A New Family Member

Oh – I bet THAT got everyones attention!  Well, we do have a new member but it’s not human. It’s the Tribeca!   

We returned the Freestyle today … and  can you believe we actually got money back! What a lease deal!   We picked up our shiny, new and blue, Tribeca and Ted has been busy playing with his new mechanical, motorized toy as I’ve been typing.  It’s a nice car, but …well, it’s just a car.  If we had picked up a new puppy or horse, most anything with soft hair that has a brain, I’d be excited. 

I posted some really cool cake and other food sites today.  Make sure to check them out.

For dinner, Ted is having left overs on top of pizza and I have made “naked Quorn” chicken.  The Quorn was sauteed in a pan with 1/2 TBS oil.  I drizzled Balsamic Vinegrette and honey mustard on top. I had 1/4 cup white beans and steamed brussel sprouts.  I also “cheated” a little and stole a small bit of pizza: 

 

 

 

 

As for the holiday sweet treat orders, here is what I’ve accomplished:

chocolate strawberries

1.  White and dark chocolate covered strawberries.

cake truffles

2. Cake Truffles.  You obviously know what a chocolate covered strawberry is  – no explanation needed. But what about the little cake truffles.  This is a really neat way to use the left over cake cuttings when you level out a baked cake prior to icing. 

• Take the cake pieces that you have cut to level it off on top.
• Pour a little of your cake wash (I haven’t touched on “cake wash” yet….I will when I explain cake decorating) into a bowl with cake pieces and mix around. 
• Now form little “meatballs”.
• Prepare your chocolate and using dipping tools:     carefully coat the balls with chocolate.  I actually used a spoon to drizzle the chocolate as well as using the tools. Note: If you have never prepared the chocolate for dipping, make sure you look it up before hand because it must be tempered otherwise it will discolor.  I use Callebaut chocolate. In my opinion, the best you can buy.

dipping and decorating tools

 

I’ll be walking Shane at some point.  One great thing about walking in the dark is you get to peak in anyone’s window who hasn’t concealed themselves inside with curtains or blinds. I don’t mean stand there for 15 minutes casing the joint…just simply walking past, taking a peak, check the decor… if you see something..ahhhh, private? -quickly turn away ’cause it’s none of your business!  You all have a great night!

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It has been decided

I think we’re going to settle on the Tribeca. 

There’s a sense of relief yet a little remorse… 1. we don’t have to speak to any more car salesmen 2. we have to let go of some cash.  Guess since we have to get the vehicle, we may as well take advantage of these economic down times at the dealership and lock into a good deal. 

Accomplished some other tedious items today:  1. the advertising plan … for the most part anyway. 2. the month end summary and balances.  Phewww!  Can I now enjoy my week?!!! We’ll get ready for a meeting with a customer out of the UK and Sweden who are coming to visit on Monday.  That’s always interesting to hear what’s going on in other countries… on a first hand basis.  Ted and I will most likely be going to dinner with them so I’ll have to start thinking of a nice Italian place that’s open on Monday. 

I went searching for a Gingerbread Bagel recipe but couldn’t find anything. Since I had that little taste at Panera’s yesterday, I’ve had a very lustful craving for more.  See what happens when bread, sugar, and spices meet?  Oh be STILL my heart!  Better move on to some “clean” eating thoughts…tonight we had Tuna Burgers for dinner.  Served over baked acorn squash, mashed. Side of oven roasted brussel sprouts.  Now I feel better. 

Tuna Burgers

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