The gators are the home field underdog for this Alabama/Florida matchup. Should be a very interesting game for us! Hope Weis and Muschamp have some offensive tricks up their sleeves to take on the mighty Bama defense.
Big Game This Weekend
Go Gators!
The gators are the home field underdog for this Alabama/Florida matchup. Should be a very interesting game for us! Hope Weis and Muschamp have some offensive tricks up their sleeves to take on the mighty Bama defense.
The gators are the home field underdog for this Alabama/Florida matchup. Should be a very interesting game for us! Hope Weis and Muschamp have some offensive tricks up their sleeves to take on the mighty Bama defense.
I die (in the opposite of rachel zoe way)
While browsing through some maternity clothes online, I stumbled upon this beauty.
Being pregnant is the perfect excuse to rock the wrestling onesie. AC Slater anyone?
p.s. Rachel Zoe trademarked the phrases "I Die" and "Bananas." A little trivia from your favorite Trademark and Patent Lawyer
Being pregnant is the perfect excuse to rock the wrestling onesie. AC Slater anyone?
p.s. Rachel Zoe trademarked the phrases "I Die" and "Bananas." A little trivia from your favorite Trademark and Patent Lawyer
Baby Sling
On a strong recommendation from one of my favorite mommy friends, I just ordered the Peanut Shell Heirloom Sling.
It gets amazing reviews online, as well, and I'm looking forward to having something to hold her close as I toodle around the house and run quick errands. The reviews say the babies love to be close and they just snuggle right in and fall asleep, so I'm pretty excited to try it when LJC gets here! I like the pretty designs too :)
It gets amazing reviews online, as well, and I'm looking forward to having something to hold her close as I toodle around the house and run quick errands. The reviews say the babies love to be close and they just snuggle right in and fall asleep, so I'm pretty excited to try it when LJC gets here! I like the pretty designs too :)
Crispy Panko Encrusted Poached Eggs
I just realized that I never posted this breakfast! It's too good for me to leave you hanging, so here we go.
One of my favorite breakfast places in Gainesville, Sisters, serves an amazing panko crusted egg dish for brunch. Whenever I go with the girls, we all get the same thing because no one wants to share a bite with the unfortunate one who went with a different order. On one of our brunch-at-home Sundays after church, I treated Drew to my homemade version of this dish. It's not that hard, really. You just have to master the poaching, which is more intimidating than it actually is difficult.
The Players
EGGS (2 per person) plus 2 extra for dredging station
1/2-1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup flour
canola oil
I happened to have a dozen eggs I picked up from the farmers market Saturday morning. How pretty are farmers market eggs?
Start by making your dredging station with three bowls for breading the poached Eggs. In one bowl add about 1/4-1/2 cup flour, in the second bowl add a beaten egg and in the third bowl add 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Season the flour with a little salt and pepper.
Now for poaching the eggs:
Bring a quart of water to a simmering boil in a wide simmering pan. While heating up the water, break each egg into a separate ramekin or small bowl. This will make it a lot easier to add the eggs in to the water gently so the yolks don't break.
When the water has reached a simmering boil, gently swirl the water to create a small whirlpool like motion in the water. Then gently pour the egg into the center of the whirlpool.
The egg should sink to the bottom and immediately start coagulating. Poach for 3-4 minutes. It should start to float to the top a little bit when it's done, and using a slotted spoon, remove from the pan. Place the poached egg in a bowl of ice water to shock it, preventing it from continuing to cook, while you cook the remaining eggs.
When all the eggs have been poached, it's time to add the panko coating and fry the eggs. Using a slotted spoon, very carefully dredge the egg in the flour, then the beaten egg, then coat with the panko breadcrumbs. Set the breaded egg gently on a plate and bread the other eggs.
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat, and add a tablespoon of canola oil.
Gently lower the eggs into the pan and fry for about 15 seconds on each side until the egg coating turns light brown.
Remove with the slotted spoon to the paper towels and drain.
Sticking to my Sisters inspiration, I made a little parmesan bechamel sauce and lightly sauteed spinach and placed the eggs on top.
For the Parmesan Bechamel sauce:
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 tbsp. grated parmesan
Melt the butter in a small pot over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk to form a white roux that has a medium consistency. Cook the roux for about 1 minute; it should not turn color. Then slowly add in the milk, a bit at a time, allow the milk heat up a bit and then whisk. Once all of the milk has been incorporated, turn heat to low and allow to simmer 5-10 minutes. Then stir in the parmesan. The bechamel should have a medium consistency (thicker than a sauce).
In another pan, add fresh spinach leaves and a touch of olive oil and saute over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Success!
One of my favorite breakfast places in Gainesville, Sisters, serves an amazing panko crusted egg dish for brunch. Whenever I go with the girls, we all get the same thing because no one wants to share a bite with the unfortunate one who went with a different order. On one of our brunch-at-home Sundays after church, I treated Drew to my homemade version of this dish. It's not that hard, really. You just have to master the poaching, which is more intimidating than it actually is difficult.
The Players
EGGS (2 per person) plus 2 extra for dredging station
1/2-1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup flour
canola oil
I happened to have a dozen eggs I picked up from the farmers market Saturday morning. How pretty are farmers market eggs?
Start by making your dredging station with three bowls for breading the poached Eggs. In one bowl add about 1/4-1/2 cup flour, in the second bowl add a beaten egg and in the third bowl add 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Season the flour with a little salt and pepper.
Now for poaching the eggs:
Bring a quart of water to a simmering boil in a wide simmering pan. While heating up the water, break each egg into a separate ramekin or small bowl. This will make it a lot easier to add the eggs in to the water gently so the yolks don't break.
When the water has reached a simmering boil, gently swirl the water to create a small whirlpool like motion in the water. Then gently pour the egg into the center of the whirlpool.
The egg should sink to the bottom and immediately start coagulating. Poach for 3-4 minutes. It should start to float to the top a little bit when it's done, and using a slotted spoon, remove from the pan. Place the poached egg in a bowl of ice water to shock it, preventing it from continuing to cook, while you cook the remaining eggs.
When all the eggs have been poached, it's time to add the panko coating and fry the eggs. Using a slotted spoon, very carefully dredge the egg in the flour, then the beaten egg, then coat with the panko breadcrumbs. Set the breaded egg gently on a plate and bread the other eggs.
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat, and add a tablespoon of canola oil.
Gently lower the eggs into the pan and fry for about 15 seconds on each side until the egg coating turns light brown.
Remove with the slotted spoon to the paper towels and drain.
Sticking to my Sisters inspiration, I made a little parmesan bechamel sauce and lightly sauteed spinach and placed the eggs on top.
For the Parmesan Bechamel sauce:
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 tbsp. grated parmesan
Melt the butter in a small pot over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk to form a white roux that has a medium consistency. Cook the roux for about 1 minute; it should not turn color. Then slowly add in the milk, a bit at a time, allow the milk heat up a bit and then whisk. Once all of the milk has been incorporated, turn heat to low and allow to simmer 5-10 minutes. Then stir in the parmesan. The bechamel should have a medium consistency (thicker than a sauce).
In another pan, add fresh spinach leaves and a touch of olive oil and saute over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Success!
Good Night Sleep
Not sure if I have mentioned this lately, but I have been having trouble sleeping. I lay in bed exhausted, but unable to fall asleep, and then once I'm asleep, I wake up usually 2-3 times to use the bathroom and have trouble going back to sleep. Then I wake up in the 6-es and I'm up for good. So that's a typical night.
Last night, however....
I went to bed at 10:00 and fell asleep quickly. Woke up only once (!!!) to use the bathroom, and barely remember it, and woke up for good at 9am!!!! That's 11 hours according to my math. I must have really needed that!
Last night, however....
I went to bed at 10:00 and fell asleep quickly. Woke up only once (!!!) to use the bathroom, and barely remember it, and woke up for good at 9am!!!! That's 11 hours according to my math. I must have really needed that!
Thought of the Day
"There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living. Being alive is a gift, living life happily is a choice."
Borrowed from my friend I.W.
We should all strive to remember to live happily every day!
Borrowed from my friend I.W.
We should all strive to remember to live happily every day!
I love these babies
Yesterday we put together the stroller and carseat for our other baby on the way. Naturally I put Charlotte and Mason in for a test ride, and surprisingly they just sat there and let me push them, likely thinking to themselves that I have lost my mind in the last few weeks. They're so sweet to patiently put up with me.
For the stroller and carseat, we went with the Chicco Cortina Keyfit 22 Travel System. I debated between the Keyfit 22 and Keyfit 30, the difference being the 22 pound v. the 30 pound weight limit. They both have a 30 inch height maximum, and based on all the reviews I read and talking to a bunch of my friends, it is more likely she'll outgrow it in height before she's close to 30 pounds, so I went the 22 route. It's a lighter seat and I don't expect I'm going to be carrying a 30 pound child in a carrier anyway. That's a lot of weight for my little arms. After she outgrows this, we'll move into the Britax booster seat which is good up to 70 pounds.
LJC's first gator game (as a bump)
Saturday was the first Gator game of the season, and of course we had to document Leighton's first trip to The Swamp in her momma's belly. Judging by the kicking, she had a great time. Only 11 games to go until her big debut, and next year we'll be able to take her to her REAL first game in her cute gator gear.
Oh, and my amazing Gator football obsessed husband just melted my heart on the way to the game this week. He said, it just feels different this year. It's not as exciting and just doesn't really matter anymore now that we have our baby on the way. All that matters is getting to meet her.
He's wonderful, and definitely going to be the best daddy ever!!!
Oh, and my amazing Gator football obsessed husband just melted my heart on the way to the game this week. He said, it just feels different this year. It's not as exciting and just doesn't really matter anymore now that we have our baby on the way. All that matters is getting to meet her.
He's wonderful, and definitely going to be the best daddy ever!!!
Game Day Funsies
Is this not the cutest GATOR pillowcase dress EVER?!
My friend who I grew up with in Gainesville, Laure Martin, has started an Etsy business and she does amazing work! Check out her store GameDay Funsies and get your kiddos ready for the season people!! Here's a few more of her adorable items.
This is Leighton's dress:
Check out her Etsy shop here.
My friend who I grew up with in Gainesville, Laure Martin, has started an Etsy business and she does amazing work! Check out her store GameDay Funsies and get your kiddos ready for the season people!! Here's a few more of her adorable items.
This is Leighton's dress:
Check out her Etsy shop here.
Etsy Finds
My sister found this maternity gem on etsy...Not sure if I should sport the gator bump and all it's glory or not. Might need to get a little more bump to pull this off.
How about this adorable gator bow? I'm not sure how many months she has to be to be able to support her head plus the giant bow, but I'm kinda loving it!
How about this adorable gator bow? I'm not sure how many months she has to be to be able to support her head plus the giant bow, but I'm kinda loving it!
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