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How to Make Simple Delicious Croutons with Leftover Bread

January 15, 2014 2

Do you like croutons on your salad? Of course you do – they are yummy, crunchy, deliciousness! You don’t have to run to grocery store to pick up a bag, you can make your own – they are really easy to make! When we have bread that is getting iffy or has been in the freezer for a while, the mister pulls out a piece to make croutons to go with our dinner salad. Do you have a little leftover bread laying around, read on to whip up a quick batch of these yummy croutons:

Ingredients:

  • bread (any kind)
  • organic extra virgin oil olive
  • garlic salt

Preparation

Cut the bread into 1/2 inch cubes, toss in a bowl with organic extra virgin olive oil until mostly coated, then add garlic salt to taste. Bake at 350° or until crispy. Pull them out as soon as you think they are done or they will burn.

Have a Lovely Weekend + A Few Green Things

January 10, 2014 0

Hello, Friends! How was your week? I am busy trying to finish everything up today so I can enjoy our newly found 3 day weekend due to school closing because of an unexpected “rain day!” I want to finish up in time to have a little one-on-one time with Eben before the mister gets home for the weekend.

Tomorrow night, the mister and I are heading on a date night. One of my goals for 2014 was to spend more one-on-one time with my guys. A long evening out with my husband is exactly what I think we need to jump-start it! During the day we are taking Eben’s great-grandfather out for lunch, followed by a family sailing trip on Sunday. Sounds like a great weekend to me – how about you? Do you have any fun plans?

The video above made my day – it’s footage of the relationship between Zoologist Kevin Richardson and his lion friends, and a few hyenas too. It’s pretty amazing, I think you will enjoy it too. 

Also, before I sign off for the weekend, I thought you might enjoy these few green things:

– This frozen pink waterfall is kind of dreamy.
– I want to try out this service – live simply, buy ethically!
– This 3rd grader breaks it down, the difference between organic and conventional.
– Ahoy Matey! A recycled cardboard pirate ship!
– Are you walking enough? If not, you will want to check this out! 

I hope you have a nice, dry, and warm weekend – I will see you back here on Monday!

xo,
Sweet Greens

Rain Day!

January 10, 2014 0

You have heard of a snow day right? Well, today all of the schools in our county are closed due to rain. That’s right – it has been raining for the past 4 days and last night it poured all night long dropping 12 inches of rain on our county. Luckily, we live in a new area that was build with proper drainage and retention ponds, so we feel fortunate not to be negatively affected by the water. However, my thoughts are with those who have been impacted by the flooding.

I hope everyone stays home out of the rain and safe. I am secretly excited to have Eben home today – I am thinking we should bake some cookies and snuggle up with a great movie or craft.

How do you spend a snow or rain day?

photo credit via WalterPro4755

Simple Superfood Recipe: Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes

January 10, 2014 0

Sweet Potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, fiber and potassium. They also provide 3 grams of fruit fiber per serving. Tip: Each 10 grams of fruit fiber may reduce your risk of coronary heart disease by 30%. Tweet This!

For some reason I really crave sweet potatoes in the winter and the mister makes the yummiest ginger mashed sweet potatoes. They add a perfect sweetness to any meal – and kids love them, read on for the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 3-4 large organic sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into quarters)
  • 1/2 stick organic butter
  • 3 tablespoons organic brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon organic ginger
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Boil the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes until you can easily pierce them with a fork, strain them and while hot, mash all of the ingredients together with a hand masher.

YOUR TURN: What is your favorite super food? 

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Rika Reclaimed Robot Toys are Fun for Green Kids

January 9, 2014 0

I have always loved children’s toys – especially fantastic vintage ones. Believe it or not, I still have a lot of my childhood toys stored away in my cedar chest. Which reminds me, I should really go through it one of these days – it has been years! Anyhow, I came across these reclaimed cardboard robots from Rika and I was a little nostalgic for times past. Aren’t they fun? I love their simplicity, moving joints and they are eco-friendly too!

These cuties are made in Lima, PerĂș by industrial designer Ricardo Geldres and plastic artist Kareen Nishimura. I think a set of these would look amazing on Eben’s bookcase – and then I could go in and admire them everyday. Ha!

Do you have a favorite vintage toy from your childhood? 

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