words are not important.

the weather here is brisk, the coffee is hot, and the ideas are explosive.

day four of culinary school is going well. im just working on my servsafe certification. let me tell you learning about bacteria and thermometer types are no easy task, but it must be done.


and a change of pace.

OUTFIT COMPOSITION:

it sounds like race cars are drifting by my house.

FOOD:

tonight i made:
cinnamon rolls with a cream cheese vanilla creme glaze

i must admit, im not much in the blogging mood tonight. however, i just wanted to post some pictures and keep it real.

start.

and begin.

today is orientation - I even went out and bought spray starch so there wouldn't be any chance of wrinkles. There is talk of the master chefs sending you out of the room if your uniform is wrinkled.

promised photos:

here is the fabric that will become a couple of new throw pillows for the couch:

the bracelet i made:

and sunday morning's bake:

uniform ironed. fish fed. house straightened. errands ran. dinner planned.

wish me luck.

pumpkin cheesecake cookies

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

no baking required.

bowl one
cream cheese
pumpkin puree
maple syrup

sweeten to taste.

bowl two
oats
sugar
cinnamon

Scoop the mixture from bowl one and roll in bowl two, forming little cookie balls.
repeat.
eat.

good morning

good morning, I beat the sun.

I awoke around 4:15AM this morning, no intending to get up, maybe just wanting to lay in bed for a while, but my mind was in full swing. I was anxious to read a bit more of Anthony Bourdains' "Kitchen Confedential" (this book is authentic and humorous, with an overabundance of honesty pertaining to restaurant life.

Yesterday, I went to school and picked up my uniform and books. I'm nervous/excited/scared for my first official day. Apparently, if my jacket is wrinkled the cooking masters will send me out of the classroom to iron it. (The last time I ironed something was when I was living at home. The only reason I own an iron is because Charles owned one before we got married.)

I started my first official day of work yesterday as well. It was a good first day. I am working as a clothing buyer for the store Platos Closet. We see a lot of clothing come through, both good and bad. I like seeing what other people have in their closets and sometimes I am even shocked to think that they bought that in the first place. You would be surprised to see what people try to sell us - anything from worn bathing suits to stained clothing to clothing that should have gone out of style with those hideous boxy baby doll tees.

Oh, but I enjoy it. I am a working woman.

Later this morning - in about three hours, Charles is going to watch Formula One and I shall make breakfast. I found a recipe for Carrot Muffins:



(photo cred)

(adapted from Mrs. LC)

original recipe makes 16 muffins of 1 loaf, but since there is just two of us I chopped the measurements in half.

1 c. grated carrots
1 egg
1/4 c. milk
1/5 c. applesauce
1/5 c. brown sugar
1/2 t. vanilla

1 c. flour
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. baking soda
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. cinnamon

Oven = 350 degrees. Bake Time = 15-18 minutes.

Mix.
Pour into muffin tin.
Sprinkle with raw sugar for a little extra somethin' somethin'.
Bake.
Cool.
Enjoy.

I feel inspired this morning .

by fall. the colors. the smells. the wonderful new happenings.



im working on a painting.

i bought some fabric for a throw pillow.

i made a bracelet.

(of course the photos will be posted soon)

picking up pace

Life is rolling on by with a strong force. Summer is over. No more sitting around the house. No more filling my days with laying by the pool and thinking up tasty things to cook, meanwhile waiting for Charles to get home.

Fall brings new things.

I START SCHOOL Monday. 7:30AM orientation - crazy? I'd say.

I GOT A JOB I start tomorrow. Platos Closet, baby!

Meet Spartacus & Maximus:

Charles and I decided to get a couple fish today. They are epic (and cute).


Today, Charlie and I went to Piedmont Park. It was beautiful!

Found this little guy:





Charles cracks me up.

He says:

Im too loud
I dance all the time
I add parts to the song that he doesnt hear
I eat weird

but when I make him cheesecake or impromptu pumpkin cheesecake cinnamon cookies
he gets this look on his face, grabs my belt loops, and tells me that I am beautiful and my cooking is beautiful.

charm.

Tonight - Movie in the park : Sabrina. :)

good night happy world.

welcome to hotlanta

photo cred : sean morgan

WELCOME TO ATLANTA.

We made it here.
Moving day came not without its challenges, it rained and rained and rained and rained.
But! We prevailed and are finally in the midst of unpacking and settling in before the hectic life begins.

So quick recap of whats been happening so far:

I ate gator for the first time:

Charles seasoned and sauteed it. It had great flavor though, I must say I was surprised.
We served this with a side of baked vegetables.

Im sorry Charlie, but this picture is HILARIOUS.

We went to a Braves game.
Which because of the rain, it was delayed two hours.
Luckily our seats were covered and the Braves won!!!

Today we checked out Atlantic Station:









Its full of some up and coming shops, restaurants, and a nice little park (which shows free movies on the lawn).
We spent the afternoon walking around, checking out cell phone plans and wedding bands. :)


So far, we havent been rained on too badly (were still above water), but its crazy to think that other parts of the city are flooded. CRAZY.

and thats all for now...were still getting settled.

check - fun with fondue

so charles and I made a "TO DO" list for the summer, things that we wanted to do together, things that inevitably turned into what we called the summer list.

One of the things that we put on there was "fun with fondue" = Charlie was looking for cookware back in May and he was picture messaging me about the different types of cookware that he had stumbled upon. Lo and behold I get a message and whats inside? A fondue pot. He was debating whether or not he should get it. My response - "I'll add Fun with Fondue to the list ;)"
Long story short, his mom had a fondue pot and TODAY we put it to good use.

I am F to the U L L of great food & fondue. Since I have never made fondue before it was complete trial. BUT! the trial turned out to be a success:

.white wine
.mozzarella
.parmesan
.cornstarch
.cayenne
.garlic (minced and salt)
.coffee creamer

so ill admit its a bit weird, but nonetheless it was tasty.

\However this morning, Charles and I made a sort of "cookie dough" -

.pecan paste (ground pecans & agave)
.spiced applesauce
.cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice
.one packet of splenda
.cocoa powder
.chopped dates
.oats
.chopped banana

mix mix mix.
eat.

this was divine.


Happy Labor Day::

i like her style:

usually i dont get into things like this, but this is really funny:

.what storm troopers do on their day off.

i want to try (offical voice here) THE GREEN MONSTER:

hiit it up for some mixxerss yahh

ashley olsen:

and lastly:

A photo =

taken by myself.



peace.