Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram Boom. 10 minutes later, a random lady had provided the name of a park on the river, with specific instructions on how to hike to the illustrious Field of Poppies. So off we went, cameras in hand. I took a bazillion pictures of flowers and got one semi-decent shot (if you are a Real Photographer, stop snickering, it makes you sounds like a horse anyway): Aaaaaaand here’s what Sandi got: I’m not really sure how she succeeded in making my baby look like the Jolliest Christmas Elf That Ever Was, but she totally did. I can just see him with a tiny little hammer tinkering away at an Etch-a-Sketch, pointy ears a-twitching. As if to rub it in our face, Charlotte the Stoic was laughing and singing the whole car ride home. She giggled like a maniac about how half of her booty is purple and the other half is green and poopy poopy poopy. How did I not think of resorting to potty humor when it mattered most?? If you want to see the rest of the shoot, here it is. Thanks Sandi for photoshopping in both mine and Eric’s heads on the family shot so that we didn’t look like huge-mouthed Muppet characters (we were trying to make our kids smile for the camera.) Your talent is dumbfounding. Some nights my veggie side is frozen peas from a bag, or steamed broccoli zapped in the microwave for a few minutes. When I want something a little bit fancier this is definitely the vibe. The acidity of the tomatoes contrasts with the cheese and cream, and garlic magically seasons the whole dish. It’s really not that hard, I should totally make it again this week! Easy Quiche Recipe with Bacon and Spinach « healthy brunch pairing! Ribeye Steak Recipe (Grilled or Pan-Seared) « I love the bright red and green of the veggies next to a perfect ribeye. Best Chicken Alfredo Recipe « feel better about all the creamy, cheesy pasta, because you’re serving it with all those fresh healthy veggies! Lemon Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce « perfect flavor combo. 20-Minute Pan-Seared Salmon with Arugula Pesto « I love this pesto! So bright. Slow Grilled Mustard Chicken « a taste sensation you won’t be able to resist. Balsamic-Browned Butter Asparagus « I can take down a whole pan of this stuff Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Asparagus « comfort food PLUS veggies, yes please Homemade Asparagus Soup « creamy, tangy, perfect soup for spring Simple Grilled Asparagus with Lemon from Hey Grill Hey Ranch Roasted Asparagus from Swanky Recipes Asparagus Ricotta Tart from Le Petit Eats
