Summer lovin' and Meatless Mondays!

I'm fitting in two posts in one today so bear with me. Memorial Day was a blast with a surprise visit from Mom & Dad (my parents). With a quick trip to Trader Joe's we had ourselves a all American BBQ (meatless Mondays was also on holiday). On Tuesday we took the grandparents to the aquarium and Robby's first visit! It was the perfect trip....quiet, calm and fast.  Robby and Grandpa are on the same schedule: quick trips and not much sun! I would like to say that Robby LOVED seeing all the sharks swimming and was so intrigued by the brightly colored fish passing by, but honestly he just likes being out and about with the family and smiles at everything and everyone. Mom & Dads visit was short and sweet and Greg had only went into work once that week (ahhh teachers summer schedules). Over all the first week of summer was a hit!
~Lisa

Here is a super easy "Meatless Monday"meal idea. I know its the summer but I still love my soup. Trader Joe's has the best tomato soup its so easy to make. That along side a great grilled cheese and you have your self a quick comforting meal. Enjoy!
~Lisa

Don't judge me and my butter usage. 

Fontina cheese is such a great pick for grilled cheese. 

Just in case you were wondering if a 9 month and a 10yr old can both fit into a pack -and- play....they can!

If you come to my house and see teeth marks on all my furniture you know why.

Meatless Monday!

I'm crazy about all things Asian. And there art of food has me mesmerized. I try to pick up a little here and there and Im sure nothing I do is too, authentic but I'm trying!

Here is my little spin on a easy Asian meatless meal.

Thanks to my LPO box I'm love'n Bok Choy!

oyster mushrooms (my favorite fungi).

Noodle stir-fry with oyster mushrooms and bok choy. 

Veggie steamed buns: You can get these at a good international market . Super easy to make just steam in microwave!

And don't forget the sauce of all sauces. Perfect with EVERYTHING. 

Enjoy your Meatless Mondays!

~Lisa

Meatless Monday!

So for the past couple of months we have turned Mondays into meatless Mondays. Its something I look forward to. This last Monday was one of my favorites. With a few ingredient's from Trader Joe's (my food shopping mecca) I was set out to try my new meatless meal.

Another thing that helps me out with my meals on Mondays is my Los Poblanes veggie and fruit boxes.

Organic "mostly local" food that is ready to be picked up on Mondays. With the different varieties of veggies It "forces" me to be creative with my greens. Meatless Mondays are perfect for those of you who love there meat but can appreciate tasty alternatives. 

~Lisa 

LPO box 

Thin cut sweet potatos tossed w/ a little olive oil & roasted in the oven are the perfect alternatives to onion straws. 

I've been eyeing these rolls for some time, just needed the right meal to use them in.

Ta-da!!

This is one of my favorite meatless meals. Soo good. 

Some beautiful strawberries from my LPO and a little left over white chocolate purple melts..........

.......and you've got your self  "purple rain dipped strawberries" (very romantic)