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Pizza Makes a Party

It was hard not gobble up leftover pizza for breakfast but I knew if I did I would regret it come lunch.

And oh was it tasty for lunch! Eaten at the clinic between painting

Mmmmmm, leftovers.

We had some friends over for homemade pizza last night.  I was the dough maker


Super simple mix of spelt and whole wheat flours, cornmeal, salt, herbs, yeast, and water.

I never made my own pizza dough before last August.  I have participated in many, many a homemade pizza party but being the dough maker is a new position for me, and one that I really like!

We had such an assortment of preferences and dietary restrictions last night that I decided it would be best to each build our own pie.  There was a buffet of toppings and I rolled everyone their own crust.

My pizza was piled high with caramelized onions, green peppers, fresh mushrooms, fresh mozzarela, goat cheese, and smoked salmon.  I am a little sad it’s all gone now 😦 (but my bellies happy!).

It was a great night and one we hope to repeat very soon!

My painting days are numbered! Thank goodness! One more day and I think I’ll call it good, then I can focus on more fun (and lucrative) things, like getting students! And planning our Grand Opening for February 19th!

I am looking forward to a fun evening at the gym, Ashtanga Yoga Improv and Pilates Reformer!  It’s my last week on my monthlong pass and I plan to take full advantage of all ACAC has to offer.

This January weather is so confusing! Yesterday was downright warm so today I rushed out of the house without a jacket only to realize it was 35* out…whoops.  It’s kind of rough on the body to go back and forth so quickly but I certainly prefer it to a steady cold front.

Gotta roll!

 

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Pickled Plans

I got the snow I was hoping for last night!

Sadly, by the morning I was wishing it was gone because my plan of yoga at the gym and coffee with girl-friends got interrupted.

I still had a great morning though.  It started by throwing together some pickled carrots.  I was inspired by this recipe I found in Bon Appetit a few days ago.  My dad always makes pickled carrots from his garden crop and I love them so I was excited to try a quick version.  The recipe called for lots of things that I didn’t have so I improvised a lot. 🙂

Ingredients were gathered

I even braved the snow to dig out some rosemary, the star ingredient in my dad’s recipe.

Carrot spears packed into pint jars with rosemary, oregano, chili flakes, and garlic cloves

The brine of water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt was heated to dissolve the sweet and salty and poured into the jars

The jars got lids and set into the fridge.  Tomorrow they will be ready to eat and they will keep in the fridge for up to a week.  I am hoping for a super strong rosemary flavor!

I am so excited for all the interest in Kefir Soda!  There was so much interest that I decided to to a step-by-step guide to making it as well as answering some commonly asked questions.  It will be posted on Saturday.

After pickling and breakfast I bundled up for a walk in the snow and a rendezvous.

I spy…

You don’t see her?

Look closer.

Kath and I left our houses at the same time and met somewhere in the middle.

After crunching around in the snow and sunshine for about an hour we made our way back to her house for 60 minutes of Dave yoga love.  My painting and Pilates muscles are talking to me today so it was perfect to work through some tightness/fatigue with yoga.

Kath invited me to stay for lunch, and although I should know better than to ever turn down a meal at the KERF house, it was time to head home.  Tate and I are planning a Grand Opening at Core next month and there’s lots of work to be done!

Got any questions about Kefir Soda?  Send them my way so I can include them in Saturday’s post!

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