08/13/2010

Bits and Bites: The Weekly Round-Up

Bread

I had the night to myself last night while Rob and the boys are away on another boys-only camping trip, and truth be told I really needed it.  I had laundry to do, an article to write, a fridge to clean and a book to read. I've also been super sleepy this week which I think is a combination of coming down from my post-vacation high and rushing back to a busy week at work.  

I've been trying to slow down my pace a little, just so I can enjoy these last few weeks of summer, but for one reason or another we seem to be on the go almost every night.  This makes dinner a little challenging and has reminded me I really need to equip myself with an arsenal of twenty-minute meals for the upcoming school year.  Do you have any suggestions?  I would love to hear them.

Here are a few things I'm thinking about this week:

  • Are you going to visit a friend or family member at a cottage this summer?  S'mores To-Go Boxes would make a fun hostess gift.  They can be as simple or as elegant as you like and really, who doesn't like campfire cookies?

  • I work with this fun girl.  Her grilled pizza recipe looks fantastic.

  • We're making a bruschetta bar  for dinner on Sunday.  With this bread.  I want to perfect my bread making skills this fall.  If you have a favourite recipe or book recommendation please let me know.

  • Like many others out there, I can't wait to watch her eat this weekend.

How about you? Have you come across anything interesting this week?  Please feel free to share and/or link in the comments section below.

Aug 13, 2010 9:30:49 AM

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The Orchard

Did you watch the movie yet? I saw it last night. I liked it - but I think I liked the book more.

Posted by: The Orchard | 08/15/2010 at 12:49 PM

Jan Scott

I feel exactly the same way.  I liked it, but not as much as I hoped I would :)

Posted by: Jan Scott | 08/15/2010 at 07:07 PM

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