Well, hi y’all! \u00a0I hope that you’ve had a good week. \u00a0Mine has been weird — mostly because of the week being shortened. Example: \u00a0I almost published this little roundup yesterday. \u00a0So, you know, the Friday one on Thursday.<\/p>\n
I promise that I’ve had my coffee.<\/p>\n
Anyway, just a couple of things that I’ve liked this week….<\/p>\n
First off, Little Green Notebook shows us how to redo a lampshade.<\/a> \u00a0She painted a dingy silk one a gorgeous shade of red. \u00a0Good idea!<\/p>\n Then, I really like the sound of this soup, Kale and Sweet Potato with Cumin and Lemon<\/a>. \u00a0It will probably not make the menu plan for everyone, \u00a0but it might be my lunch for next week. \u00a0Doesn’t it sound yummy?<\/p>\n This is conference week for most of my boys. \u00a0The parents traditionally supply a few meals for the teachers during the week, and so I’ve made a few extra things. \u00a0First, the always loved and dead simple Pound Cake<\/a>. \u00a0Six ingredients and so much better than a mix could ever be. \u00a0You should try it sometime. \u00a0Then, I made a few recipes of deviled eggs. \u00a0I know that everyone isn’t a fan of deviled eggs, but I love them and could eat them every day and I know that there are lots of folks who feel the same. \u00a0So, on a night when there are going to be a lot of casseroles on the potluck table, I make sure to bring them — just to shake things up a bit. \u00a0That, and, I don’t know of a casserole that could be made for less than 2 dollars — or less than 3 if you’re using free-range eggs. \u00a0Labor intensive, sort of, but definitely not costly. \u00a0My favorite recipe is:<\/p>\n 8 boiled eggs, cooled and peeled<\/em><\/p>\n 3 Tablespoons (or to taste, I do more) green olives with pimento<\/em><\/p>\n 1 1\/2 Tablespoons capers (or more olives if you’re out of capers or substitute kalamata olives for the capers)<\/em><\/p>\n 1\/2 t. dried thyme leaves<\/em><\/p>\n 3 Tablespoons olive oil<\/em><\/p>\n paprika for spinkling<\/em><\/p>\n Split the peeled eggs in half. \u00a0Put the yolks in the bowl of a food processor. \u00a0Process the yolks until they are very finely chopped. \u00a0Add the olives and capers and thyme and pulse until very finely chopped. \u00a0Add the olive oil and process until it is mixed in — should take a second or two. \u00a0Put the yolk mixture in a zip top bag and press out the air. \u00a0Cut a small bit off the corner of the bag and then squeeze the mixture into the cavity in each egg half. \u00a0Sprinkle with paprika and serve. \u00a0I sometimes garnish each egg half with a slice of green olive, just so people will know that the eggs contain olives instead of pickles. \u00a0Also, some people don’t like olives, so it’s helpful there, too.<\/em><\/p>\n **NOTE: \u00a0Be sure to use at least some pimento stuffed green olives in the mixture. \u00a0Don’t exclusively use kalamata because the resulting egg mixture will be the color of brown cement. \u00a0Not very appetizing. \u00a0And, yes, I did that yesterday. \u00a0What did I do? \u00a0Take them to school anyway, of course. Just like the boozy apple cake a few years ago….<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Did y’all see the Burberry collection for Fall 2012? \u00a0I did, because I read The Sartorialist. \u00a0Anyway, the shapes were interesting and I liked some of it. \u00a0The thing that really stood out to me, though, is that nearly every model had on an owl t-shirt as part of her ensemble<\/a>. \u00a0Unexpected. \u00a0Anyway, I bet that they sell a boatload of those t-shirts since they are almost certainly going to be more accessible and affordable that the other more structured pieces. \u00a0What do you think…..maybe a DIY is called for here? \u00a0I bet I could use Natalie Chanin techniques <\/a>to make a great owl t-shirt. \u00a0It shall be attempted.<\/p>\n Finally, I am feeling like I want to change my hair. \u00a0Maybe it is my age — maybe I just need a change. \u00a0I don’t know but I really like this one that I saw on the Sartorialist <\/a>. \u00a0But I don’t know. \u00a0Perhaps I should give it a whirl before I have some jowls turn up and prevent my longing for neck exposure. \u00a0What do you think? \u00a0Of course, it’d not look sophisticated or sleek — but I gave up on those long ago. \u00a0The con would be that I couldn’t put it up. \u00a0Hot, muggy summer is coming. \u00a0Okay, I think I’ve talked myself out of it, now.<\/p>\n I’ve been in an oldies mood when it comes to music lately. \u00a0This one, from Stealers Wheel came on the radio yesterday and I remembered how much I like this song. \u00a0Here it is with its antiquated music video…
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