Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Accident update, plus PIZZA!

So, as you could prbably imagine, the accident has left me utterly freaked. I am scared of getting in the car. I had to go to Urgent Care yesterday and was told I have bruised ribs, chest contusion, and severe whiplash. I'm feeling better since they've got me doped up on pain meds, but beng dopey means no school. I took off to day and tomorrow. On the bright side, none of my injuries are all that serious. Plus we were just told that the car is totaled (deemed by insurance) and we will be getting back 700$ more than what we owed. Which is GREAT NEWS! We went to the salvage yard to say goodbye...



I'm nervous about getting very far behind in school. I just have to try to relax and know that I am dedicated enough to get caught up. My professors have been extremely understanding so let's hope they stay that way. The jury is still out on if I will be getting another vehicle. I'm kind of leaning against it as we could use the money we spent on car payment each month, I get car pooled, and marc's job is a bit flexible at the moment. However, nothing is set in stone.


To try and celebrate a shitty week, Marc and I made pizza. Can you guess what's on Marc's pizza? Scroll down for answer...


Answer: Roasted Cherry tomatoes, jalapeno, goat cheese and american cheese over a garlic oil sauce.

I made all of the doughs in the bread machine, with garlic red pepper flakes, and oregano in the crust.
 
This is mine, what do you think I put on top?
 

 
Still confused? It's chopped beets and goats cheese with regular sauce :)
 
Thanks for playing. My headache has unfortunately come back from writing this (shoulders ache) so I'm gonna sign off. Goodnight.
 
Question: What do you like as your pizza topping and/or in your fridge what concotion would you put on your pizza?

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Car Accident


Let's jsut say this really sucked. All that liquid is from my car. I have no idea what's going to happen now. All I know is that I was not at fault, and my body is SORE. Update late, gotta get ready for school.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Transfer Pizza and Babe's Ice Cream!

 
 
Marc and I decided to try out a "new to us" Pizzeria. It was just our luck that this restaurant was a lot closer to where we lived than we expected!
 
Transfer Pizza is a wonderfully hidden spot. If it weren't for Urbanspoon I wouldn't have even known about it!  
 
 
I guess I should start with the only "con" part of our experience. The sign stated for us to wait to be seated, we were called on to follow a waitress to the back room. She ended up deserting us and taking someones order while we were just standing there for what seemed like an eternity. It seemed like a serious "A.D.D" moment for our waitress, she just left us it was weird! A while later another waitress helped us out. I just don't like that kind of awkward seating thing!
 
 
After drinks, I had a perfect Rum and coke, (they definitely give you your money's worth) Marc had a Lakefront IPA (Deemed different and equally delicious). We anxiously waited our pizza! They decor is gorgeous, and we had plenty of conversation about how we'd like our house to look like the pizza place!
 
 
 
 
 
We chose the Fiesta, a garlic white sauce pizza with mushrooms and red peppers. I am not lying when I say this was the BEST pizza I have ever tasted. The chef was taught in Italy, so it felt special to try his pizza, seemingly tasting a slice of Italy!  
 


 
After our perfect dinner, in which Marc helped me study for my conversions exam today EEK! We decided the best way to end a perfect Sunday evening is with some ice cream. Off to Babe's we went! The lady behind the counter was so gracious, even  though they were closing up she let us purchase some! We got a waffle bowl with mint chip (my fave) and some chocolate kind for Marc.

 
It was so good I forgot to take a picture!!! Just take my word for it!
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Transfer Pizzeria Cafe on Urbanspoon

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Sunday Walks

My friend Angie and I went on a walk at a local park today. It was really nice to see the leaves changing as well as seeing the geese and ducks playing in the water. I really enjoyed spending time with Angie, she's like my therapist! I gotta get a picture of her next time! (HINT ANGIE!)

Here are some pictures of our walk:
 
 
 
 
Lunch came afterwards I made a Chevre and beet salad with balsamic and sesame oil. I made whole wheat gnochi and tomato basil sauce on the side.
 


 
Delicious! I have lots of reading to do, so I'm off to get that done. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Friday, September 21, 2012

Meh Breakkie

I just made savory oats for the first time. I was dissapointed. This is the recipe I used, and it looked beautiful.

 
 

I just felt like there was something lacking...maybe the fact that these are savory oats and not sweet! ha! Marc loved  liked them so maybe it's just me. I just thought the runny egg mixed with the runny oatmeal made me kinda naseus first thing in the morning. With that awesomely GROSS picture in your mind. Try this oatmeal (I added turkey bacon and sliced cheese since I didn't have parmesan) for yourself and see if it's just my crazy tastebuds!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

A Memorial and Dinner

I was cleaning the house today and decided to make a little memorial to Nana and Dziadek. White and red candles for the Polish flag.

I am so exhausted, I can't even come up with anything else to say. so... here is what I made for dinner. It was really good, try it!


I have some whole wheat bread baking in the bread machine. I tried pastry flour, since I was out of regular. I think it's not going to turn out, we'll see!

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Zoo Day!

Today was zoo day and we had a lot of fun! I think we were both able to let some stress go. I don't think I thought of school and stress more than just a handful of times. Which is pretty good considering! I thought I'd share some of my favorite pictures from the day. '


I missed Beanka!
 
 
 
Marc and I...futures so bright, gotta wear shades.
 
 
 
He cracks me up!
 
 
My favorite picture of the day!
 

 
Can you spot the fish?!? 
 
Sheepies

 
Elephants are so surprisingly graceful.

 
I just finished an essay for chemistry class, now dinner time before heading to my classmates house for chemistry cramming before the test tomorrow!!!
 

Pumpkin Time!

I think I forgot to tell you guys that I got an AB on my test last week! I'm proud :) I have another test tomorrow though, and I haven't been as disciplined to study. We are actually headed to the zoo today to try and clear our heads (we got free tickets). So studying will come later.

I made pumpkin oats for breakfast, which is actually Marc's favorite! That surprised me! He said it's because of the peanut butter after some prodding LOL!

2 cups oats, 1 cup milk, 1 cup water, 1 cup pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar to taste :) A blob of smucker's Natural PB on top!

Have a happy Sunday!

Friday, September 14, 2012

Weird Haired Turtle

My hair didn't want to cooperate this morning. Weird Hair.


 
I'm a turtle. My life is on my back. HEAVY!

 
I hate leaving them.



I made bad choices today food wise, better tomorrow?!? YES!
 
P.S Thank you all for your warm welcomes back and your dedication to my life! It makes me feel a little less like a small ant in a big anthill city :)
 
Off to listen to my gansta rap pandora station and annoy my husband with it's awful lyrics. Sometime we just have to turn our brains off and bump the bass.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Mount Mary's Centennial Year

My school is celebrating it's 100th year and we got the benefits! Free lunch, cake and ice cream!

 
Happy Birthday Mt. Mary!
 

 
Thursdays are always my hardest days at school, so I'm glad it's over! Just for fun...here's the inside of a HUGE geode in the science wing.

 
Artsy Fartsy.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Turkey Chili and MORE!

Today was spent mainly at this place.

Don't let the beauty fool you! School is at a seriously different level here. I guess there really is something to the old saying "Higher learning". When I am feeling this stressed out, and overtired, sometimes only a comforting meal will help take the edge off. In comes Turkey Chili with leftover butternut squash from our pizza yesterday. MArc was the head chef in this creation while I tackled the Whole Wheat cornbead.
Have you ever tried Whole Wheat Pastry Flour? It has an amazing light texture for what's known as a very dense product. I even made a vegan chocolate cake with chocolate ganache with it tonight! I guess you can tell how nerve wracked I am!
 
I have to say this cake was amazing, go check out Mama Pea! Her cookbook has changed my home cooking LIFE!

Well hope  you all have a wonderful night, I'm shooting for a midnight bedtime...let's hope I can squeeze all of my work (two journal entries, one essay rough draft, 1 chemistry worksheet, 2 online physiology worksheets, and organizational planning- my head hurts) into 3.5 hours!

Goodnight!