Wednesday, April 28, 2010

My life is getting wild...

I am so sorry I have been so behind on blogging....but this is why: LSU DAY AT THE CAPITOL IS TOMORROW! Get excited! There will be fun and interactive displays and demonstrations in the Rotunda from 10:00am until 3:00pm. At noon, join us on the steps of the Capitol for a CELEBRATION with the LSU Tiger Band, Golden Girls, LSU Cheerleaders, Mike the Tiger, Miss LSU-USA and LSU Athletic Coaches! All will be available for photos ops after! There will even be LSU Dairy Store Ice Cream being passed out to those in attendance!


On Friday, April 30th, get excited about Spring Greening Day on Campus! From 10:30 am-4:30 pm you can help us make LSU even more beautiful! This campus beautification project is going to allow volunteers to help plant flowers and plants across campus! This first ever event should prove to be fun! Volunteer here!


Lastly, Chris and I were in the need for a quick lunch the other day and we were both on campus. We discovered that the Veggie Fried Rice at Chinese Combo King is AWESOME and very, very worth the price! They have a lot of veggie options and even some tofu entrees that look amazing! I definitely think you should check it out!


I hope you all are doing well and I promise I'll start cooking soon!

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

One Day without Shoes-TOMORROW


Tomorrow (April 8th) is "One Day without Shoes"


One Day Without Shoes is the day we spread awareness about the impact a simple pair of shoes can have on a child’s life. On April 8th, TOMS is asking people to go the day, part of the day or even just a few minutes, barefoot, to experience a life without shoes first-hand, and inspire others at the same time.

Learn more and show your support by RSVP-ing to an event in your area! Over 80,000 people have pledged to participate tomorrow, join us!

Are you an LSU Tiger? Join Tigers GEAUXING Barefoot!

Why oh Why...

do you tempt me sweet chocolate???? My coworker has a basket of candy on her desk and normally it isn't an issue...but today...

Me + crummy, stressful, stupid day + walking by her desk 100 times = Fatty Patty enjoying chocolate

and this:

Ugghhh....hurry up quittin' time! Hope y'all are having better days!

Monday, April 5, 2010

Sunday BBQ

Well, it has been CRAZY lately! With weddings and work revving up, I haven't had time to blog...let along cook! Let's just say, the Fresco Bean Burrito at Taco Bell has been served at my house more than once these past two weeks! So sad, I know...but quick, easy and I don't have to get out of my car to enjoy it!

Yesterday, I was determined to have a nice Easter Sunday BBQ...and that is exactly what we had! Chris put his outdoor grill to work with Veggie Kabobs while I whipped up Baked Beans and Potato Salad. Yum, Yum, Yum!

For the Kabobs, Chris chopped up bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, squash, and tomatoes. After marinating in a little olive oil/salt/pepper/garlic mixture, he popped them on some bamboo skewers and had a good ol' time grillin' outside again. We both thought our investment in a nice outdoor grill was wasted when we gave up meat...we were so wrong!

Now, I'll admit I got a bit lazy with the baked beans. Alicia Simpson has a tasty recipe in Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food but it served 12-14 people and I got a headache when I tried to redo the recipe for just two. SO, I found a can of Bush's Vegetarian Baked Beans, popped it open, dumped them in a pot and put it on the stove! I added some garlic, chopped onion, and a little salt/pepper and voila...yum!

I actually put effort forth for the Potato Salad. Alicia's recipe was easy and tasty! I tweaked it a bit, but enjoy!

5 new potatoes (cubed with skin left on)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery (I just chopped up two sticks)
1 cup vegan mayo (if you can't find the mayo and don't mind if it isn't vegan, ranch dressing is a decent sub)
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons sweet relish
Salt/Pepper to taste
Paprika to style

Place your potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Boil until tender (about 20 minutes). Remove from heat, drain and let cool completely. Once cool, add the rest of your ingredients (minus the paprika). After moving to your serving dish, sprinkle the paprika across the top for presentation. Best served cold!

After lunch, I can attest that this dish is an awesome next-day leftover!