*Bake in greased casserole at 350F (180C) for an hour
Sunday, 30 August 2009
Luchen Kugel
*Bake in greased casserole at 350F (180C) for an hour
Saturday, 29 August 2009
X-Factor
Jamie Archer
Miss Fitz
Friday, 28 August 2009
I ♥ My Friends/Family
My sister Alison also sent this super cute penguin hat from Etsy, modelled here by Gee Gee and Emma.
Sunday, 23 August 2009
22 weeks
*Total weight gain: Don't know, they don't weigh me at my appointments
*How big is baby?: Spaghetti squash or papaya
*Maternity clothes?: Yup
*Sleep?: I've been attempting to nap, but I wake up feeling even worse then before I slept
*Labor signs?: No
*Belly button in or out?: Innie
*What I miss: Energy
*What I'm looking forward to: Preview of "Funny People" tonight
*Milestone: Getting our flat valued to go on the market
Saturday, 22 August 2009
X-Factor is back!
The format is the same as last year, except contestant must audition in front of a live audience as in the "Got Talent" format. I have to say I'm not a fan of the addition of backing music at this stage; I don't think you get the same impact you get with a capella auditions.
Perhaps it's not surprising then that one of my favorites is Duane Lamonte, who sang a capella. he made it through the 1st rounds last year, but not to the live shows.
I haven't watched the X-tra Factor yet, but all in all I wasn't that impressed with the 1st episode. I feel like I barely saw any auditions and where were the groups? the over 25s? Hopefully it will get better as the season goes on.
Friday, 21 August 2009
I ♥ Esteban
Cincinnati's emergency kicker and international soccer fan booted the decisive extra point late in the first half and the Bengals beat the sloppy New England Patriots 7-6 on Thursday night.
'' 'Esteban' Ochocinco is back, the most interesting footballer in the world,'' Ochocinco said. ''Everyone has to remember, I've always said that soccer is my No. 1 sport. I think Ronaldinho would be proud of me right now.''
Ochocinco practices kicking but had never done it in a preseason or regular-season game in his eight years with the Bengals, the first seven as Chad Johnson . But when Shayne Graham 's groin felt sore in pregame warmups, coach Marvin Lewis decided to rest the team's franchise player and see what Ochocinco could do.
He did very well.
After the game, Ochocinco pulled out his PDA and displayed a photo of him with soccer star David Beckham.
''Soccer's my first love, Kicking's easy ... like riding a bike,'' he said. ''I can kick them from 50, 60 yards, left or right hash mark. ... I kicked all through high school.''
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Greek Nachos
1 packet of Quorn mince
4 pita pockets
1/2 cucumber
1-2 tomatoes
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 lemon
160g feta
Spice Mix:
2 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1) Cut Pitas in half and then into wedges. Drizzle with olive oil sparingly and bake in the oven at 200C for 10 minutes or until brown and crisp.
2) Roughly Chop Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Feta and set aside.
3) Mix yogurt and zest and juice of lemon and set aside.
4) Brown Quorn in a little oil and then add 1/2 cup of water and the spice mix. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat until all the liquid is gone; about ten minutes.
5) Arrange pita chips on a plate and top with "meat," and feta. Grill until cheese melts.
6) Top with tomatoes and cucumbers. Drizzle with lemon yogurt sauce and enjoy!
NBH adds that he put a few drops of peppermint extract to the sauce, but only because we didn't have any fresh mint. He'd add the mint to the sauce and garnish with it as well next time.
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
21 weeks


*Maternity clothes?: Yup
*Belly button in or out?: Innie
*What I miss: Nice hair. My hair looks like crapola still.
Monday, 17 August 2009
Pretzels & Puppies
Sunday, 16 August 2009
Elvis, Madonna & Us
32 years ago
6 years ago

Saturday, 15 August 2009
Detailed Scan
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
20 weeks


Monday, 10 August 2009
1st Anniversary Weekend
He made me a bouquet of origami tulips, since the traditional 1st anniversary present is paper. He also got me vouchers for cooking classes at Braehead foods, which I am super excited about!
We had a free night at the hotel we held our Scottish reception at as well as dinner and breakfast. We assumed we'd have to choose from a set menu, but we got to have ANYTHING off the menu for free! Here's what we had:
Saturday, 8 August 2009
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
19 weeks


*Total weight gain: Haven't weighed myself since last week
*How big is baby?: mango, mmm I had some in a smoothie this am
*Maternity clothes?: jeans all the time, tops sometimes; wearing a top my mom got me today
*Sleep?: I think it's time for one of those special pillows as I keep waking up with a dead arm that's been under my side/stomach
*Best moment this week?: Introducing the baby to Cincinnati style chili, mmm
*Movement?: Not very much lately
*Food cravings?: Sweet stuff
*Labor signs?: Nope
*Belly button in or out?: In; ordered a PTFE belly bar today
*What I miss: Energy
*What I'm looking forward to: Celebrating our 1st anniversary with dinner/bed/breakfast at the Millennium (where we had Scottish reception) on Saturday
*Milestone: I can see my bump even through over sized t-shirts