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my Easter Bunny likes to give umbrellas, or pajamas.. and then there was the year he bought all the college kids/new grads frying pans and turned them into our baskets.

Ice cream cake - seriously - crush a few cups of oreos in a 9x13 pan, cover with a layer of fudge (butter, few egg yolks, chocolate chips, powdered sugar) the once that's set, 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream softened and the coconut milk, poured on top, toast some coconut to dust, allow it to set and enjoy. Family fav - though the original top layer is vanilla ice cream with 2 shots of creme de mint... sometimes you need to switch it up

oh... so pretty and so wonderful!

i love making them in the crockpot/slow cooker. Scrub clean, dry, poke with a fork, then wrap in foil. Throw in the crock on low on the way out the door to work 8-10 hours later amazing potatoes. (or on high for 4ish hours). The insides are creamy and have a huge potato-essance flavor and the skins become crispy

And always make extra that way I have leftovers to make baked potato soup later in the week - plus no wasted energy/time since your crock is already running.

quiche!!!!

I have my monthy dinner party with this girls, and the theme this time is "Heels, Hoops, Sticks & Suits" a product of "Caliente" July gone completely loco!!! Since the requirement is that the food be on a stick (wear your heels, biggest hoop earrings and bring your bathing suit) I was at a bit of a loss... the hostes was doing kabobs, all of the obvious things we're boring until I embraced the season - Caprese Salad on a stick!!! Sweet cherry tomatoes from the farmers market, basil from my balcony and fresh mozzarella all threaded on skewers and drizzled lightly with reduced balsamic vinagear and olive oil - I wish I had remembered to take a picture.

@danielboc - that's exactly what I do. Today's "leftovers" get thrown in the freezer on the way out to the door this morning and become beautiful, flavorful ice cubes to use tomorrow morning. Hot, fresh coffee + coffee cubes + dressing of choice = happiness

You call it laziness - I call it appreciating my bed.

Necessary time needed to refresh my soul and recharge my batteries. Wonderful post

fyi - you ruined yoga for me last night. i read the post before going to class.... no self awareness or peaceful meditation for me. i contemplated my cupboards, if i had the ingrediants, and if i made it how long until i could reasonably eat it. will power won... but only my a hairsbreath

as a lactose intolerant person, it took me a while to find a happy milk "substitute" - especially for one who used to drink 3-4 huge glasses a day.

Though soy was the first step, and rice felt awkward, almond is an amazing answer. I've found Blue Diamond, specifically the unsweetened, plain is the best. Great for ceral, pretty handy in cooking (though not all) and the shelf stable box is great. I can buy tons on sale and use them as I need them. Though recently my local Meijer's started carrying the large refridgerated containers.

@ScottArany - and though I love goat cheese - I can't quite make the leap to goat milk, plus the lack of rediably available sources for me.