. Now there are tangerines and grapefruit in the mix, too.
On the menu for this week are lemon and brown sugar salmon, orange and fennel salad and quinoa with jalapenos and grapefruit.
I'm in desperate need of mores citrus recipes. I'll be so ashamed if I let any of this go to waste. I can't handle this kind of pressure.
Your house looks a lot like mine right now, so I say, just forget about it and enjoy your time to sleep in.
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I get a chance, I'll email you my favorite lemon linguine recipe. It's tasty...and quick!
Thanks, Emily! Can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, I did opt for sleep last night.
Okay, here goes:
ReplyDeleteLemon Linguini
1 lb. linguini
1/2 c. olive oil
zest from 1 lemon
juice from 2 lemons
1/2 c. chopped green onions
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
Parmesan cheese
Cook linguini till done, drain well. Combine next 5 ingredients in a large serving bowl. Add pasta and toss well. Toss in Parmesan to taste. Serve (hot or cold), or add additional ingredients.
*I almost always add a little chopped chicken and sometimes I replace the green onions with a few (maybe 3 or 4) cloves of chopped garlic. Really, it's such a basic recipe you can do practically anything and it'll still taste good!
(By the way, C saw N and work this morning and he's going back tomorrow with strict instructions to make weekend plans. So N, if you're reading this, do you want to go out for a long Sicilian lunch with us on Sunday? The kids will be wild, but I have a feeling you're used to that!)
Juice, lady! Lemonade! You could even freeze some to save for a rainy day. Of course, cooking and baking are good too. This cake is delicious, moist, and small (I usually double the recipe -- Martha Stewart can ruin a recipe by being stingy ;)), but perfect.
ReplyDeleteOrange Yogurt Cake
Unsalted butter, softened, for pan
1 C flour
1/2 C + 3 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
1/2 C plain, whole milk yogurt
1/4 C vegetable oil
1 tsp grated orange zest
1 Tbsp orange juice
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 lg oranges (1 zested into thin strips, both segmented)
confectioner's sugar, for dusting
Preheat oven to 350. Butter an 8 inch round pan. Stir flour, 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, yogurt, oil, orange zest, and juice, egg, and vanilla in a bowl. Pour into pan. Bake until cake tester comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Place zest strips in a bowl. Stir in segments and remaining Tbsp sugar. Garnish cake with some segments; serve with the rest. Dust with confectioner's sugar.
So good. Granted, it won't use a ton of citrus, but every little bit counts, right?! Especially in baked goods.
I am certain you could sub alternate citrus into this salad and it would still taste divine. Love the spice in the dressing and the creaminess of the avocado. I think I would go tangerine/grapefruit for a close-enough approximation.
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