Sunday, June 16, 2013

Pinterest Meal: Light Summer Fare

I was recently talking to a co-worker about how I cook differently in the summer than I do in the winter.  The main difference is that I don't use the oven.  If it takes an oven, that means it's heavy comfort food (ie lasagna) and not something I'd want to be eating on a hot summer day.  She looked at me like I was from another planet.  I grew up that way.  We ate certain things depending on the time of year.  Now that the AC is on, I won't use the oven to cook meals.  Summer meals consistent of cold salads, tacos, and stovetop meals that are general lighter fare.  Desserts are of the chilled kind or just plain ol' ice cream.   Was my family the only family that changed their meal habits due to the weather?  Growing up in the Midwest, our summers are excruciatingly humid, so we're hot all the time and the AC doesn't detect humidity, so who wants to be turning on a hot oven to eat lasagna when it's 100 out with a heat index close to 120?  I know I don't.  Plus, it does heat up your house causing the AC to work even harder.  

I do know others who grew up around me who do cook that way, but was wondering what others do in other parts of the country.  Do you cook differently for summer vs. winter? 

Here are some new summer recipes I want to try this year from my Pinterest boards:

Watermelon Lemonade Margarita


Chicken Almond Salad
 
Seven Layer Ice Cream Pie


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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Pinterest Meal of the Week

I know I've been MIA lately.  I started a new job and had a loss in the family.  But I'll start coming back now...

How about a yummy Pinterest Meal idea?  It's warmed up and I was thinking light summer recipes.

Flavored Water Ideas


Chicken Salad
Rocky Road Pudding Mousse

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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Random Musing: What Do Your Feet Say About You?

I came across a funny post on Facebook showing a picture of feet and how the shape of them tells you your roots - Greek, Roman, Egyptian, etc.  Well, I got to thinking about what my feet say about me at a more personal level.  I found this quick quiz that tells you what your feet say about you.  It's a simple 8 question quiz and you'll get a full synopsis of what your feet say about you.  I was surprised, mine was very accurate.  What about you? 


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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Get Seen on Facebook

I want to make sure that you see your favorite feeds on Facebook...including mine of course!  You may have seen that Facebook has made another round of changes - again.  Here's a couple of ways to make sure that you see my posts in your feed as well as your other faves.

 Go to Finding Charm's Facebook page and hover over the "Liked" button.  A little window will show up with the following options:  Get Notifications, Show in News Feed, and Add to Interest Lists.

 Be sure to click on Show in News Feed or Get Notifications.  I wouldn't do both because you will get duplicate content and that's not necessary.  Show in News Feed does exactly what it says, but if you select Get Notifications, you will receive a message that I have made a post.  Now you can better organize your Facebook feeds from your favorite pages.  



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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Pinterest Meal of the Week

I love Greek food.  I work near a cute little hole in the wall cafe that serves gyros, kabobs, and baklava.  I enjoy that he also puts a Greek spin on typical American dishes.  I had not been in the cafe recently, because I've cut back on extras like going out to eat.  I ventured in on Friday and it inspired me to make a Greek dinner post.


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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Pinterest Meal Idea of the Week

Starting to warm up outside, days are getting longer, and that means Spring is around the corner.  So we'll be busy outside and making fun and exciting plans to spend our time.  I've put together a meal that utilizes many shortcuts.  One is a crock pot meal, another a prepackaged item dressed up, and then for dessert something quick and easy to whip up - literally!   

Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan

 Grab a mixed greens salad mix and your favorite dressing.

Parmesan and Herb Crescent Rolls
Source: sixsistersstuff.com via Finding on Pinterest



Snickerdoodle Mousse
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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Stick to Your Ribs Meal Idea

It snowed over a foot at my house this week and I went looking through my recipe boards on Pinterest and found some yummy "I'm trapped in my house so I'll cook forever" recipes.  Feel free to follow any of my boards on Pinterest!








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