Quote Me Mondays

"There's more to life than watching other people live it"

- Unknown

Easy Crepes

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I tried this easy crepe recipe the last time Mike had a weekend off. They were fast, easy and delicious.

• 3/4 cup flour
• 3/4 cup milk or more
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• pinch of salt

Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl. Fill a ladle about 3/4 full and ladle onto hot, lightly buttered griddle. Swirl the pan around to coat the bottom of the pan. Cook about 3 minutes, flip, cook about 30 seconds and viola!

recipe adapted from

Sushi Etiquette

I learned something today.

via SwissMiss

Vegetarian Meal Plan II

Black Bean Burgers with oven fries

Sicilian Penne with Mahi-Mahi and Eggplant

Quinoa with Black Beans and Corn

Black bean and Mushroom Enchiladas

Egg Salad Sandwiches

Parmesan Fish Sticks

Thai-Style Mahi-Mahi with Coconut-Curry Broth and Jasmine Rice

Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta

Things to Do 2010

Here is a list of things I would like to do this year; it's still a work in progress. Everything is local, so they don't take a lot of time or money. I plan on coming back to this list from time to time to add to it and update it.

Cascade Drive-In movie theatre - West Chicago, IL

Shakespeare in the Park - Cantigny Park - Wheaton, IL

Compete in a 5K (actual race to be decided)

Go to a cubs game (nope, I've never been to one)

French Market - Lisle, IL

Volunteer at a food pantry/soup kitchen

Take Olive to the Montrose Dog Beach - Chicago, IL



Lemon Creek Winery and Fruit Farm - Berrien Springs, MI

Have a picnic at the Morton Arboretum - Glen Ellyn, IL

Learn to Knit or Crochet

Make Sushi



Go to a Bears Game

Rock Climbing at Vertical Endeavors - Warrenville, IL

Climb the Naperville Carillon