BIG NEWS.. for me at least!!

This is BY FAR the UGLIEST peep massacre yet–Toasted peep mixed with a toasted Ferrero Rocher Hazelnut Chocolate.. It tasted pretty good–but nothing I would do again..

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I had no appetite- therefore no idea what to make for dinner.. So I went a little adventurous and okra crazy–

First I made one of my most favorite summer side items!! PAN FRIED OKRA

Chopped okra + peppers..

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Mixed with regular cornmeal + salt + peppers..

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Tossed + excess cornmeal removed..

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Put in a pan that has been heated to a good medium with a T or 2 of oil—I used olive..

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Stirring occasionally.. Approximately ten minutes later you’ll have heaven..

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a super small glass of wine.. I just felt the desire to..

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I went crazy adventurous with the okra + pan grilled this to turn into a sandwich–Not recommended.

Not bad–just not great.. I mean–the okra tasted great + the melted horsey cheese on the sourdough that Matt + Kath gave me was great.. but just not the combo–TEXTURE FAILURE!!

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A side of my brother’s salsa just for fun–SO GOOD. I put in all over my dinner.

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Okay here is my BIG NEWS

PENNY IS MOVING TO CHARLOTTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My aunt has been the greatest person in the world + allowed me to live with her for the past year while I’ve been in school non stop. I am so grateful for her generosity,but I reeeeeeaaaaallllyyyy need penny back in my life–and unfortunately my aunt is allergic to dogs.

So–as soon as I get back from my BC trip I’m moving out + In with a super stellar yogi in my favorite neighborhood.. The house is full of vibrant + beautiful colors + filled with original artwork + the neighborhood is pretty hipsterish–think the Williamsburg of Charlotte + walking distance from my NEW JOB + YOGA + a grocery + all of my favorite bars.. So it will be big city living for B+B

Even better news I really enjoyed meeting my new roommate–we seem to have similar taste in music (that for sure doesn’t happen everyday) + decorating style + lifestyle.. AND she plans on getting a cat soon–Penny LOVES cats.

So in the past week I’ve gotten a new job + a new house + a ton more things that I choose not to blog about..

It’s been an insane week.. good + bad + very dynamic. The moment my life is static is the moment that I die.

OXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

B+B

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25 Comments

  • At 2009.06.18 21:52,emily said:

    Your okra dish looks delicous! Glad that your roommate seems nice! That can make all of the difference! Can’t wait to see how B+B embraces the big city living! :D

    • At 2009.06.18 22:09,Marianne said:

      Hurray for having your puppy with you :) It’s always nice to have pets around –you definitely miss them when you have to be without them. And good luck on all the new adventures!

      • At 2009.06.18 23:04,Rebeca said:

        Yay for Penny…Her face is too beautiful to be away from for very long…

        GL with everything girl!

        • At 2009.06.18 23:30,Diana said:

          How exciting!! Congrats! I’m sure Penny is pretty thrilled,too. ;)

          • At 2009.06.18 23:55,Lauren said:

            Kelsey,this is wonderful! I am so happy that you get to have Penny back in your life. Awww,yay for puppy love!!!! :)

            I am so sorry to hear that you had a little bit of a bad week. But also glad to see that it could be counteracted with some good and of course dynamic changes- all which sound like some pretty fulfilling and fantastic ones!

            • At 2009.06.19 04:59,brandi said:

              that’s awesome about penny + the new place!

              • At 2009.06.19 05:16,Mara @ What's for Dinner? said:

                EXCITING!!! I know its crazy and stressful and all that,but it’ll be WONDERFUL!!!

                • At 2009.06.19 06:26,Amanda said:

                  Congrats on all of your exciting news!!

                  • At 2009.06.19 06:30,haya said:

                    yay!!! this is super exciting.
                    new digs + penny + new job! wooohoooo

                    • At 2009.06.19 06:33,Becci said:

                      Wow,exciting news! Congrats!

                      • At 2009.06.19 07:14,Jessica said:

                        Yay,B + B! Go you for wrapping up your week with awesome news –congrats! You and Miss Penny will be so happy together –and I get to see more awesome photos of you two!

                        • At 2009.06.19 08:26,AlliJag said:

                          WOOOOOHOOO! Yay Penny! :) Now I don’t have to keep it a secret anymore! :D

                          • At 2009.06.19 08:30,janetha said:

                            hey my dog’s name is penny. penelope jane,to be exact. what kind of dog is penny?

                            • At 2009.06.19 08:45,K said:

                              YAYYYY!! I’m so happy for you –I have no idea how I would be able to live without my fur baby so I’m glad you and yours are reunited :)

                              • At 2009.06.19 08:49,Heather @ Health,Happiness,and Hope said:

                                I am SOOOO excited for you Kelsey!!! AWESOME news girl!!! I expect to see some pics of the place as soon as you get settled in! ;) And I’m sure Penny will LOVE it there!

                                • At 2009.06.19 09:32,Rachel H (rachelsworkbites.com) said:

                                  Haha,I didn’t know peeps existed outside of Halloween! Congrats on all your new oppertunities that have been coming your way so far in June!

                                  • At 2009.06.19 09:36,Rachel said:

                                    yay reunited with penny!

                                    • At 2009.06.19 10:01,Jess said:

                                      That is so exciting! I can’t wait to see all the pictures of your new place and roomie.

                                      PS. Thanks for the great okra tips-I love the stuff but have been a little afraid to cook it fresh myself. I’ll be giving your pan fried idea a try very soon!

                                      • At 2009.06.19 10:11,Brooke (HomegirlCanEat) said:

                                        YEYEEEEEE SHAWTYYY!!!! So exciting off the heezy! Can’t wait to see the NEW PAD(aka:the kitchen) and all the DANCE PARTIES that will occur!!

                                        • At 2009.06.19 10:58,meghan said:

                                          yay,so exciting! sometimes a world-flipper (as i call those weeks when everything seems to do a 180) is just what you need! good luck with everything!

                                          • At 2009.06.19 12:04,melissa @ for the love of health said:

                                            so excited you get penny back!! you are obviously thrilled!

                                            interesting peep dessert haha :-)

                                            your dinner looks fab- very creative!

                                            have a great Friday!

                                            • At 2009.06.19 12:07,Victoria said:

                                              haha. your peep massacres remind me of this video I saw around Easter time:

                                              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUEvtEYfsd0

                                              It’s totally creepy,but funny in a sick kind of way. hahah.

                                              anyway,congrats on the new pad!
                                              love your blog!

                                              • At 2009.06.19 13:21,petunia said:

                                                AMAZING! Wow,sounds like a brilliant lifestyle upgrade! You deserve it.

                                                • At 2009.06.19 19:38,Katharina said:

                                                  Ooo girl I think I have an okra recipe for you! It’s my favorite that I’ve ever made. EVER

                                                  • At 2009.06.20 07:34,Meredith (Pursuing Balance) said:

                                                    congrats! that’s great news!

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