There’s this new show on the Food Network called The Kitchen. It’s sort of a talk show meets cooking show hybrid hosted by several Food Network personalities. At the end of the show the stars each share one thing they are “into” and “over”, which may or may not be food related. I always find their “intos” and “overs” interesting, and this has inspired my post for today.
Things I’m Into Lately
My Dog–I love my little 7.5 pound maltipoo Jasmine! She keeps me company, loves me unconditionally and is wildly entertaining. She has a part of my soul, and I truly cannot imagine life without her.
I love my baby girl, Jasmine! Yes, I named her after the Disney princess.
Pinots from Oregon and Washington–I’m talking about Pinot Noir here. I took a wine class a little over a year ago featuring wines from Oregon and Washington, and fell in love with the Pinots. I’ve been buying them ever since, and I’m still very much into them.
I’m also into drinking my Pinot Noir from Oregon out of my Disney Princess Half Marathon 2013 glass.
The Olympics–I love the Olympics! I’ve been watching every night and on the weekends. I’ve even been Googling for spoilers because I can’t stand the suspense. So far I’ve determined that the snowboarders are having the most fun and would be the ones I’d most like to hang out with. I’ve also noticed there are at least 3 USA athletes with the last name Gold. Go Team USA!!!!
Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Grinding Coffee Beans–I never used to be a coffee drinker at all. I got a Keurig machine about two years ago and started drinking it. I got tired of buying the K-cups all the time so I got a coffee grinder and some beans. Now, every morning I grind my own coffee beans. I use the reusable filter that came with the machine, and the quality of my morning coffee has improved exponentially.
Coffee Beans ready to grind for my morning coffee
S’mores–Without fail, every fall I start to crave these little nuggets of chocolatey, marshmallowey yumminess! They couldn’t be easier to make in the oven. Usually, I make them once or twice and I’m done with my craving for the year. This time, however, I’m still into them. It’s no secret I have a major sweet tooth, and just one graham cracker, a quarter of a Hershey candy bar, and two marshmallows more than satisfies it lately. It’s much lower in calories than a whole candy bar or a cup cake, so I can feel relatively ok about it, too!
Ready to make some S’mores!
Organizing My House–I don’t really do New Year’s Resolutions, but in spite of this I’m very much into home organization this year. I didn’t really make a conscious decision to do anything differently. I took two long weekend trips in January, and to stay ahead of unpacking, packing, laundry, etc. from those, I started doing things every day. The trend is continuing, and I really like it!
My New Contact Lenses–What I’m about to tell you may shock some of you. I have been wearing the same contact lenses for ten years! They are not disposables, rather daily wear, which means they are supposed to have a one year lifespan. I extended that by more than a few years. It’s terrible! I know! See, I hate going to the eye doctor! I’ve had problems my whole life (reason enough to actually go more often) and my prescription is difficult. No doctor I have ever seen since my childhood doctor has been able to get my prescription and fit right. It took my last doctor 5 months of tries to get it acceptable. He never did get it exactly right. I’ve just been dreading and putting this off. Well, I broke my glasses the day before I left for my most recent trip. I only wear them around the house, but that still ended up being the catalyst to make me schedule an appointment. I loved him! He got it right! One try! And they are comfy! Yes!
Making My Own Salad Dressings–I intensely dislike store-bought salad dressing. I can taste the preservatives in it, and can’t stand it! Homemade salad dressings are so easy! A little oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and a few more additions depending on what I’m making and in very little time, I can have fresh, homemade dressing that is better for me anyway. It costs less, too!
This is the beginning of homemade salad dressing.
Check back tomorrow to see what I’m totally over!
What are some things that you are into lately?
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I made my first homemade salad dressing Tuesday night – SO yummy!!!
What did you put in it, Kristen?
It had olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey!
Sounds yummy!
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