I attempted to make Tina‘s Two-Ingredient pancake for breakfast today, but it didn’t end up looking much like hers.
It tasted okay (I forgot how sweet grilled banana is!), but I don’t think I’ll be making it again….I’d prefer a regular scrambled egg and banana on the side.
My coffee hit the spot today though. And still, it’s always fun to try something new.
Tried any new recipes lately?
On Sunday, my cousins from New Jersey were in town, so my parents hosted a bbq with a few other family members.
I said I wouldn’t post photos unless I told everyone they would be on the blog, so you’ll have to settle for a drinks photo (yes, they still drink soda…)
I baked cookie brownies and my mom made an amazingly delicious lemon-raspberry cake that I just had to share with all of you. If you like lemon desserts, you really should try this.
Lemon-Raspberry Cake (from Sunset Magazine, not my recipe, I just cut and pasted it here)
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/4 cup lemon curd
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 3/4 cups raspberries (about 18 oz.)
Powdered sugar
Directions:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Butter a 9- by 13-in. baking pan. In a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed, beat butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, salt, vanilla, yogurt, milk, and lemon curd until mostly blended.
- 2. Add flour, baking soda, and baking powder to bowl and beat until smooth. Spread half of batter in pan and scatter half of raspberries on top. Gently spread remaining batter over berries. Scatter remaining berries on top.
- 3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour; if cake begins to brown too quickly, tent with foil. Let cake cool about 1 hour, then dust lightly with powdered sugar.
I have three days left of staycation week. Noooooo…….don’t ever end!! It’s been interesting being around all week and changing my normal routine—
Here are some things I’ve noticed from being off work and bumming around the City all week–
1) There are a LOT of people hanging out at coffee shops during the day and bumming around the city like me. Do they work? Work from home? Did they made a ton of money from a start-up and retire at age 25? Or are they just taking a few days off work like me? What’s their story…so curious.
2) I learned that not having to sit in the car for 2+ hours every day makes me incredibly less stressed. I start getting anxious just thinking about commuting. Ugh.
3) I learned that I wake up at 6:30am on the dot even when I don’t have to. And that a 20 minute nap int he middle of the day makes me feel amazing.
4) I learned that even when I’m not at work, I still get hungry for lunch at 11am.
5) Charlie sleeps a lot during the day (I mean, I always knew this, but I’m not usually around him for a full week 24/7.)
6) Wearing yoga pants or shorts all day every day is really, really nice.
7) Getting a haircut, manicure, or going to the gym is MUCH less crowded if you go at 1pm on weekday rather than after work or on the weekends. I guess that’s obvious, but it’s been so nice to experience this.
8) The house gets much more messy when I’m home all day. I already had to vaccum three times.
9) There’s really nothing on tv during the day.
10) Sometimes, it’s hard to fully relax. I found myself filling my day with all sorts of things and actually had to force myself to lay on the couch for most of the day and not think about anything.
Maybe most of these were obvious, just what’s going through my head on this Friday morning.
All in all, it’s been a wonderful week. Today’s plans include the beach and happy hour downtown (which I never get to do because of commuting and dinner out). We’re going down to LA for the day on Sunday, but sticking around Saturday and Monday.
Happy Labor Day! Enjoy the last weekend of summer!
– What’d you learn this week?
– Are you good at relaxing?
– Do you like lemon desserts? Any good recipes?
– Labor Day plans?
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Jessica @ Fit Talker
August 31, 2012 at 6:55 am (292 days ago)That recipe looks great! I guess lemon curd is something you buy? I’m thinking maybe I’ve seen it at Trader Joe’s.(?)
This week I learned that I am not very coordinated, although I guess I already knew this, so it was just a reinforcement.
I actually have a great recipe for a lemon/blueberry bar. Off the hook!
Labor day plans, camping for a night but other wise just trying to RELAX. So no, i’m not that good at relaxing, as much as I want to be.
Rebecca
August 31, 2012 at 7:28 am (292 days ago)Camping will be fun! Yep, I’ve seen Lemon Curd at Trader Joes…and it’s usually in the normal grocery stores too in the jam aisle.
Alex @ therunwithin
August 31, 2012 at 6:59 am (292 days ago)I agree, it is hard to fully relax even when you know you can. I have the same sort of body internal clock that wakes me up no matter what. It is better I guess! I always wonder about those people that are always around. Ps. if that cake was gluten free I would be living in it, it looks heavenly!
lisa
August 31, 2012 at 7:15 am (292 days ago)I tried making Tina’s 2-ingredient pancake a few weeks ago and wasn’t very happy with the result. I guess practice makes perfect but I really didn’t like the egg-y(?) taste. I personally preferred KathEats banana oatmeal pancake. : )
Rebecca
August 31, 2012 at 7:27 am (292 days ago)I haven’t tried Kath’s pancakes yet…will look it up!
Courtney
August 31, 2012 at 7:22 am (292 days ago)Those recipes both look scrumptious! Thanks for sharing
jessielovestorun
August 31, 2012 at 10:28 am (292 days ago)I’m more intrigued and drooling over those cookie brownies than the cake. Looks absolutely delicious! I’m glad you’ve had such a wonderful stay-cation so far.. but sad that it’s coming to an end for you
. I literally laughed out loud when you mentioned about your dog sleeping throughout the day. Dogs really do have an easy life right?? haha
AnnaTheApple
August 31, 2012 at 11:53 am (292 days ago)I can’t really just sit and do nothing. I get antsy and feel the need to do something. But when I’m busy or at work all I want to do is nothing! Ironic I suppose. Those cakes look so good. Definitely have a cake craving now thanks hehe!
Jodea
August 31, 2012 at 11:08 pm (291 days ago)I’m exactly the same!
Rebecca
September 1, 2012 at 12:56 pm (291 days ago)Stacie @ Snaps and Bits
August 31, 2012 at 2:11 pm (291 days ago)Sorry it’s almost over and hope you have a great long weekend!!
Rebecca
September 1, 2012 at 12:58 pm (291 days ago)Hope yours is great too!
Kailey
August 31, 2012 at 3:38 pm (291 days ago)My labor day plans include attending classes…we don’t get the holiday
Booo.
One thing I love about people watching is just creating stories of how that person lives and what they are doing in that time/place.
Rebecca
September 1, 2012 at 12:57 pm (291 days ago)I love doing that when I people watch! It’s especially fun at the airport to make up stories about where they’re going and why
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
August 31, 2012 at 7:02 pm (291 days ago)I love lemon desserts and since raspberries are pretty much my absolute favorite, I’ll definitely be trying this one. Glad to hear you are enjoying your staycation. My Hubby was on staycation all week too, but I had to work. Boo hiss.
Apples and Arteries
September 1, 2012 at 5:51 am (291 days ago)Such a pretty dessert. I’m not good at relaxing. I took yesterday off to catch up on errands and cleaning. But I spent about 3 hours working, then went for a run (it was hot–should’ve gone first-thing in the AM), Target, cleaning, etc. Maybe today I’ll relax and read.
Rebecca
September 1, 2012 at 12:56 pm (291 days ago)Sounds productive….but I hope you are relaxing and reading today!!