Emmmpanada

Emmmpanada
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At first I was a little embarrassed to pick up a box of instant pie crust mix. Just add water! But I quickly got over it when I realized that this box of instant pie crust saved me enough time slaving away in the kitchen, that I could realistically stuff and bake out about 20 mini-spicy "beef" empanadas on a week night. Boo-ya.

Boxed crust! I know. I'm a busy mom and I'm allowed some modern conveniences, however tacky they may be.

Thinking of crust, I am remembering a great Ira quote from a couple of weeks ago.

Me: Ira, what do you want for dinner?
Ira: Pizza crust.

One of a kind

Aww.
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Before the holiday break, Ira was sent home with this amazing felt ornament made by one of his awesome teachers. So freaking cool.

Have a kid (a cool one if you can), they're great!

Who wants a peanut butter spoon?

Who wants a peanut butter spoon?
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Step right up. Show me your best human tricks! I have peanut butter spoons for everyone. Seriously, we buy it in vats from Costco.

Soy good

Vegetarian vietnamese-style sandwich
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I had the best tofu sandwich for lunch today at Wayside Noodles. This photo is not the one I had, but they were kind of similar. It had fried tofu, some kind of teriyaki sauce, carrots, cukes, fresh jalapenos, all on a soft and crusty baguette. Hold the mayo please. It was so good, I did not want it to end. Bonus: It was under $5!!

I haven't been blogging lately, but really should. I sometimes end up with enough free time to read the entire internet and the comments. I hate to sit on these blogging hands anymore. Where to start?

We had a pretty tragic holiday season, which for me continues to drive home the point, more than ever, that anything can change at anytime. I find it so important to be present in the moment. I don't like to make resolutions (I once vowed to drink nothing but champagne and look where that went), but being cognizant of this life as it goes along is one thing I am trying to do more of.

So as I ate my awesome sandwich today, I REALLY ate it. Instead of wolfing it down, I took the time and tasted everything. In those few moments, Liz Lemon, it was the best sandwich of ALL TIME.