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Tosca Reno’s Turkey Meatballs

Posted on April 28, 2011 by sheswriteApril 28, 2011

I’m not much of a meatball girl, but these are yummy. Also it was a lot of fun to make them with Logan. The side dishes are broccoli and quinoa mixed with onions and orange bell peppers.

Turkey Meatballs
The Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook by Tosca Reno

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs. lean ground turkey or chicken
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 T. fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 T. fresh basil, finely chopped
2 T. fresh oregano, finely chopped… Read more ...

Wordless Wednesdays: Make Me Wanna Holler

Posted on April 27, 2011 by April 27, 2011

My boys are like their mama. They have very clear ideas on what they do and do not like.

Logan at 2 1/2 months old and not too happy with his Halloween outfit.

Ethan at 3 months old, equally pissed at Mom.

Finding My Way Out Of A Funk

Posted on April 26, 2011 by April 26, 2011

For days, I had been in a bit of a funk and what annoyed me is that I really couldn’t figure out what was wrong. I’m sure you’ve been there before too.

It led me to do some navel gazing. Running down the list of obvious reasons for happiness: My health? Check. Healthy kids? Check. Good husband. Check. Financial Stability? Check. Great Friends? Check.

Not to mention I’m on a glorious maternity leave that feels like a very long vacation. Well then, what the truck … Read more ...

Bowling For Jesus… Um, Kinda

Posted on April 24, 2011 by April 24, 2011

This Easter morning we woke up late like usual. We got all dressed up and headed out to spend a couple hours with strangers. Instead of sitting in the pews, we were lacing up our bowling shoes.

Despite the look on Logan's face, he had a great time.

Yep, this Easter She’sWrite went bowling. There’s an awesome bowling alley not too far from our house called Pinstripes. It’s not the typical alley that’s decked out 70s style and serves greasy pizza and plastic-cheesed nachos. … Read more ...

Wordless Wednesday: Chasing Spring

Posted on April 20, 2011 by April 20, 2011

Chicago’s had an on-again-off-again relationship with spring this year. This week it’s been more than off since it snowed two days and the temperatures have generally been in the lower 40s. I decided to find myself a little spring and summer in the only place it stays all around. Also, this was one of the items on my bucket list.

Garfield Park Conservatory