I miss cooking!

Though I was able to churn out a quick dinner last night, I've not stopped today except for the hour of 9-10am when I had Pilates and promised myself I'd really be there and be present. Jack went home with a friend after school, and Ol and I have been hanging since noon. I sure wish he'd consider napping even once a week these days. As the day inches along towards its end, the hours sure start to seem long. We've had such a fun day but I'd be less tired if I'd been hopping on one leg this whole time. Tonight is Jack's Back to School Night, so dinner will be on the run at a meeting I have beforehand. As such I am seriously looking forward to tomorrow morning which I will spend alone in my kitchen baking an amazing cake and a dozen scones for a small catering order and spending time choosing and then making a lovely dinner for T and me. Aah. And then my class on Saturday morning- that will be wonderful and it'll be a treat to have to be surrounded by pots, pans, knives, and food.

Tomorrow's One Day Deal at Whole Foods

Quinoa, kale, carrots

Y'all, aren't these carrots just gorgeous? I don't have any plans for them yet, but based on appearance, I simply had to buy them.

For dinner, I was A) bored with what we'd been eating, and B) hungry for something that could ultimately be a whole meal in one bowl. So, I caramelized an onion, tossed in some chopped kale towards the end, then stirred in some cooked quinoa, slivered figs and crumbled blue cheese, as well as a bit of honey, a good dash of salt and of both Szechuan and black pepper. Not Tom's favorite, I actually felt it hit the spot. Unfortunately, I neglected to take a pic, but just envision a bowl of health + cheese.