Just watch...

Rough Morning

So this is were I started out my morning, I will say I'm completely lucky that I don't have cancer and that I was seeing a hematologist/oncologist which works in this wing at the hospital.  This is most certainly not a fun way to start the day and I said a little prayer for all those a saw there today.  Was definitely grateful that although I'm facing surgery in a few days, it could be worse

Race for the Cure

On Sunday, September 25, 2011, Downtown Milwaukee hosted the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to raise money for breast cancer research.  This is an incredibly important topic for all women and for men as well.  This was the first time I participated in the event, and I was glad I did.  I raced in honor of two family members who have fought the disease, one has beat it twice and the other lost her battle her second time around.

You can find more information about the annual event here: http://www.komenmilwaukee.org/

Here are some pictures of the event!

Survivors releasing their balloons

Start of the race! I was on the walking side

Yes, it took 1 hr 15 minutes for 5k, but I have 2 herniated discs!

Beautiful Pink Fountain

Go Brewers!

Nothing like a classic American game of baseball.  I won two ticket's to the Milwaukee Brewers v. Florida Marlins

It was a great game with great food and came out with a Brewer's win!  I forgot to take pic's of the yummy chicken and fruit I had (plus pretzels and cheese and maybe some cookies? Girls got to have some fun!).  Now on to the postseason, the first series sold out fast, but hopefully they win and I can make it to the next set of games!

Chocolate Pie...mmmmmmm

I came across this recipe for a healthy version of Chocolate Pie found here

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com

I must say I was scared at the thought of using Tofu.  I tried it once and was not a fan, but thought of giving it another go.  After much searching in the supermarket, I finally found it in the organic produce section.

This recipe ended up being ridiculously easy and incredibly delicious.  Instead of making one pie, I made mini's!  Much easier to pass around to friends without the hassle of cutting and making a mess.

This will surely be a repeated recipe in my household and has turned my mind to the positive on Tofu

Music I'm Lovin

I love music and that's an understatement, here's what I'm listening to right now


Listen To Your Love by Mona

Love More by Sharon Van Etten

Low Rising by The Swell Season

What the Water Gave Me by Florence + The Machine

True Love Way by Kings of Leon

Stuffed Peppers

Here's my 1st attempt in cooking and eating stuffed peppers.  I used the recipe found here Stuffed Peppers My Way and am very pleased with the results.

This was also my first time even cooking rice, it took a while to even locate the Arborio Rice in the supermarket, but once I got started, things moved quickly.

The filling is so flavorful I have made it since, just to eat without the peppers even!  the only suggestion I would make is just a tad less Italian Seasoning and salt.  I'm definitely eager to look for a meat filled stuffed peppers recipe now

Tomato Romp

I've wanted to do the Tomato Romp for three years now and have always had something come up, but not this year! The Tomato Romp happens on Milwaukee's East Side and is a day full of Bloody Mary's and Tomato throwing.  I got down there around 1 pm and was only able to make it through 8 of the 13 bars serving Bloody Mary's and chasers.  All the Bloody Mary's, with strong exception to 1, were good, and by the end I was a wee bit happy to say the least.  I will definitely be participating in this great event next year.
http://www.theeastside.org/

Hello!

Welcome to my blog! I've never done anything like this before, never even in a diary, so it'll take me a little bit of time to figure all this out.  I hope to post about the things I'm learning in life like how to cook (something I know very little of), exploring the city, and having fun.  So here we go and I hope this goes well!