Sorry for the lack of posts this week. We have been enjoying the time with my Mom and have been introducing her to different places around town.
Here is what my family ate for dinner this week...and they are Busia approved!
Sunday, June 1: I found this yummy marinade for pork chops on Pinterest. Scott threw them on the grill with some asparagus and used some reserved marinade for both the chops and asparagus. I also made some Annie's mac 'n' cheese to go with it. This recipe will definitely stay in the rotation.
Monday, June 2: Mexican Quinoa Bowls. This is one of Scott's favorite recipes and if he could make it once a week he would.
Tuesday, June 3: I made one of Aaron's favorites, chicken broccoli alfredo. All you have to do is cook up a couple of chicken breasts, slice them, add to some pasta, toss in some broccoli and light alfredo sauce. It's that simple.
Wednesday, June 4: The kiddos graduated kindergarten, so we went to one of their favorite restaurants for dinner, Chuy's.
Thursday, June 5: We introduced Busia to Aaron's all time favorite meal, turkey burger casserole.
Friday, June 6:Spaghetti Bolognese. I love this recipe and make little tweaks each time I make it. I also used the multigrain gluten free spaghetti from Target (Simply Balanced brand). It's so good! You cannot even tell the difference.
Saturday, June 7: After a hot round of mini golf, we grilled some hot dogs. It was the perfect summer dinner.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to get back to enjoying these last few days with Busia! Hope you enjoy!
To say that I had an awesome day is an understatement. I got to interview Melissa d'Arabian of The Next Food Network Star and Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d'Arabian. Granted, I did the interview with 5 other Mommy bloggers, but uh it was still insanely awesome. Plus, I was the first person to ask questions! YAHOO!
I literally wanted to vomit the hour before I talked to Melissa. So I chatted with my sister Cathy prior to the conference call. Why did I chat with Cathy you ask? Simple, she majored in journalism in college and I didn't. I took one journalism class and only because the Communications department at Illinois State told me I had to. I wish I would have paid more attention to whatever his name was that taught that class. Seriously the only thing I remember is that he thought it was pronounced Frucktis, not Fructis. Gee Mom and Dad aren't you glad you spent your hard earned money on my education? Back to why I started this story, I emailed my sister to get some last minute advice and calm my nerves. So what did my journalism major sister tell me? "If you feel a nervous 'toot' coming on put the speakerphone on mute so they don't hear it. If it sneaks out though tell them you are having really bad storms and that was thunder." I wish I was kidding, but that is honest to God what she told me. So of course here I am sitting on a LEATHER chair that, let's face it, sounds like you farted every time you move. Awesome, this should be good.
Then the time got closer and the sheer panic overtook me. What time is it? Which clock should I go off of, because seriously every clock is a minute off from each other. Should I call now? How about now? So I called two minutes early to be safe and listened to some way awesome hold music for seven minutes. Michelle from Food Network came on and did roll call to make sure we were all there (surprisingly there were a few no shows). Then I got the news that I was the first person to respond to the interview email so therefore I got to go first. Say what?! I was actually hoping for two, but one works. Melissa beeps in at this moment, you know the moment where you wonder if you can make it to the bathroom to toss your cookies and get back in time without all the callers hearing you.
I'm not going to go into the interview now because it is going to be featured on Multiples and More on Sunday (I'm so evil, aren't I?) but let me tell you Melissa is so insanely sweet and just awesome in general. She's also really chatty and totally personable. If you watched The Next Food Network Star at all, she is exactly like that only better! Her new show Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d'Arabian starts on Sunday (12:30EST) and I know I'm going to watch it, I even have the recipe that will be featured. Want the recipe? Hahaha you will have to wait until Sunday at Multiples and More!
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