So the move is officially on! I am waiting to hear exactly which day it will be,but it is only a one day difference,so not too crazy making! I think I am on a movers high or something. So far, I have found a mover (but not booked,since I don't know the exact day!),gotten utilities set up, taken most things off the walls,purged my giant closet, done some deep cleaning, and spackled the walls. I am hoping that I will just be sitting by the curb with my well organized belongings when moving day comes...or at LEAST not be a frazzled mess come moving day. I know there is no getting around the stress 100% though!
As I pack up, I think of ALL of the things that have happened in this apartment,or since I've lived here. I feel as though I have lived my life here. It is for sure where I became a grown up...or at least took giant steps to get there. I can't wait for the next chapter, something new, something great, and bars within walking distance :)
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
the big move
Exciting news! It looks as if I have found a new place! Perfect is a strong word but the timing is just that, also the landlord is nice and the apartment is DARLING! It is much different than my place. I will be losing a bedroom,but it has tons of storage space. The place has a faux fireplace,hardwood floors, big rooms and is perfect for get togethers! It is a four minute drive to my office and a block from Starbucks (hello,perfect mornings). There is yard space and to the best of my knowledge, no crazy people dropping fish off on doorsteps. Clearly I am super excited! I am still waiting on all the details...its the most ridiculous phone tag ever,though I am confident it will work out, since the guy took the time to call me from another country (vacation) to tell me a place opened up!
So I'm setting little goals to make for a smooth moving day. This weeks goals are to do some deep cleaning, to purge my bedroom closet, and to choose an affordable mover. (Being on the third floor,I think spending the money might be worth it this time). I am open to suggestions....so what have you done to have an easier move?
So I'm setting little goals to make for a smooth moving day. This weeks goals are to do some deep cleaning, to purge my bedroom closet, and to choose an affordable mover. (Being on the third floor,I think spending the money might be worth it this time). I am open to suggestions....so what have you done to have an easier move?
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Super Bowl Multitasking
So the game is still on..go Giants...but I thought I would share my amazing SB meal with you, while its still fresh in my mind...and tummy for that matter....
Appetizer
Blue Cheese Chips (aka my new obsession)
2tbs butter
1 medium onion dinely chopped
2 tbs four
2 cups milk
8oz crumbled blue cheese
Pinch salt
1/2 tsp paprika
Combine the butter and onion and cook at a medium heat for 7 minutes. Wisk in flour for 1 minute. Wisk in milk and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add the blue cheese and stir untill its only a little lumpy. Throw in the salt and paprika. Finally, pour over kettle cooked chips and dive in!
Note: I am suuuuper sensitive to onions. If I eat or even smell a raw onion I get a migraine for days...my secret for cooking is using chopped frozen onions. Its a lifesaver, since so many savory recipes require onions! They are also cheaper than fresh onions and really, does anyone like chopping onion?
Main Event
French Dip Sandwiches
I am obsessed with crock pot food...it tastes the best and is the least effort. What's not to like. This is my new go-to recipe. I have tweaked it and I think I finally found the magic solution...
1.5 lb roast...whatever is on sale, as my grandma would say
2 cans french onion soup
16oz beef broth
1 cup red wine
Toss it all in the crockpot at a low heat for 3 hours or so. After that I turn it down to the keep warm setting, so its falling apart, but not overcooked. I try to have it in the crockpot for 6 hours, though longer, at the lower setting won't hurt it.
Toast a fresh sub sized bun, add provolone cheese and slices of the meat. Take a ladle of the delicious broth you made and use that as the beef dip. Enjoy!
Let me know if you try it out!
Appetizer
Blue Cheese Chips (aka my new obsession)
2tbs butter
1 medium onion dinely chopped
2 tbs four
2 cups milk
8oz crumbled blue cheese
Pinch salt
1/2 tsp paprika
Combine the butter and onion and cook at a medium heat for 7 minutes. Wisk in flour for 1 minute. Wisk in milk and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add the blue cheese and stir untill its only a little lumpy. Throw in the salt and paprika. Finally, pour over kettle cooked chips and dive in!
Note: I am suuuuper sensitive to onions. If I eat or even smell a raw onion I get a migraine for days...my secret for cooking is using chopped frozen onions. Its a lifesaver, since so many savory recipes require onions! They are also cheaper than fresh onions and really, does anyone like chopping onion?
Main Event
French Dip Sandwiches
I am obsessed with crock pot food...it tastes the best and is the least effort. What's not to like. This is my new go-to recipe. I have tweaked it and I think I finally found the magic solution...
1.5 lb roast...whatever is on sale, as my grandma would say
2 cans french onion soup
16oz beef broth
1 cup red wine
Toss it all in the crockpot at a low heat for 3 hours or so. After that I turn it down to the keep warm setting, so its falling apart, but not overcooked. I try to have it in the crockpot for 6 hours, though longer, at the lower setting won't hurt it.
Toast a fresh sub sized bun, add provolone cheese and slices of the meat. Take a ladle of the delicious broth you made and use that as the beef dip. Enjoy!
Let me know if you try it out!
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