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This past weekend was fun.   We when to an orchard and a car show,  I can’t wait to share you my photography from the past week. This week is a almost a full week of school, yes Wednesday is a Jewish Yom Kippur.   Next week is a full week of school.  Last night,  I sent the night working with my son on his Spanish test.  I think by the end of him taking this class, I am going to be fluent in Spanish.  It is going to be a long and grueling 2-4 years,  because he has to learn how to spell the words.  Clearly not a strong point of his  and or mine so learning in a second languages will be fun not.

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This is the Three Cheese Italian Rigatoni Pie I made last week from One Little Project. My husband said he preferred the pie over lasagna.

 

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Meal Planning Menu Planning:

Monday: Crust-less quiche

Tuesday: Spaghetti  with homemade meat sauce

Wednesday: London Broil, baked Potatoes, squash

Thursday:  Sausage and Pepper

Friday: Taco Night

Linking up with Organizing Junkie  and Motivation Monday

Have a great week.

 

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Meal Planning

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Meal Planning ideas: The 2nd week back to school for the kids and they are already off 2 days for the Jewish holidays. This week feels like Fall is settling in. The breeze is coming.  I already went to my first High School Game in our town to watch my sons friends do an amazing job in the Marching band.   This past week I made Split Pea soup with an amazing ham bone I got from am Family Picnic.  Yummy leftovers to enjoy and freeze for later.

Meal Planning Ideas

Monday: Perogies and kielbasa

Tuesday:  Chorizo Sausage and Rice

Wednesday: London Broil, squash and potatoes

Thursday: Fish Bake

Friday: Pizza

Linking up with Organizing Junkie and Motivation Monday

Cooking, Philadelphia, sponsored posts

Martha Stewart is Coming to Philly

This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my ownMartha Stewart and Thomas Joseph are hosting a special cooking demonstration as Martha shares secrets and tips from her new recipes in her latest cookbook, Appetizers at Macys City Center Philly

Martha Stewart’s book signing 2015  at Macys  in Philly! :  I have been a huge Martha Stewart fan for years all way back to when I was 1st out of college and looking for a job.  Everyday,  I would religiously watch Martha Stewart,  my husband would come home and say “What did you make of Martha’s today?” I would make a dried apple rings wreath or some fabulous poultry cooked on wood twigs.  My obsession with all things Martha finally needed intervention when,   I cut up my husbands sweatshirt to make gloves Martha featured on the show that day..

My Husband said   as he held his newly created sleeveless sweatshirt. “We need to find you a job!”

20 years later I am still loving all things Martha Stewart.

I have had the privilege see Martha in person 2 twice. Both during a filming of her shows.   She is amazing to watch live, she is force, witty,  and very funny. Watching either her cook or create is like having you elegant aunt in the room.  You can feel the refinement you want to learn and duplicate.

Do you want to meet her with me?  Also try her food,  and you live in Philly?  Next Thursday is your chance to Meet Martha at a Free Event at Macys Center City,

Martha Stewart and Thomas Joseph will host a special cooking demonstration as Martha shares secrets and tips from her new recipes in her latest cookbook,  Appetizers.
Macy’s Center City
Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 5pm

Greek Hall, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA

Please RSVP to 1-877-55- MACYS (1-877-556-2297) beginning Monday 8/31, from 10-6pm EST Mon-Sat 1-6pm EST Sun.

Reservations are suggested. Seats are first come, first served.

With any Martha Stewart collection purchase of $50* or more in the Home department, receive a $10 gift card,** a copy of Martha Stewart’s Appetizers, and an opportunity to meet Martha and have her sign your cookbook.***

*Purchase must be made between Aug 31 – Sep 10, 2015 at Macy’s Center City only.**One per customer, while supplies last and time permits. ***Gift cards and Martha Stewart books will be distributed Sept 10th. Macy’s gift card valid Sept 10-17th. Martha will sign books after the demo only. Event subject to cancellation or change.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/MarthaCC15

This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own

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Meal Planning

Meal Planning This past weekend my husband and I had a free day because the kids  went to friends house. We had some free time in the morning did one of our favorite pastimes prior to kids, we went yard saleing.  I purchased some great vintage pans.  Pretty awesome Right! They inspiring my cooking for the week.  I love when new pans give a whole bunch of  new dinner options.

 

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The pie pan are Mrs. Smith Pie pans they have vent holes in them.   I can’t wait to try out this No Fail Pie crust recipe.  I never have great luck with pie crust, I have warm hands I am hoping this recipe and awesome vintage pans work for me.   My new vintage Hillside spring foam pan .. inspires cheese cakes but also this 3 cheese Italian Rigatoni Pie Recipe.   I cant wait to show you how it turns out next week. Looks yummy.

I have 2 more weeks til the kids go back to school.  We are busy gathering supplies and doing the last minute summer reading.  It is last precious time of summer we are enjoying. I want to enjoy my kid with my son moving to high school this is 4 to last summer her will be home with me.. it is flying by.

Menu Planning Monday:

 

Monday : Meatloaf Muffins, Baked Potatoes, and Roasted Cauliflower

Tuesday : 3 cheese Italian Rigatoni Pie Recipe

Wednesday: Lemon Thyme Chicken Noodle Soup

Thursday : BLTs with homemade fries

Friday: Pizza Night make at home

Saturday:  Chicken Spinach Quiche Cooking with Seaweed

 

Linking up with Organizing Junkie and Motivation Monday

 

 

 

 

Cooking

Meal Planning

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This weeks is crazy summer busy, with my non stop super exhausting schedule during the summer. I need dinners that are easy and get my kid to the next.. swim meet, volleyball  practice, or playdate.  I really love making meals that I can make extra food and use it for the next meal simplify my life. Sides are my favorite,  Rice that becomes fried rice.  Mash potatoes that become the top of my Sheppard pie.

Monday :Traditional Polish Golabki Recipe (cabbage Rolls)   I always  make 2 trays of this recipe because it takes some time to make them .

Tuesday : Spaghetti  fresh tomato sausage sauce

Wednesday: Tacos in in a bag

Thursday: Hot Dogs and Tator tots

Friday: Chicken and Homemade Mash potatoes

Saturday: Shepard’s Pie

linking up to Organizing Junkie

 

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Chef Marcus Samuelsson Cooking Tips

Chef Marcus Samuelsson

Chef Marcus Samuelsson cooking tips:  This past Thursday I when to a Macy’s Culinary Council Table talk I was able to hear Chef Marcus Samuelsson speak.  He was really charming and fun.  It was a great free event for the public. The chefs food was super yummy and the presentations of the dishes was spot were beautiful  all the actualy dishes were made out of bamboo, so cool.

During the event Chef Marcus Samuelsson provided some great cooking tips

10 Great Cooking tips from Chef Marcus Samuelsson

Chef Marcus Samuelsson cooking tips

  1. To get the best fresh fish always ask fish monger for Sushi Grade fish
  2. Always ask for fish with bone in.  When you take the bones out add to water and make your own stock in about 2 hours of simmering
  3. With stock you make add some miso, then add veggies, tofu, or noddle for a simple meal
  4. When you make any meal you can think about left overs for your next meal
  5. Left over rice: rinse rice toss in Rice Flour or corn starch then pan fry with oil or butter for crispy fried rice add veggies and protein
  6. Want a more vegan diet try pecans w/ sour cherry’s fry them up great meal
  7. Spices and seasoning  keep in darkroom or dark space
  8. Try grinding your own Chili peppers,  flavored Salt,  pepper, or Curry
  9. Try a store bought mole for a easy meal with big flavor great on chicken
  10. Cooks tool must have wok, cast iron pan, Dutch oven, non stick pan
  11. Cast Iron pans do not put in dishwasher,  the older the pan the better season with oil and air dry

He also spoke about a creating a spiritual relationship with your food. That the best food invokes emotion or a memory.  He mentioned if you grew up the 80’s it might be tacos.. I had to laugh because that reminded me of my childhood.  Taco night is the best.

I really thought the event was fun and we learned many new ideas.

Chef Marcus Samuelsson  really inspired my meal plan this week:

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Menu Planning

Monday: Fried Rice with shrimp

Tuesday: Roasted Chicken with Potato salad

Wednesday: Fresh vegetable pasta

Thursday: Homemade Pizza with sliced tomatoes, arugula from garden

Friday: Stuffed Cabbage

Saturday : 4th of July : I am bring Fresh  1/2 sour Pickles and Starbucks  Lemon Cake

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I am linking up to Motivation Monday and Organizing Junkie

Check out my some other posts

easy aisa coleslaw salad

Asia ColeSlaw

Chipotle Dressing Copycat

Sriracha Dressing

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Check out Chef Marcus Samuelsson new book Marcus Off Duty: The Recipes I Cook at Home

Chef Marcus Samuelsson

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mushroomsThis week is the official 1st week of summer for us.  This week we are running to VBS , swim team , Parents meeting for summer activities and heading downtown to meet Chef Marcus Samleuson. So this week I need to do quick meals that are simple and great for the hot weather.

Monday: Fried rice

Tuesday: Pizza

Wednesday: Tacos

Thursday: Spaghetti

Friday: Perrogis and kelbassa

 

 

 

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You Can Meet Chef Marcus Samuelsson Philadelphia June 25

This post is sponsored by Macy’s Culinary Council; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Join Macy's Culinary Council Chef Marcus Samuelsson for an American Icon "Table Talk"!

I love to cook and watch cooking shows.  I watch them any chance I get.  One of my favorite chefs is  Chef Marcus Samuelsson his practical cooking to  approach and moth water recipes make me excited about food.  So I am getting the chance to learn and experience his brilliance 1st hand.  If you live in Philly you can too at the Macy’s Culinary Council.
Macy’s Center City Philadelphia
Chef Marcus Samuelsson
Thursday, June 25th, 2015 at 5:00 PM

Free event.

Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis. To RSVP, visit http://marcussamuelsson-macyscentercity.eventbrite.com

Impress your friends and family at your next gathering with tips and tricks from our very own Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Marcus Samuelsson at his Table Talk, hosted by TV Host, Lifestyle Expert, and Food Lover Anji Corley.

At just 24, Marcus was awarded three-stars from the New York Times as the Executive Chef at Aquavit. The James Beard Foundation named him “Best Chef- New York City” in 2003 and honored him with the “Best International Cookbook” for A Soul of a New Cuisine in 2006. Marcus also serves as a recurring judge for Chopped, one of Food Network’s highest-rated series with a following of over 20 million viewers a month

Join Macy's Culinary Council Chef Marcus Samuelsson for an American Icon "Table Talk"!

• With any purchase* of $35 or more in the Home Department receive a $10 Macy’s gift card and a copy of Marcus’ book Marcus Off Duty**, which he’ll sign for you***.
Fine print: **Purchase must be made 6/14 – 6/25/15 at Macy’s Center City. **One per customer, while supplies last and time permits. Gift card valid 6/25-6/29/15. ***While time permits.

Hope to see you there.

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How to make Barbecue Bagel Chips

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How to make Barbecue Bagel Chips: This past Friday was the 4th grade breakfast.  I love going to the school parent breakfast, every year for the last 9 years I have gone.  First with my son and now with my daughter, this is the last one as my daughter moves  on to the next school.   So after me feeling teary as we leave the middle school it is the end of an era.

Their were 100 or so bagels that we left after the kid and parents were done. The PTO president said the teacher were never going to eat all those bagels. I mention to a mom earlier about  my teach boy.  Next thing I knew, I was taking 20 or so bagels home.   So when life gives you day old bagel you make bagel chips.

My son is a huge fan of barbeque potato chips.  After the third  batch of chips  from my oven I figured out what works best to dry out the sauce and make a great barbeque bagel chips.

How to make Barbecue Bagel Chips

Ingredients

  • 3 Day Old Bagels (or more)
  • 1/4 cup of your favorite barbeque sauce

The trick is low and slow to cook the chips

  1. Preheat over 325
  2. Slice the bagel thin the thinner the better it allows them to become crispy

How to make bagel chips sliced them thin

  1. Line on a parchment lined baking sheet
  2. Brush on the barbecue sauce  (or us the back of a spoon) thin do not goop it on thick- like it did int he picture .. it tends to burn and become sticky.How to make barbeque bagel chips
  3. Cook for 25 minutes
  4. Allow to cook and store
  5. They should last a week if them they it that long in your home 

 

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Try other varieties of bagel chips

  • Brush on oil and sprinkle salt cook the same as above
  • Brush oil and use Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (does get dark)
  • try a sweet flavored or plain bagel with oil and cinnamon or powder chocolate
  • I loved the marbled rye chipHow to make barbeque bagel chips

 

This weeks menu plan:

  • Monday: Chicken Burritos Bake
  • Tuesday: Pork chops, corn and cucumber salad
  • Wednesday:  Chicken Thighs, Rice Pilaf
  • Thursday: Tacos
  • Friday; Homemade chicken Nuggets, and Bake Hand cut fries

I am linking up to Motivation Monday and Organizing Junkie

Check out my some other posts

Easy Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower

Easy Slow Cooker beans

easy slow cooker beans

 Water  Ideas

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Have A Great week

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Menu Planning

mushroomsMenu Planning  This week is a bus week with memorial day and the short week.  So I am thinking easy simple dinner for later this week when the temperature reach 92 degrees.

 

Monday :Picnic food

Tuesday: Spaghetti and meat sauce

Wednesday: Chicken Enchiladas with Spanish rice

Thursday:  Sausage and peppers

Friday: Homemade Pizza

 

Have a great Memorial Day

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