Zucchini Fries

Zucchini fries are a great way to use zucchini!  I served mine with a chipotle aioli.  Cut the zucchini into strips.  Dip them into egg and then flour/seasoning mix.  Cook them in a 450 degree oven for about 10 mins. on each side or until golden brown.

 

My Inspiration: Zucchini Fries, Chipotle Aioli

I'm Back...sort of...

Well after a long hiatus filled with visiting family, camping, major renovations, and a computer crashing, I am happy to say that I am hoping to be back to blogging soon!  I am still working out the computer crashing thing, so I am unable to post pictures at the moment.  Hopefully I will be able to post shortly :)

Water Play

What you need...

Add food colouring and soap to water and let your kids be entertained.

My Inspiration: http://handsonaswegrow.com/2011/11/30-days-to-hands-on-play-water-play.html

Tuna Quinoa Burger

This recipe is a keeper! - http://blissdogyoga.com/2010/09/15/salmon-quinoa-burgers/

Note:  I substituted tuna for the salmon and added mushrooms, onions, and aoili.

Strawberries!

We went to a strawberry U-Pick the other day...here is what we did with them:

Strawberry Lemonade: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/strawberry-lemonade-recipe/index.html

Dehydrated Strawberries: http://puttingupwiththeturnbulls.com/2011/03/14/dehydrating-strawberries/

Strawberry Rhubarb Fruit Leather: http://www.rosybluhandmade.com/2012/06/14/diy-strawberry-rhubarb-fruit-leather/

Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins: http://www.robinhood.ca/recipe-details.aspx?rid=3446

Summer Meal Ideas

I've been on the hunt for quick, easy meal ideas for the summer.  Here are a few that I'd like to try:

-Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Almonds
-Summer Vegetable Crepes
-Caramelized Onion and Pear Flatbread Pizza
-BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy BBQ Cilantro Lime Dressing
-Red Waldorf Salad
-Greek Tacos
-Salmon Quinoa Burgers

If you have any ideas, feel free to leave a comment.  I'd love to add them to my collection!

Paper Bead Necklace

I just found a paper bead making kit at the thrift store, but I think it would be pretty easy to make on your own.  Here's how:

What you need: string, toothpicks, patterned paper cut into long triangles, glue

 Step 1: Roll up the paper tightly, using the toothpick.

Step 2: Put a little glue on the end of the paper to make it stick

Step 3: Thread your beads onto the string and tie it up to make your necklace.