Rootbeer Braised Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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Ah sweet downtime. Colin is in Montreal for the remainder of this long weekend (not impressed) and I am home alone catching up on relaxation time (not complaining).. This weekend has been absolutely exhausting. Between the party on friday, and work yesterday and today, and running, I am a write off. My body, mind and soul are exhausted. Last night I was asleep well before midnight, and had to drag myself out of bed today at 1030. I did however get out for a run with Candace yesterday, and by myself today. It was a scorcher today, and I thought I was going to die from heat stroke. I made it, albeit with a little bit of a burn.

I decided that the first recipe I will share is the pulled pork sandy’s! My mom asked me what she should get Colin for his birthday, and I suggested the largest pork shoulder she could find. I came home Thursday night, looked in the fridge and frowned when I saw Pork Loin. I remembered reading online that loin is far leaner, and therefor becomes dry. I would never tell my mom that though, and Colin and I thanked her profusely. I immediately started searching for ways to tenderize me. Then I came upon one that interested me. Soda pop. Too cool. Rootbeer to be exact.

What you need;

2 liters root beer
1 costco sized pork loin (must have been 5-6lbs)
2-3 cups bbq sauce of choice (we went with chipotle)
coleslaw
mini buns (or regular buns.. whatever)

What you do!

1. Place pork in a slow cooker. Cover in rootbeer. Turn onto high. Go to sleep.
2. Wake up. Smell delicious pork loin and root beer (i dont even eat pork and I was salivating)
3. Turn slow cooker down to low and leave it all day. (I think my pork loin stayed in the slow cooker about 15 hours in total)
4. Dump out the root beer. Use two forks and shred the pork loin. It literally falls apart.
5. Generously douse with BBQ sauce.
6. Serve on buns with coleslaw.

I thought there was no way we would go through it all. I even told Colin I would make him and his roommates sandy’s for the drive to Montreal. However, the pulled pork was gone VERY early in the evening. One of the guys there was a pig farmer previously and through full bites told me it was amazing. Score.

Seriously try this. I want to make it again with turkey or chicken or even roast beef, so I can try it because it was a hit. The best feedback I have ever gotten.. maybe because like 30 people ate it. lol

Anyways, here is some more photos from the evening..

Happy Birthday Mi Amor!

Posted by Meagan in Love, Recipes

Yesterday was Colin’s 26 birthday and we hosted a pretty rad party at his place. Complete with a DJ and yours truly catering. It was a pretty balling party and I think everyone had a blast. I have so many things I could talk about but I am pretty tired and need to hit the gym before getting ready to work.

Owen came down, which was AMAZING! It had been way too long since I had seen his smiling face. The food was a hit, and I will probably post all the recipes at one point.

The spread was as follows (including the last two krispie treats posted)

Rootbeer Pulled Pork and Stella

The star of the show, The Pudge Cake (brownie, cookie dough, rainbow cake)

Deluxe Reese’s Peanut Butter Krispie Treats!

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I can not even contain my excitement. Seriously. I am so in love with krispie treats these last couple days I cant even begin to describe. Tong and I made two variations last night, the recipe I am about to post is the second. I took a cue from Cookies and Cups and just decided to wing it. They turned out awesome. I am a little concerned however. I took them to Colin’s last night and his roommate Fung kept snacking on them. I had to remind him they are for friday. I may end up having to make more.

Speaking of Colin’s house, COLIN IS HOME! I am so freaking happy. I can not even describe it. He has become my best friend. My partner. Which I suppose is the whole point of a successful relationship. He was able to email me from the plane last night and I was so excited he was coming home. I had not slept since he left. I was so worried he wouldnt get home safe. Knowing he was almost home must have done it because I was passed out before midnight. I woke up as he opened his bedroom door. Mother of god, you have never seen a more handsome man. He looked exhausted but crawled into bed and wrapped his arms around me. I could have hugged him forever. Sadly he fell asleep almost immediately. I woke up this morning with a little pep in my step. I may have been a creeper and took the following photo;

Henry looking like a freak, and the love of my life looking handsome as always.

Anyways, the point of this post!

What you need;

1. 10.5 oz mini marshmallows + 1 cup
2. 2 bags of mini reese’s
3. roughly 1/3 cup pb chips (however many you want really)
4. 1/2 cup peanut butter m&m’s
5. 1/4 cup butter
6. 6 cups rice krispie cereal
7. melted chocolate and peanut butter chips for drizzle


 What you do;

1. Melt butter in a large pot on medium heat. Add in the marshmallows. Stir until melted. Remove from heat.

2. Stir in the krispie treats. Once all coated in mallows, add the extra 1 cup mini mallows and the peanut butter chips. Give quick stir to incorporate. Do not over stir or they wll all melt and not look awesome.

3. Divide the mix in half. Pour one half into a greased 8×8 baking dish and press down. I used a ziplock bag with butter oil spray stuff.

4. Pour the m&m’s onto the first half and press in.

5. Cover with remaining half of the krispie mixture. Top with the mini reese’s. Press them in. Drizzle chocolate and peanut butter chips on top. Throw in the fridge for about an hour before cutting.

This made about 12-16 good sized squares, which I then cut into about 6 each. Making a ton of bite sized pieces for the party!

 

Still to come for the party I am hoping to make ButterFinger Krispies, Oreo Krispies, Lucky Charm Krispies, and S’more Krispies. Plus Colin’ fabulous cake!!! Stay tuned. oxo

PB&J Rice Krispies!

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Well it has started. The official prep for Colin’s birthday this friday! I decided to theme the party Cookies&Cups. After my new favourite website AND after all the desserts (most from said website) and the booze that will flow into the cups.
Colin returns from Las Vegas tonight and I work the rest of the week, so Tong (my lovely roommate from China) and I decided to get a head start on the treats for Friday. Upon doing some research I discovered that Krispie treats will stay good for a long ass time if in proper containers. So I started on those. I warn you the next few days will be a bombarding of posts about yummy treats.

Before I get into this one, I went for my first outdoor run today! Pretty stoked. Pretty slow. I ran down to Starby’s to visit Candace, then back home. My run home was way better. I ended up running some sprints the last 1/2 mile. Felt super good. I am happy I did it because while making these desserts I of course had to sample everything. I am sticky and sweet and awesome. I must shower before I head to Colins tonight. Being sweet is good and all but, sweet and sweaty maybe not.

Anyways, without further delay, I present;

What you need;

6 cups rice krispie cereal
1/4 cup butter
10.5 oz mini marshmallows + 1 cup
skippy peanut butter (i didnt measure, i used enough to put a layer on the treats)
strawberry jam (or whatever you want/have around)

What you do;

1. In a low-medium heat skillet, melt the butter. Once melted, add in the 10.5 oz marshmallows. Stirring constantly.
2. Once all melted together, remove from heat and stir in the krispie cereal.
3. Once all combined stir in the additional 1 cup of mini mallows. Do not over stir, as they will melt and ruin the whole point!
4. In a sprayed 8×8 pan, press in 1/2 the mixture. I used a ziplock baggy with cooking spray on it to flatten.
5. Smooth a layer of peanut butter on this. You can make it as thick or thin as you want. I think I used probably the better part of 1/2 cup of smooth pb.
6. Spread jam on top of pb. Again, however much you want.
7. Spread remaining krispie mallow mixture on top and press down.
8. If you want to be creative, melt some peanut butter and drizzle on top!

 

These are BOMB! Serious. I was so pumped to try them that I barely let them set. They should probably set up over night. I however waited a mere 20 minutes. Such a cool variation on a classic! Tong loved them too!

Anyways, I am going to cut up the other kind I made, and try NOT to post the recipe immediately. Then I am going to head to the gym with Candace and wait (im)patiently for Colin. Here is some photos to show you what has gone on since Colin left. To summarize; a lot of Thai food, and hang outs with Candace!

Five Things

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I am having trouble thinking of things to blog about at the moment. Pretty much because Colin leaves for Vegas tomorrow and I am sitting at home. Alone. While he is playing hockey with the guy he is going to Vegas with. Am I jealous? A little. Am I pissed off? A little. I wouldnt have hung out with Candace the day before I went on a trip without Colin. However, I am female, and therefor way more considerate. I know he did not realize I would be upset..but I wanted to spend time with him. Oh well.

Tonight I worked at Jack Astors. Well, I mean, I left for work around 9am and worked a split shift. Not quite as lucrative as I would have liked, however I did work quite a few hours so at least there is that. My weekend is full of work which is good. Not so good is that my only day off next week falls while Colin is in Vegas. Boo. Tomorrow night I am hoping to get done at Starbucks and head to the gym for some stairclimber with Candace if we have the energy. Sunday I work another double, which should be suuuper busy. It is mothers day and everyone takes moms, wives, gmas out on mothers day.

without further ado; FIVE THINGS

1. London Ontario May 11 2012: The sunset sky as I drove home from work tonight was pretty.

2. The Pot Roast: the 3lbs pot roast that I made for Colin this week. It last him one day. Yup. Into the slow cooker with potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and other yummy things for lots of hours.. Result: Happy Boyfriend.

3. Orgnx Deep Conditioning Treatment: Everyone asks me how I got my hair so long and healthy and straight up awesome. It is this stuff. It is NOT expensive. It is like $7 from Shoppers Drug Mart. Vegan and Organic.. not that I really care, but for those of you who do.

4. My boyfriend and his sweet smile, beautiful abs, and fortune coin I gave him: Thats about it. He is a stud.

5. Starbucks Barista & Tea: Yeah thats me, working hard. Clearly taking selfies and drinking tea on the job. I have been enjoying myself at work more lately. No point being too serious when its not that serious.

Why I could not just food blog

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This morning I got home from Colins, sat down at my laptop and started browsing my favourite foodie sights. Oddly enough 2/3 sites I check daily are vegan food blogs.. the other is a dessert blog. Anyways, I opened each one, and each one had the same post as the last time I checked. It got me to thinking, I could never solely be a food blog. I am pretty sure all three women that run these sights do this as their career (which i am uber jealous of). Based on the fact that they got popular via food blogging, I feel like they seem to have a rough time blogging about other things. I love reading about peoples lives. I love celebrity gossip, granted I havent been on Perez Hilton in probably a year. I love cam sites, or I did when I had one and Renee was around. I lived for that shit. I loved feeling like I was part of peoples lives. I am a creep. With my 3 favourite sites of the moment, when they blog about food, they do really well. However, when they try to move to other areas, their blogs lack flare or creativity or inspiration (NO OFFENCE ladies. You are all talented..) I feel like maybe the ONLY time I have flare is when not blogging about food. Maybe because I seem to thrive in Rant type situations. You know, the ones where I put my foot in my mouth and call my boss a Nazi… I really wish my favourite bloggers would try a bit more to do non food related posts. They all appear to be wonderful, kind, loving women with real lives and husbands and kids and puppies. I want to know more.

Speaking of knowing more. I am about to share share share. This week has been kind of rough. My back is absolutely destroyed. Still. Last night Colin and I were walking into the Metro, and he put his hand around my back to pull me in to kiss him and the pain from it brought tears to my eyes. He did not mean to, but oh my god it hurt so badly. It’s awful, I see it in his eyes that he is worried, and feels very bad that he hurts me, but its not his fault.

Monday night I brought Tong (my new little China Doll) over to Colin’s for supper. She is absolutely adorable. In all ways. Pretty, and sweet. Very naive, VERY sheltered. I adore her. We made the boys spaghetti squash and meatballs for supper.

The boys really enjoyed the supper. All of them are dieting. Colin for Vegas, Fung for a powerlifting meet this weekend, and Matt purely for asthetics. Since Saturday Colin and I have stuck to a version of paleo. Probably 90% compliant to Whole 30. This dinner was completely paleo with the exception of the small amount of asiago cheese on the dish.

What you need; (serves roughly 4-8 people, depending on whether or not 3 of the people are bodybuilders)

2 spaghetti squash
2lbs lean ground beef
2 eggs
1 large can unsalted crushed tomatoes
1 medium yellow onion
any other veggies
lots of spices (oregano, basil, anything you like in pasta)

What do you;

1. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, and remove seeds. Brush with olive oil and place cut side down on baking pan. Bake at 350 for about 30-40 minutes. Until mushy-ish. Remove and set aside.
2. In a bowl combine the beef, eggs and chosen spices. Kneed together with hands. Form meatballs. In a pan on med-high heat, sear the meatballs for a few moments. Put the balls on foil in a pan and place into the already hot oven, for about 20-30 min. Just watch them. My meatballs were over sized, so they took a bit to cook.
3. In a pot on medium heat, sautee the vegetables. I chose just onions and mushrooms. Once softened, add the tomatoes and some seasonings. Salt to taste. Allow to cook a moment.
4. Scrape out the strands of the squash. Leaving the skin in tact. Put all the innards of the squash into the pot with the sauce and stir together. Turn off heat.
5. When meatballs are done, add them to the pot, then divide the filling into each of the shells. Top with cheese of choice, if you want cheese, and put back into the over for a few moments.. to brown the cheese.

These were a hit. Tong liked them, the boys loved them. I asked Colin to come try it to tell me if it was seasoned enough/well. He looked a little nervous and slowly put a fork full in his mouth. Chewed it around and looked surprised and said, “It tastes like the East Side Marios stuff! It is really good!!”

I always love how surprised he looks when something I make is awesome, because so often it sucks *rolls eyes sarcastically* (there has been one or two occasions he didnt like something. one specifically he hated. which as he says he will “never let me live down”)

Last night Colin and I celebrated today. Today being May 9. Our 8 months together. I made scallops and shrimp over butternut squash puree topped with clarified butter.

I just decided the recipe for this one probably isnt needed. It is pretty basic. Colin really enjoyed it. I was nervous about how the seafood and squash would work but it went together really nicely.  It however, did not pair well with the Cab Merlot we had. I think between the two of us we drank about 1oz and put it away. “To the future, the friendship we have built, the trust, and of course the love”

Because there has been a strong lack of my child;

Starstruck and Starbucks.

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This post is going to focus on two opposite ends of my life. Hopefully I dont get fired for talking about work on my blog.. Again.. eek. I wont call anyone a Nazi this time.

However, today at work. I got angry. Like the most angry I have gotten while at starbucks. That says a lot. I deal with a lot of rude people. I can usually smile and deal till I get home. Today, no. I got to work and I was just in the saddest mood. I couldnt figure out why. There was no real reason. I did some LISS cardio with Candace so my endorphins should have been up.. nope. I was sad. I got a matcha green tea latte and sat in the back.. It tasted like.. nothing. I had no desire for anything. My shift started and I put on a smily face. This week we have “Frappy Hour”..meaning our frappaccinos are 1/2 off. We knew we were going to be super busy. I tried dancing a little, joking with my coworker. Nothing. No one was really responding. I assumed my sour mood was showing through. Fappy hour started and we got pretty busy. Not too bad though. I had fun with people. I actually started to enjoy my day. I was on cash so I got to talk to people and mostly just stand around ringing shit through. At one point my hair was in my face and pissing me off so I pulled my hair tie out.. kept ringing people through. My hair is long enough that i pulled it over my left shoulder and kept it out of the way. I walked over to get water about 15 minutes later and my coworker Allison barked at me, “tie your hair back” from the drive through till. In front of several customers and coworkers.

I need to add, Allison got hired about 4 or 5 weeks ago. She is super new. She is efficient at her job. She also seems to have an issue with me. I asker her how she was today, and her reply was snotty and one worded. I made a silly joke with her, she told me she “wasnt feeling it”.. This was not just me being sensitive. My coworker (who was male) commented on her “shutting me down” several times. When she ordered me to tie my hair back, I just walked away. I pinned my hair in the exact same position it was in. A few moments later she came to grab something from near me, I got lucky there was no one in line. She made some remark that she was “uncomfortable with my hair being down”. I lost it. It took everything in me not to scream at her. I replied, “I am uncomfortable with your tone and attitude when you speak to me. You are not my supervisor or manager. I dont command you, and you sure as hell shouldnt command me.” She stumbled on her words a bit, said ok, and walked away.

This was 2 hours into an 8 hour shift. I kid you not, she did not say 1 more word to me all day. At around 5 I was so frustrated, angry, and upset that I went to the back and texted Colin. “Please call me at work”.. before I got back onto the floor I heard, “You have a visitor..” I walked out, and there was my absolutely GORGEOUS and perfect boyfriend with the most beautiful pot of daisies in his hands.

With the flowers was a card. On the front was scrawled “You’re Fabulous!” It was perfection. The words inside, even better. My eyes welled up with tears and I instantly started to cry. He came at the exact moment I needed him. I hugged and kissed him and thanked him. Told him how much I love him. (and I do. with my entire heart) Denise, my coworker was sweet enough to let me take break before her, so Colin and I sat in the sun and I told him about what happened. Always the level headed one, he calmed me down. Suggested I speak with her about it. I made the choice that I would discuss with her when she apologized for being out of line. My break ended and he left. Leaving me with a pep in my step and a smile on my face. Fuck Allison. She cant bring me down. I have Colin and when things suck, I know I get to see him smile at me. so :P

My evening continued on and things were fine. I did not care that she ignored me, or went out of her way to ask others things she should have asked me. Do not care. I made a point to dirty extra dishes just for her. When my lunch rolled around I wandered to the Shoppers Drug Mart next door for tooth paste. It was there I figured out the debate that has been antagonizing and agonizing me the last few weeks; What to get Colin for his bday!? It his me like lightening. I am so excited. I think and hope he will like it. I will post about it when it happens. I have a few days to workout the financial end of it.

So what did we learn today boys and girls?

1. I do not give a flying fuck about the people I work with who are miserable and high on themselves. It’s Starbucks! It is supposed to be a fun and happy environment. Fuck you if you want to bring me down. I am resolved to be more positive at work.

2. Frappy hour makes the day pass fast.

3. I really like yellow daisies.

4. Henry is the worlds cutest chihuahua.

5. My very own Prince Charming has captured my entire heart, and no matter what, I dont think I will get it back. I dont mind in the least.

6. Your boyfriend or husband doesnt compare to Colin. Sorry. He is gorgeous, and jacked, and sweet, and funny, and smart, and impulsive and fucking perfect. I hope that gave you cavities with its sweetness.

The end of Whole30

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Finally. I can honestly say that I dont overly want anything at all. There is just this calming feeling knowing I can have whatever I want. I woke up today super early after a very restless sleep. My back is still just brutal. I woke up about every hour through the night until 4am, when Hamlet puked all over Colin’s floor. So I got up and cleaned that. From then on it was every 20 min or so that I was awake until finally Henry had to pee, I got a phone call, and I stopped trying to sleep. I headed home and was pleasantly surprised when Miss Candace answered my good morning text. We headed to the gym for a chest workout. I could not even really bring myself to do cardio. Everything hurts. It was nice to spend time with Candace though, as always.

Today my friend Amy is competing in a figure competition, so anyone out there reading this send her positive vibes. She is a gorgeous and awesome woman. Very inspirational. I wish I could go to the show but since I am actually scheduled to be at BOTH of my jobs at the same time today, I cant make it. I must admit I am not stoked to serve tables tonight.. Jack Astors is HUGE and running food all over it just kills me. Oh well. I will make it through.

Last night was just awful for me. By the time Colin got home from work I just looked at him and started to cry. I love that when I am sad like that he just sits down and hugs me. It was just what I needed. Then he took me out for our last paleo supper. Have I mentioned before how gorgeous my boyfriend is?! Honestly. Men and women everywhere, be jealous. He is perfect.

Just awesome. There is nothing I would change about him. He is my ideal. We went to this little diner, which proved to be hard to get food from. We both ended up having a chicken type meal, I had veggies and salad with mine, and he had my baked potato.

So what is next you may wonder?

May 9 is 8 months for Colin and I but we both work so we wont get to do much.
May 12 Colin and I may be going to his friends childs bday party at Laser Quest. Which makes me so happy.
May 13 Colin is in Vegas until the 15th.
His birthday is the 18th. I have quite the menu of goodies to make for the party, which I have affectionately themed “Cookies and Cups” after my new favourite website by the same name.
May 26 I am taking Colin to Toronto for a surprise weekend..

As for my diet and life and work and blah blah blah. I am going to focus on eating more healthy foods and getting stronger. I am so weak. The injury has really messed up my lifts.. aka, destroyed them. So i need to heal and get back at it. I hope May far exceeds April. April sucked.

Anyways, I am sitting here, half ready for work. Stalling. I really need to finish getting dressed and head out shortly. I hope everyone has a great weekend.. Oh check out my last post for my VLOG or the side of the main page.. If you are bored.

New Vlog Finally..

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Sorry sorry sorry. I am always so busy, or look like shit, or feel like shit or something else worthy of an excuse. I had a few moments before heading to work so here is a blah blah Vlog. I will Honestly try to provide better and more frequent vlogs this month.

I havent had the absolute greatest month, so maybe that is why I am so anxious to be done whole 30. Maybe I am connecting my discontent with other aspects to my diet. I dont know. Anyways, here is my new vlog for you.. no recipes or anything else today.. must buzz off to work.. A ton of treats, videos and stuff coming up.. I am making a buffet for Colin’s birthday.. a buffet of TREATS! haha..

Carrot Fries & Mashed Sweets

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Not one but TWO recipes today. And both are just too easy. So easy that I more or less forgot about them while they were prepping until I could smell the natural sugars coming out.

Whole30 is coming to an end. Not a moment too soon I might add. This experience was not as enjoyable. I retain what I said initially, it’s not that hard. At all. What ruined my experience this time around is that I got sick on day 2. Voice gone. That was followed by  a horrible cough and chest infection, which led to me destroying my back. I am still feeling everything as I write this. My body aches. I am whining like a little bitch.

Anyways, from being sick I want nothing but veggies. I know I live on veggies essentially, but this time, its all I really want. I mean, I have had nibbles of meat here or there.. today I had a little egg whites.. but the only thing I want to eat is crisp bright lettuce. My workouts have suffered.. to the point that they are non existent. My weight has gone up slightly. The whole thing has just left me feeling very defeated. I start a completely healthy diet and get the most sick I have been in a long time. Great.

I did however get to see Sally yesterday. Thank fucking GOD! Honestly. I miss my girl. So much. She said it yesterday, and I completely agree, something is missing from my life when she isnt around me. I would do anything to kidnap her once Colin and I figure out where we are moving and bring her along. I need to grow old with her!

Today was decent. Besides the mind numbing back pain. I woke up and attempted a workout with Candace. Neither of us were really into it. Work and sickness is taking its toll on both of us and we more or less just barely pushed through. A workout that should have taken us probably 40 min took almost 2 hours. It was nice to see her. And to watch Colin train legs. Man has an ass like none other. I went home and packed up Hamlet (the cat) and made the journey with him to Colin’s, where he will be living while the  new China Doll gets comfortable.

Colin was pretty strapped for time, since he had to be back at work at 10pm (three jobs sucks dick. FYI) So I made supper while I waited for him to get home. The coolest thing happened. I accidentally made Carrot Fries. No shit.

CARROT FRIES! (with balsamic glaze)

What you need;

1. 5-6 large carrots, peeled
2. 1tbsp olive oil
3.  4-5tbsp balsamic vinigar

What you do;

1. Heat skillet to about medium high, add in the oil and carrots. Allow to cook, tossing occasionally.
2. In seperate small pan, bring to a med-high heat. Add in the balsamic and let it reduce a bit. (you could make a real balsamic glaze with sugar and such, but alas we arent aloud it at the moment so…)
3. Serve together.

I wont lie. I ate most of these before Colin even got home. He got maybe 1/3 of the batch, which he said, “these are really good!”

I also whipped up some mashed sweet potatoes. Colin asked to be surprised so I did..

Cinnamon and Chilli Mashed Sweet Potatoes

What you need;

1. 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed.
2. 1/2 tbsp cinnamon & chilli powder
3. 2 tbsp ghee

What you do;

1. Cook the potatoes until very tender. I used a steamer. Fast and efficient. I didnt even have to watch them. They should fall apart when pierced w a fork.
2. Pour potatoes into a bowl, and mash them together, add in the ghee and spices.
3. Top with cinnamon.

Has anyone else noticed that I am the queen of easy recipes?! Yup. I am. We also had some (terrible) steaks and asparagus and my usual salad. The steak didnt appeal to me, so i pretty much stuck to veggies. My back kills my mood and appetite. Bless Colin and all my friends for tolerating me the last while. I know I am not the most pleasant. I am trying and love you all. lol

I will leave you with one thought;