Deconstructed

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Katharina

To make my bowls of oatmeal interesting I like to deconstruct dessert recipes.

And the way I remember that dessert is spelled with two s’s is because I’d like two scoops of ice cream. What flavor? Cherry amaretto ice cream, please. I whipped up some banana soft-serve, pitted a handful of cherries, drizzled it with amaretto syrup, and topped it off with Cacao Bliss. The amaretto syrup gave this bowl of oats a zing.

Hello delicious wake up call!

Remember how I mentioned that I realized that I didn’t have a birthday cake this year? Well look what I found! Chocolate cherry amaretto ice cream cake. And it just so happens that it won a raw ice cream cake contest.

On the topic of ice cream... what else is there to talk about?

I stumbled upon my soul sister and her dad’s favorite ice cream! This little lady’s recommendations never disappoint, so of course I put the pint of Mocha Almond Fudge coconut milk ice cream in my basket. Verdict? Oh my gosh. There are just enough almonds, each bite has that yummy fluffy mocha ice cream, and the swirls of fudge seal the deal. Pint start with a ‘p’ so I can make alliterations like… personal pint.

Something else deconstructed?

I was browsing the Veganomicon cookbook when my eyes wandered on to these words “samosa stuffed baked potato.” You all know how much I love Indian food! I’m so use to making deconstructed recipes for breakfast that I don’t usually think of making them for lunch… or dinner for that matter.

I took away the potato's vegan status and spread on some ghee.

Oh and I can’t leave out my mom’s dish! The night before she made a curried coconut milk vegetable dish that had me eating spoonfuls from the pan she had just cooked it in. I decided to mix in some cooked lentils the next day.

I don't go to the movies often so this was a nice change.

My mom’s friend had special tickets to watch a movie before it would be released in this theatre and she asked if we wanted to go. We gladly accepted her invitation and watched ‘The Solitary Man’. It was a pretty good movie, but I didn’t like the ending. The theatre I went to is one of my favorites because of the interior and comfy seats. If you don’t feel like finding your own parking spot you can always opt for the valet parking. What can I say? This is the state where people go to retire!

Inside the movie theatre--check out the ceiling!

On another night me and my mom went to support some friends that were dancing in a show.

She never ceases to amaze.

And neither does he!

Complete with samba dancing as well.

Making dinner milk rolls from one of my favorite cookbooks.

I love making bread! My favorite part is kneading it, and after that I love the smell that wafts through the house when it’s baking. Then of course there’s the satisfaction of biting into the fresh bread you made.

They remind me of the Brötchen we would pick up daily from the bakery in Germany.

My mom said they tasted even better! She’s such a mom hehehe.

Yum! This is just asking for some butter.

Speaking of Germany…

Yours truly got ready for a day that would be filled with many German things.

Note: I straightened my hair for the first time in years!

What did that day behold?

We went to a German restaurant to see their first game in the World Cup 2010!

Deutschland is my motherland and where my heart belongs, so when they beat the Aussies 4-0 I felt very proud!

I'm not a big beer person but I tried their heferweisen and I liked it!

Another goal? More beers on the house!

They still make the best potato pancakes I've ever had--three or four rounds of these were ordered!

Ever since I was little, it just has always gone without saying that I get the most potato pancakes or latkes.

I'm not typically a cake person, but I do think they're beautiful and there are the exceptions of tiramisu and carrot cake.

However, this berry black forest cake was amazingly incredible! Our table ordered this cake to go, and about five more slices to have at the table, plus a chocolate mousse cake for the super chocolate lover (my mom’s friend’s husband). Victory was ours and we ate like champions as well!

In honor of the World Cup 2010 being held in Africa I decided to make use of a box I found in my parent’s pantry. So what does a box have to do with the World Cup?

This box!

Fufu flour! It’s a fun word to say and it’s even more fun to eat. What is fufu exactly? “Fufu is a staple food of West and Central Africa. It is a thick paste usually made by boiling starchy root vegetables in water and pounding with a mortar and pestle until the desired consistency is reached.”

It's traditionally served with a soup... or rather in a soup.

It came out lumpy--oops! But still safe to eat.

I made a peanut soup to go with it, and mark my words when I say… TRY THIS! Here’s the recipe for the peanut soup, but I made some changes. Instead of a green bell pepper I used a red. Also make sure to use real peanut butter to get the most flavor. I used my favorite kind and the crunchy peanut bits actually added a smokiness to it.

Did I mention that you eat this with your hands?

Are any of you keeping up with the games? Favorite teams?

Also, what are some of your favorite deconstructed recipes?

Feels Like Summertime in New York: Part 1

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Katharina

Later that day when I got back from the beach, I made it to New York. I took the AirTran and met up with my friend at the station–finally someone to help me with my luggage! But before anything we gave each other bear hugs. I definitely missed her.

Finally we made it to her place and met her new baby.

Nice to meet you, Albus!

Freshly ground cinnamon

Apple and cinnamon oatmeal with cashews

My friend took Albus out in style with turquoise shoes.

I've also missed this backyard!

A backyard in Brooklyn is definitely a rare treasure.

Too bad he couldn't go to yoga with us!

After getting the morning things out of the way we went into the city to take an incredible class at Yoga to the People, a donation base studio.

Remember when I went last time?

After some shopping and walking around we came back and started making dinner.

And white sangria!

Yum! I love that she also loves Indian food.

She made a delicious lentil curry with veggies over basmati rice, and I added some cashews for good measure.

As Julia would say, "bon appetit!"

Puppy love!

Later that night we stopped by a friend’s place and to my surprise one of my best girl friends lived right across the street! Eventually we made our way back home–bike bound in Brooklyn!

The next day my friend's roommate got back in town!

We stopped by a cheese shop that also happened to have an incredible chocolate selection.

Thanks to this shop I have found a brand of chocolate that my friend believes is worth dying for. She highly recommended Mast Brothers‘ Dark Chocolate with Almonds and Sea Salt.

Then met up with two other friends!

Headed out to Artists and Fleas--a really neat market with all sort of vendors, like mini-pastry vendors!

Then we went into the city and stopped by a quirky pizza shop.

Who could this be?

Cookie monster!

We just shopped around and made our way through a few parks.

It was funny because as we were walking along some random guy blatantly snapped a picture of us with his fancy camera and just kept walking. My friend and I just looked at each other and started laughing.

Stopped by the dairy-free "fro-yo" shop Stogo and fell in love with their toasted coconut almond joy flavor.

A nice old man had us laughing when he took our picture.

And of course we were standing in front of my favorite store!!! It pretty much goes without saying but I’ll just refresh your minds in case you’ve forgotten–Anthropologie!

And here's to looking forward to a great week!

Next recap includes a classic childhood favorite with a twist! I promise you will love it. In fact, I forwarded the idea to my beloved Dean & Deluca in hopes of getting my foot in their door. Okay so I’m going to keep quiet now because the suspense of sharing it with you all is killing me!

Still Soaking Up the Sun, Con’t.

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Katharina

I just realized that I forgot to reveal the truth! Drum roll please! Okay… so the truth is that I made out with one of the guys from my favorite band. Oh man, that is a long story to tell and I smile whenever I think about it. I definitely thought I was all that and a bag of potato chips after that hehe.

So back to the recap. The next day was cloudy and rainy so I decided to take Kelley to some specialty stores. But before that I whipped myself up a quick lunch.

: Veggies, avocado, and a filled tortilla.

My parents had the sprouted tortillas which I’ve never tried before. I was surprisingly satisfied with these. Sometimes those kinds of tortillas taste too “brown” for me, you know what I mean?

: Filled with the leftover curried fava beans my mom made, veggies, and Wisconsin cheddar

Then we hit the markets.

: First we stopped at the Italian market. Look at all that pasta!

: We also stopped by the Latin food store and I got some things for her to try: oatmeal milk and a sweet treat (cream with guava)

She really liked both of them! These are old favorites for me. Before my mom came home from work I decided to take Kelley to a secret location that a lot of locals don’t know about. I discovered the little spot back when I was learning how to drive and I was just curious to where this seemingly endless road would take me.

: Who knew the everglades were so close to me!

: Sunsets are beautiful here.

: And watch out, you may bump into a alligator too.

Then we headed home for dinner.

: Part of our dinner that night were some fried sweet plantains that we find at one of the markets.

And I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but avocados are a staple at my family’s table! The next day my mom took off work and she wanted to make something special for us! She went through practically all of our cookbooks the night before to find some recipes to make.

: She prepared an Indian feast for us, not leaving out the mango lassi of course!

: Get in my belly!

: We went to a museum to see our friends perform.

: Two lovely ladies!

: Goofy!!

: We were happy that we got to wear our long dresses!

: Dance!

: They’re from Brazil and you can tell that they’ve got the rhythm and beats in their blood.

: Samba! It’s actually one of my favorite dances.

: They are such great performers.

I use to take dance lessons with the man in the picture. He’s so incredible and even knows how to belly dance! He knows how to shake his hips better than any one I know. But aside from that, this couple has so much love inside of them and it just radiates through their smiles.

: Group shot!

: Later that night we headed out with some more friends!

: I was so happy to be with my two best friends–in the same place!!!

: She came out to party with us even though she had work in the morning! She’s a trooper.

: All of us, but my mom got cut out!

: There she is!

: Pilar ordered the Vesuvius Cake: Brownie Crust, New York Style Cheesecake, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Truffle,and Chocolate Mousse Topped with Chopped Walnuts and White Chocolate Chips

You know I helped my homegirl out! The music was good and you know what means. It was time to dance. There was no one out on the dance floor, but who cares. As soon as we started shakin’ what our mama’s gave us, a crowd of people came and joined in on the fun. Seriously, how can someone just sit there when there’s music to be danced to and a dance floor? But at least it doesn’t take much to wake some people up!

My next post will be the final recap of my break in Florida. I miss it already! I’ve been calling my mom every night… actually that’s something I did anyway hehe. I hope everyone is enjoying spring so far!!! Don’t you just love seeing everything come to life?

Long Letters to My Dear Friends

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Katharina

Good day to you!

: Dinner is served.

I tried out another Veganomicon recipe; one of Neela’s favorites from the book–the chickpea cutlets. I definitely understand why. They’re simple to make and are so versatile! I also steamed some Nishiki rice to go along with the mushroom mutter masala. I’ve missed Indian food and all of its wonderful spices!

: All mixed together and voila! A tasty dish.

: I noticed Matilda was channeling her inner-yogi again.

: You know what this means!

: This calls for drastic measures–a spoon long enough for a jar.

: Banana PB&J OIAJ

Funny story: while making the OIAJ the container toppled over and spilled everywhere. Luckily the peanut butter was still in the bottom so that survived. But I told myself not to get upset, just clean it up, and that I could just make some more. No big.

: Then lunchtime rolled around.

I’ve seen Holly put sweet potato in her sandwiches and I also remembered when I made a sweet potato and ricotta toasted sandwich as well. These things lead me to topping the Garden Herb Sunshine Burger with a sweet potato and ketchup. A very wise choice indeed!

: This little bugger helped me through my philosophy exam.

This was a Betty Lou’s High Protein Almond Nut Butter ball. This was so delicious and the texture was awesome. I loved the creaminess of it and the bit of crunch as well. Almost looks like a classic Drumstick doesn’t it? Anyhow, this snack boasts a whopping 12g of protein! These babies are gluten-free and do not contain wheat, corn, soy, and are non-GMO. On the flip side, because they have whey protein they’re not vegan friendly. However, vegans don’t have to feel left out because they do have some treats for you all! Anyway, if you’re looking to up your protein intake with something yummy, definitely keep your eyes peeled.

Actually, the very kind folks at Betty Lou’s sent me some of their products to try out a while ago; remember that? Now since some of their snacks are gluten-free, I was given another opportunity to sample them out. Would they still have that same great taste?

: I tried a new Jumbo Fruit Bar flavor: STRAWBERRY!

Check it. It’s gluten-free! Okay, as soon as I opened up the wrapper the sweet smell of strawberries was the first thing I noticed. It was soft and chewy, but not messy and sticky. The best part? It tasted like a delicious baked good!

: Crumbled over some yogurt with sunflowers seeds for crunch.

: Matilda was curious.

This was the Cashew Pecan nut butter ball. First ingredient? Cashew butter! Um, yum? I love these because they’re like biting into those peanut butter balls you can make for kids. Chewy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Well, they’re obviously not just for kids anymore! Another plus, I was able to take this snack with me while I was on-the-go.

: Peanut butter ball

Heck they even peanut butter balls! For some reason though I didn’t like the flavor as much as the other ones. I couldn’t really put my finger on it. Well, I still have some more to sample so I will keep you all updated! Don’t forget to check out their website to see what other products they have that may catch your eye. I feel like they’ve got something for everyone’s tastes.

: Then I got ready to go to a modern dance performance with a friend.

: Smile for the camera!

The show was awesome! The costumes went well with each performance and just extended each movement further. I wish I could’ve taken pictures of the performances! All in all, I was left with a smile and the yearning to dance.

: Afterwards, we went to an Ethiopian restaurant to meet up with a friend/her boyfriend. Aren’t they cute?!

: We talked over some yummy chai tea.

: For breakfast I wanted to try something new–yoatgurt!

I cooked my oats with a bit of cinnamon, stevia, and vanilla extract. The oatmeal and the yogurt had to share a bowl and I topped them with a sliced banana, coconut butter, and Sunland’s caramel peanut butter.

: The yogurt made the oats extra creamy!

: After breakfast I went to a contact improv dance class.

It was so much fun. I can already tell that my body will be bruised and sore tomorrow. But I needed to move, extend, and stretch my body like that. It’s been awhile since I moved my body like that without hesitation. Speaking of not hesitating, I was also able to tap into my acrobatics and gymnastics background and do a flip down someone’s back. Great way to start my Saturday!

: Vegan Caesar Salad from The Conscious Cook

This recipe was so simple to put together. It called for focaccia which would be used as croutons. I also added in a chickpea cutlet from the Veganomicon.

So that’s what I’ve been up to for the past couple of days + working on a sculpture project and completing my headache of a philosophy exam. I wish I could post more often because sometimes I think my posts are overflowing with things. I’m hoping school will settle down a bit and that spring break will make its way over here pronto! In the meantime, just see my posts as really long letters to catch you up on what goes on! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and that the weather was gorgeous wherever you may have been. What did you all do?

Let’s Make a Toast

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Katharina

Let’s start this post off on a sweet note because that’s how I usually start my day. ‘Tis true that chocolate is usually the first thing I eat in my day. When did I become such a choco-aholic?

Something to savor

I finally tried the last kind of chocolate cup the folks at Newman’s Own Organic sent me. Three come in a package so that worked out very nicely for my family. Everyone approved – more than approved! This was the dark chocolate caramel cup. The dark chocolate melting on my tongue and the gooey caramel! How could one go wrong?

Peach Cupcakes with Peach Buttercream Icing

Peaches are one my best friend’s favorite things! So these cupcakes sounded perfect to satisfy her incredible sweet tooth for Christmas! Do you see the bits of peach in the frosting?

I led her up to them with her eyes closed and I think she was very happy!

I usually don't like icing, but if it's homemade and like this - oi!

We had cupcakes with coffee and she got to try the vegan banana coconut cheesecake I shared in my last post. I was nervous about her trying it because it’s hard to satisfy her sweet tooth. I was stunned when she said she really liked it!

Some new things to try!

My dad noticed this seasonal flavor of Kefir at the local healthfood store. Sounds interesting, right? Personally, I wasn’t too keen on it. It just tasted fruity and not even tart. It doesn’t taste bad by any means, just not what I’d imagine cranberry creme brulee to taste like. I also got some Pico de Gallo tortilla chips by Garden of Eatin’. These looked like they’d be the most flavorful. They have this mild smokiness that I enjoy – even better with melted pepper jack cheese! I haven’t tried the chili yet though.

Lazy night

I had some chickpea dish my dad got at the Indian store with a methi paratha. Lately I’ve been loving raw collard greens.

Perfect drink to have before you drift off to sleep.

Just to make sure I would only have sweet dreams that night. Homemade hot cocoa with the delicious homemade marshmallows Maya sent me. One little thing I like to do to my hot cocoa is melt in real chocolate. I also made cups for my parents too because nobody wants nightmares!

I tried a new flavor!

I used another freebie coupon the people at Oikos sent me. Some of the things I like about Greek yogurt are its tartness, texture, and it’s high in protein!

This flavor was really yummy!

No weird artificial tasting flavor here! I even found real blueberries in it! So good.

Tortellini with Eggplant and Peppers

I used a four-cheese tortellini for this recipe I spotted in the Real Simple magazine the other day.

For dinner I made a recipe inspired by one that sparked my appreciation for capers.

Four-cheese tortellini with eggplant, tomato, roasted red peppers, and capers with Rice parmesan sprinkled on top. And the whole thing was drizzled with olive oil for extra flavor.

What a delicious landscape - where have we landed?

After dinner I went to go watch the movie Nine with some friends.

At the theatre they had a claw machine where you could win watches instead of stuffed animals!

My friend remembered her white cheddar seasoning for the popcorn - good thinking!

Today is the last day of 2009 and usually I find myself not coming up with a resolution because throughout the year I am constantly reevaluating things and see what I want to change. However this year I decided to make one. I want to practice more patience with my parents. Sometimes when they offer to help me, I usually brush it off because the thought of having to explain everything to them makes me anxious. But does taking a few minutes out of my time to go over something really need to be a big deal? No. I think the reason why it’s so hard for me to be patient with my parents is because I have patience for everyone else – and parents are unconditionally there for you. But I will work on that because I know that it also makes them happy to be able to help me out in any way. “Patience is a virtue, Virtue is a grace; both put together make a very pretty face.” Do any of you have any resolutions?

I plan on ringing in the new year with a bottle of this

and a box of chocolates! No matter what your aspirations or resolutions are for the upcoming year, I hope they help you seek more fulfillment in your own life. Not just seek but actually attain!

p.s. the next post is a fun one!

The Way to Someone’s Heart is Through Their Stomach

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Katharina

Heyy everybody! So I’ll be compiling the questions and I will answer them via video post by the end of this week. If any of you come up with a question randomly throughout the week, just comment! Moreover, you guys are all so sweet. I should read your comments everyday before I head out the door!

On Friday I played catch up with one of my bests, Kelley. We went to a local coffeehouse and talked for some hours.

Best friends since 9th grade!

Ya dig?

Then we got ready to go to our friend's birthday shindig.

I saw some old friends that I had wondered what the heck happened to them. I was so glad to see them and just hang out. There were lots of beats made- it’s crazy what you can do with technology these days. And there were a couple of freestylers and anyone else who felt like taking the mic.

Remember how I told you guys about my date being moved to Monday? Well in the short span of a weekend, I almost completely forgot that I’m going on a date… TODAY! I’ll definitely report back. I’m still excited, but things between an old crush of mine have been rekindling. Is it it just me but when one person shows interest in you, then a whole line of them all of a sudden show up? Well, this is definitely happening. My friend who had the birthday on Friday also randomly texted me the next day saying that we should get breakfast some time. This is while I was hanging out with my “old” crush. Oi vey!

: Honey Chobani

This was the last Chobani flavor I had left to try out. Honestly, I didn’t think it was really that good in terms of it tasting like honey. The texture was on point as usual, but where’s the honey??? I had gotten use to seeing chunks of fruits, that I expected there to be swirls of honey in here. Here’s what I ended up mixing it with…

: MultiBran VitaTop + banana, and cranberry raisin swirl toast with cream cheese and one half with Crofter’s fruit spread and the other half with Creme of Date and Almond spread.

I surprisingly liked another Bran VitaTop. It’s also a very versatile VitaTop because you don’t have to worry about any interfering flavors. It’s almost like a blank canvas, except it tastes good… so it’s not really blank!

Well my “old” crush ended up staying over and I made him a delicious bowl of oatmeal. I can’t even remember what I made for him, but he really liked it. He couldn’t finish it though! I think it’s hilarious that I can eat more for breakfast than he can. Actually, that’s how it is in most cases when I’m with friends, and there I am with a clean plate! My mom is also known for having a good appetite hehe. Guess it runs in the family! Anyway, so the “old” crush asked if I wanted to go to Trader Joe’s with him. YES! While I got ready he offered to take Matilda out for a walk. How sweet! He loves Matilda, but really… who doesn’t? We were heading over to Trader Joe’s, then I asked him about that store World Market. I’d always seen it but I never knew what their deal was. I’ve heard they sell furniture but then I also heard my friend say that she bought a crate of mangoes there once. As you can see, I was very confused. He asked me if I wanted to go, “yes,” then he managed to switch over 3 lanes to the right and pull into the parking lot! Whoa! I went to the imported food section and I bought something you will see later in this post. Trust me, you will appreciate it! Next stop was Trader Joe’s and I got some more new things to try out. Since Whole Foods is pretty much Trader Joe’s next door neighbor we went there as well.

: Funkay town!

So far the day was awesome! Our last stop was an Indian grocery store. He had never been. If you’re a friend of mine there is some point in time of our friendship that I will take you over to some specialty market.

: Bags of puffed rice. Check out the mondo one!

: So colorful

After we got some more new things to spoil our tastebuds (aside from the incense *their prices are always way lower than anywhere else), we headed over to the new Indian pastry shop next door.

: INDIAN PASTRY SHOP!

He asked me if he could buy me a veggie samosa. How cute! And did he even need to ask? Of course I’d be okay with that!

: Just a couple of the things I got to try out.

GINGER SYRUP! I had no idea that the folks at Ginger People also made a syrup. Where have I been? This is what I got at World Market. Oh my goodness! When I saw this I knew I had to have it no questions asked. I also got Tofurky’s Italian Sausage – a freebie thanks to the kind folks at Turtle Island Foods. The jar of Tamarind-Date Chutney isn’t new, just restocking an old favorite. But those are the famous peanut butter filled pretzels I’ve seen on a countless number of blogs! They were very yummy – and I dipped them in even more peanut butter; Jenny you’d be proud! I also got some other sauces to try at the Indian store, but I’ll leave those for another day.

After some hours apart (haha) my “old” crush came over to watch The Lost Boys. Yes, that old 80′s vampire flick! Anyway, because my apartment is too cozy to ever leave, he slept over again. This time I was able to snap a picture of what I made him for breakfast.

: All the boys around here should be jealous!

He commented on how beautiful it was! I’ve been joking around that I will seduce him through the powerful ways of Majesty Oatmeal. I just sliced an apple, threw in some almonds and poured on a bit of the Maple & Apple syrup. However, I used a new grain that I got to try out that morning too. Have you ever had Cream of Wheat? Well this was a brown rice version. Erewhon sent me a box of Brown Rice Cream; made from organic brown rice. How could I forget?! I also sprinkled a generous amount of pumpkin pie spice I picked up at Trader Joe’s.

For me?

Pineapples and cashews! And the ginger syrup, of course.

The Brown Rice Cream looks kind of funky because I mixed in Spirutein.

The Brown Rice Cream looks kind of funky because I mixed in a scoop of vanilla Spirutein.

I really enjoyed how creamy this was. I’ve never blended oats, but I’d imagine this is what they’d be like. Another wonderful and versatile breakfast grain!

In other news, Angharad from Eating for England asked me to do a guest post for her. Heck yes! Check it out: Putting your twist on things. Guest posts are so much fun!

p.s. next post = serious food porn. Viewer discretion is advised… okay that sounds scary. I swear it’s not, but it will make you drool a lot!

Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Katharina

Happy Mother’s Day!

Today I treated my mom to a special breakfast. I finally got around to making overnight oats. It reminded me of muesli – very fresh tasting! My mom really enjoyed it and I made some for her to enjoy tomorrow. We both agreed it was a nice way to start the day. I also made a smoothie. Let me think of a name for it. Hmm… how about Vanilla Strawberry Cantaloupe Smoothie. I’d like some flaxseed in mine please!

My mom’s bowl.

My bowl, in which I added dry cereal, caramelized banana, coconut oil, peanut butter, and arequipe.

Arequipe is the Colombian version of Dulce de Leche.

We ended up going to this wonderful Indian restaurant. The decorations were all so vibrantly colorful and happy. They had a huge bowl of rose petals with candles amongst the set up. They had Kashmiri Naan but they added sweetened carrot inside… let me tell you. You’ve never had a naan like this before! I only got a few pictures in. The only ones of the food were of the desserts.

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All of it left me saying yummmmm. Well, except for the Chocolate Madras cake. I’m not so crazy about super chocolaty cake.

IMG_3877_2 Isn’t she cute? Afterwards the waitress gave her a beautiful rose.

IMG_3891_2 Mom and la rose!

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So far I give this day a thumbs up!

Afterwards my mom was feeling tired so me and my dad let her rest. I made her some mint tea to soothe her tummy after our big dunch (that’s lunch and dinner combined). My dad and I decided to go on a bike ride. It was so nice! I have forgotten how beautiful it is around where I live. I’m use to all the stuff that has been built up, so it’s easy to miss the nature that still remains. Then when we got back from our bike ride, my mom was ready for part 2! We gave ourselves facials complete with scrubbing, steaming, extracting, and masking! While we were masking we looked through our Anthropologie catalogs and watched the Lifetime Network. Right now my mom is currently next to me and passed out though. I guess it was a long day for her, huh?

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