Adapted from: The Pioneer Woman One of the sides being served at the restaurant’s Thanksgiving lunch was a classic green bean casserole. If there is one thing you should know about cooking for a chef, it’s that they do NOT want to eat anything close to what they cook/serve at the restaurant. It may haveContinue reading “PW’s Green Bean Casserole”
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Week 30
How big is baby? The size of a cucumber! Baby Development FYI: Your 15.2- to 16.7-inch, 2.5- to 3.8-pound baby continues to grow. His skin is getting smoother. But his brain is getting wrinklier — to make way for all that essential brain tissue. He’s now strong enough to grasp a finger!My body has been invaded,Continue reading “Week 30”
Cranberry Pomegranate Relish
Source: Martha Stewart I wanted to try something different than the usual cranberry sauce from a can. Don’t get me wrong, I love the stuff, but just wanted to change things up. This was also my first time trying a recipe from Martha Stewart, and she did not disappoint! This cranberry pomegranate relish was soContinue reading “Cranberry Pomegranate Relish”
Company Potatoes
Company Potatoes. Have you ever heard of them? Nate never had, until Thanksgiving. Speaking of Thanksgiving, hope everyone had a great Turkey Day! Nate ended up having to work at the restaurants first Thanksgiving feast. Even though we weren’t able to go home and be with our families, we made the best of it. IContinue reading “Company Potatoes”
Week 29
How big is baby? The size of an acorn squash! Baby Development FYI: Baby already measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long. Right now, we weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds but he’s still got a ways to go — can you believe he’ll triple in weight before birth? He’s getting a little cramped in there, sinceContinue reading “Week 29”
Funfetti Fudge
Adapted from: I’m Topsy Turvy & Baked from a BoxNate and his best friend have been gone on a week long hunting trip to Missouri all week. Which has left me at home to fend for myself. I wish I could say that meant I’ve been making the healthiest meal choices while the boys wereContinue reading “Funfetti Fudge”
Week 28
How big is baby? The size of a eggplant! Baby Development FYI: Putting on layers of fat, your baby now weighs in around 1.5 to 2.5 pounds and measures about 13.6 to 14.8 inches. She’s starting to develop more fat, so her wrinkly skin will start to get smoother. Her lungs are mature enough that she’dContinue reading “Week 28”
Chicken Manicotti
Adapted from: Southern Living Need a yummy recipe to make ahead of time and freeze for later? Or a delicious dinner to bring to a friends house that just had a baby? This meal is perfect and won’t disappoint. My chef AND family friends who just had a baby approved this one! The filling isContinue reading “Chicken Manicotti”
Week 27
How big is baby? The size of a rutabaga! Baby Development FYI: At 13.6 to 14.8 inches and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds, she’s not just getting bigger, she’s getting smarter. She’s practicing inhaling and exhaling with her rapidly developing lungs. It’s official: Baby’s showing brain activity! And her brain will keep on getting more complex.My bodyContinue reading “Week 27”
This Carolina Girl 