Thoughts from a Thursday

Cooking Ramblings

1. Sometimes rainy days are fun. But only when I’m with my space heater.

2. Sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, and beer are just around the corner!

3. Working on a Saturday means it’s really only Wednesday:(

4. Basketball season kicks off tomorrow with the Duke-Davidson game. I’m so lucky that Matt found a ticket for me.

5. Pumpkin oats just get better and better.

6. It’s only November and I’m already turning into a brunette.

7. Not only was I pleasantly surprised with all the samples I got when I popped into Whole Foods (beer, pie, dips, cheese), but the hot bar and bakery area DOUBLED over night. I didn’t even realize they were doing construction all this time.

8. Matt’s parents are coming this weekend!

9. Collard greens do not cook down as much as kale or spinach. Chop into smaller pieces unless you want to be crunching through a bowl of soup.

10. Grilled cheese never gets old.

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  • Kath
    November 17, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    That looks like DAKOTA grilled cheese to me!

    • Laura
      November 18, 2011 at 11:45 am

      Yup!

  • Kristina
    November 18, 2011 at 8:35 am

    I love the first one as I also hate being cold (thus I moved to the South). While rainy days are great, they better be accompanied with a big blanket or space heater to keep me warm!

    p.s. That grilled cheese looks like the bomb.

  • Rachel D'Eredita
    November 18, 2011 at 8:54 am

    I’m super glad to hear Matt got you a ticket to the game – have fun!

  • Jen
    November 18, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Love your thoughts! I’m having the same #6 problem and I am craving grilled cheese now!

    • Laura
      November 18, 2011 at 11:45 am

      Thanks!

  • HRCK
    November 18, 2011 at 11:30 am

    Love list posts. 🙂 Do you ever dye your hair, or have you stayed so blonde naturally?

    I’ve also found that Whole Foods does a good job with non-obnoxious construction. Happy Thursday (for you)!

    • Laura
      November 18, 2011 at 11:45 am

      I haven’t ever dyed my hair and it ususally gets lighter in the summer. However, now that I’m older, it’s not really maintaining its color. I’m thinking of getting highlights, but I’m scared to try it (and it’s expensive!)

  • Jennifer L
    November 18, 2011 at 11:32 am

    I really feel you on number 6 🙁

    but also 2 and 10 😀

  • Kelli H (Made in Sonoma)
    November 18, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    I’m having tomato soup and grilled cheese tonight. I agree, never gets old! I actually like them more the older I get…lol

  • Dee
    November 18, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    I love this post! 🙂

  • lauern
    November 18, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    #1, 9, and 10 go well together! There’s just something about warm soup on a rainy day. If you’re simmering the soup awhile, you can add the greens much earlier and they’ll wilt a bit more, but chopping is probably your best bet 🙂
    Boo for working on Saturday, but at least your weekend sounds like fun! Do you always work on the weekends?

    • Laura
      November 19, 2011 at 2:12 pm

      🙂 I just had to work today because we had a graduation ceremony for one of our classes!