Month: February 2013

Haven’t added a song in a while, so here ya go

I don’t think this is very new, but I just heard it and think it’s nice.  I’m not a huge Zac Brown Band fan, but I really do like this song.

Avocado and Roasted Five Pepper Soup/Sauce?

Roast 3-5 yellow, orange, green, bell peppers, 2-3 poblano, 1 jalapeño, 4-5 tomatillos, and 4-5 cloves garlic drizzled with olive oil. After browning skins, peel away and seed all. Add ingredients above to food processor or blender along with 3-5 avocados (depending on how many servings are needed), and a small bunch of cilantro. Add…

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The first big snow day of the season in Tulsa

This post is dedicated to my brothers, because I know they’re missing Tulsa right about now. I guess I get to see snow here after all before the big move next month. This picture was taken outside of my apartment before work this morning. The snow kissed trees and buildings downtown make for a beautiful…

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Refreshing Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad Red onions Bell peppers Tomatoes Green onions Garlic Avocados Chop all. Then add chickpeas and mix with oil, red wine vinegar, and any spices you like such as garlic salt, Cavender’s Greek Seasoning, or Nature’s Seasoning. *cucumbers might be a nice addition as well

Quinoa Stir Fry Pasta

Self explanatory really… Chop then sauté all ingredients in soy sauce and olive oil or smart balance oil. Add ginger and red pepper (not shown) for an extra spicy zing. Then toss with pasta. …and Mom made a pretty special dessert for the “Hallmark holiday”. It is, after all, a family tradition.

Ski Museum

Pretty interesting seeing how they got around in all that snow back then, no accessible snow plows or anything to make it any easier. The story about them being snowed in up past their first story windows was the most fascinating. They were very isolated at times. From November 1898-February 1899 the town of Breckenridge…

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