Weekday Grub: Steaks!

I had a rough day at work today. R took pity on me and did the cooking today.  Nothing fancy, all self-explanatory.

Weekday Grub: Pulled pork sandwiches

This actually took a few hours to prepare.  I had to slow cook the pork shoulder before I could pull anything.  Another reason why I love using the Le Cruset.

Love: My new pots!

We registered for a set of Calphalon pots for our wedding because I was getting tired of staring at my mismatched collection from college.  All I had was a covered skillet and soup pot.

I was really hesitant to register for a cookware set as I was worried that we wouldn't use all of the pieces.   I thought about just adding a few pieces to what we already had, but R knew I wouldn't be able to live it down.

We initially registered for the Calphalon Unison Series because we need to hit a certain dollar amount to get the free registry gift.

We didn't get the set (or expect anyone to buy this for us) because it was so expensive, so we went ahead and re-registered for the mid-range Contemporary series.  Coupled with a completion coupon and a hefty giftcard, we got this:

We also scored the bonus utensils and dutch oven. Yay! And because we "completed" this on our registry, we're waiting on the free wok too! I love my new pots and pans, they make me want to cook. I'm just waiting for the kitchen of my dreams.

Sorry, no weekday grup pics, I'm eating leftovers for dinner today.  I know this sounds like a cop-out post, but I really do love my new pots!

The weekend!

We made the leftover salmon tonight.  I baked it with lemon juice and rosemary.  A lot easier than stir fry or grilling IMO.  It also looks prettier.  We also had leftover mushroom which I sauteed and added to the spinach.

I ordered these mini cakes from Citizen Cake last week.  A little pricey for regular consumption, but it was good. I'll let you guess which one fits with the description from their website menu. 

After Midnight Chocolate Cake
Our signature chocolate cake. Devil’s food cake layered with Scharffen-Berger dark and El Rey milk chocolate mousse. Finished with dark chocolate ganache, white & dark chocolate work and edible gold leaf.

Retro Tropical Shag
Genoise cake splashed with rum and an exotic passion fruit mousse, covered in vanilla buttercream and carpeted with un-sweetened coconut.

Covet: kitchen wares!

I have thing for pretty ceramics and colorful textiles.  What are you doing to me Anthropologie?!  I actually own some measuring bowls and oven mitts from Anthro, they're just too pretty to use.  I take them out once in a while just to stare at them.  I'm weird.  Here's what I'm currently coveting:

 

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Almost Clutter Free

Almost. I made an unofficial New Year's resolution to de-clutter my life. I decided to tackle my google reader since I had nothing better (natch!) to do at work.

I unsubscribed from almost all of my wedding inspiration blogs.  My blogroll looks so clean.  I'm a little sad, but I like the clean look of my google reader more.

I also decluttered our bedroom. I don't have a before picture, you'll just have to take my word for it. This is our bed, it takes up 75% of our room and it's only a full size bed.  

Here's the dresser my bestie partially bought it for me. R needed the TV in the room.  Yes, those are rabbit ear antennas, we decided that I should get my degree before we commit to cable. Next to it is the hamper.  That basket to the side is my makeup basket.  Yeah, I'm that vain Carly Simon!

And lastly, my closet.  This closet is 10% of my home closet, the sacrifices I make for marriage!

Weekday Grub: Corned beef and cabbage

This was Friday's dinner. I know it's not the best picture, but I assure you it was edible.  I'm not a big corned beef fan, but R bought it and I had to cook it before it died a slow freezer death.  It was really salty.

On a side note, I won a pudding ring at a fundraiser tonight.  My first raffle win and I win a pudding ring.

 

That wasn't all, here's the Bank of the West parting gift.

I'm totally jealous that our friend M won the grand prize trip to France.