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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Thank Goodness For Sunshine!

I have given in, but not given up. I decided to take the antibiotics I was prescribed since things are still kinda crazy in my belly. However, I do believe the best medicine I have gotten today was the sunshine and the hanging out time with my family. It has been absolutely beautiful here! We were supposed to go out to dinner with friends, but unfortunately our friends' baby had some stomach issues last night, so we postponed it until next week. Hopefully everyone will be 100% next week! When we got the call, we threw open the windows and started scrubbing the house. Our house is not so messy that it takes all day to clean, I have just taken my time and cleaned a little all day. It feels great to be sitting here with a clean house and fresh air! I am still in my pjs...I plan to shower in a minute and then go make fried rice. Ginger and sesame oil are supposed to be great for the belly! I plan to eat a ton of it!


The illustrator made me an incredible omelet for lunch today. I think this may be my favorite combination...bean sprouts and hummus (I used oven roasted garlic in it this time). The creamy garlicky hummus goes so well with the crispy sprouts...perfection! Also, have you noticed that things just taste better when someone that loves you makes them? I don't know why, but this omelet just tasted so much better than when I make them. 


Since the smells were so springy today, I decided to throw a little lemony cake in the oven. 


The recipe is not quite there, but it went perfectly with our tea time outside. 


I kind of just threw a few things together I had around so we could have a treat this afternoon. 


The illustrator called this cobbler cake. If you like texture (which I do) this had all three for a treat...the bottom was cakey, the middle was gooey and the top was crispy. I'm just not sure most people would be in to all three in the same cake. So, I will work on it.

We sat on the patio with our treat and tea this afternoon...this was really the kind of day I needed. 

I hope everyone got to enjoy today too!
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21 comments:

  1. Eleanor@eatinglikeahorseFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I don't think there's anything wrong with three different textures in one cake - sounds perfect to me!
    And I'm glad I'm not the only one that sits there and appreciates a sparkly-clean house :-)

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  2. Tina @ Faith Fitness FunFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Things always taste better when someone else makes them! And the weather is so fabulous! Glad you got to enjoy it some. :)

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  3. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog)February 19, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    The different textures sound awesome, actually!!

    Hope your tummy feels better. I know all about tummy woes. :(

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  4. LisaFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Mmmmm...bean sprouts and hummus! That combo does sound especially good.

    I totally envisioned the fresh air thing, and relaxing, and it is so not going to happen here any time soon---we're just in the middle of another blizzard.

    Hope you start feeling better soon!

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  5. Heather (Where's the Beach)February 19, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Girl sunshine is almost always the best medicine! So glad you had a beautiful day.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    sunshine gives off Vitamin D which builds up immunity. Exactly what you needed!
    LC

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  7. Jess@Healthy ExposuresFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    the lemon cake looks wonderful! I, too, like the sounds on the different textures. It's the best of all worlds ;)
    Glad you guys got some sunshine today - send it along, please!

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  8. Christin@purplebirdblogFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Um, those three textures sound like my PERFECT cake actually. :)

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  9. AverieFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    the cake sounds sooo good!

    glad the sun came out :)

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  10. MelissaNibblesFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Your day sounds heavenly. I'm glad you're feeling a tiny bit better!

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  11. inmytummyFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    It was so nice out yesterday! I think it's suppose to be nice out today too, although a bit cooler.

    I hope you feel better soon.

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    That cake looks delicious! Glad to her you're getting some TLC while you're not feeling well. It IS nice when someone cooks for you :) Hope you're feeling better soon.

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  13. Laura @ Sprint 2 the TableFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Wasn't yesterday a relief after all the cold weather?! I'm hoping it clears up today.

    Lemon cake sounds like the perfect way to celebrate - looks delish!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I'm glad you got to enjoy some sunshine! That cake looks divine!

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  15. HeatherFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    That cake sounds great to me. I'm in love with gooey textures!!
    Hope you're feeling better!

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  16. HeatherFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Sunshine is definitely good medicine! So glad you were able to enjoy some beautiful weather today! Hope you get to feeling better soon!

    And yes, things taste 100 times better when made for you by a loved one!

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  17. Kate (What Kate is Cooking)February 20, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    That lemon cake looks so good! I am making some next weekend for the Oscars, just like I did last year :)

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  18. Alisa FlemingFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Oh man, that really sucks. I hope everyone's tummies heal up quickly!

    I actually love the idea of a cobbler cake - I'm into the texture thing too, and not really a cake fan, this sounds more my style. Willing to share the recipe right now?

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  19. Pure2raw twinsFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    That lemon cake sounds just like something I would love!!!

    Hope your tummy gets better!

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  20. Madeline - Greens and JeansFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Sometimes some sun and wonderful company make all the difference (but I'm hoping that those antibiotics help too!)

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  21. LifeasKristinaFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I always say things taste better when someone else prepares it! Love the bean sprout hummus combo!
    I'm heading to florida on Tues-can't wait for fresh air!!!! Hope you feel better soon:)

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