addendum

This is a little add on to the previous post for added clarification. I have tried broccoli many, many times in my life. This just was actually the first time I liked it. I even tried broccoli last Friday and didn't like it. So there ya go.

I like broccoli

So tonight I tried broccoli and for the first time ever in my life I liked it. I saw on Rachel Ray a while back that this was the broccoli for people who didn't like broccoli. And I think I have to say she is right. It was really good. I was skeptical because when we were cutting it up and it was starting to cook, I hated the smell, but you cook it long enough and the flavor changes and it was great. So for any that want to try, here's the recipe straight off her web page.

Oven-Roasted Broccoli
Serves 4
Tags: sides vegetables roast Yum-o! Family Friendly
Submitted by
Rachael Ray
Yum-o! Family Friendly
on 09/03/07

This is an easy to make dish that will make a broccoli lover out of anyone! Rachael serves it with Brandy & Orange Chicken with Stuffed Shrimp.
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Ingredients

* 1 head broccoli, cut into pieces all the way through the stem
* 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 3 tablespoons (eyeball it) extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
* Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Liberally drizzle EVOO over broccoli, add garlic, salt and pepper, and toss to coat.

Transfer to oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, until broccoli is nice and crispy on the ends and a little brown.

This is a great recipe for kids and the whole family from Yum-o! It's good AND good for you. For more information about Yum-o! go to the Yum-o! website.

And Lisa, this is just for you, I am posting this at 11:04 p.m. I don't always die at night . . . like those days I take naps. :)

So I am lazy . . .

We went to Kalahari, a HUGE indoor waterpark in Ohio for midwinter break. It was awesome, and since three out of the four other families we went with have already posted and I haven't, and my 15 minutes that were for doing the dishes and not blogging are already gone, I'm just going to post links to their blogs. :) Elders, Thackers, Savages.

Also, here is a link to my friends the Millars. After you read their stories, you'll know why they were some of my favorite people at BYU. Not exactly happy stories, but entertaining.

Valentine's Day

So I'm going backwards, but I'm trying very hard to avoid going to bed right now, so I'm posting a picture of Mike and me on Valentine's Day. My sister dressed me up, did hair and make-up and then Mike and I went to Pizza House. We both love pizza and I love their salad and breadsticks, so it was quite fun. Then we watched No Reservations. Not as cute as I would have hoped, but at least it was a free rental.

More shopping

My favorite place to shop in Michigan is Great Lakes Crossing. Once a year I go and visit Ann Taylor Loft and get these really amazing deals. And they just put in a HUGE H&M, so that was even better. Since the young men were tobogganing, Noelle, Michelle and I bundled them up and took them with us on our shopping adventure. The kids were really good and we scored some super deals. Noelle (for those not introduced to her yet, she is my sister-in-law, she married my brother, Phil) found a wool pea coat for $6 and a pair of nice jeans for $3, among other things. I found pants for $10 and a dress that is going back because the only place that it closes is at the waist, oops! And Michelle found a velvet nice dress coat for $40 that was originally $120. So here's a little picture of us modeling out stuff. Incidentally, a boy visiting Michelle had to watch us parade around in all our outfits. I'm sure he had loads of fun.

A little sisterly love

As many know, I am a chocolate fanatic. But it's not just me, it runs in the family. Love you Michelle!!

Meet my friend Uma

This beauty is Annie Ogle. I've known her since I was 5 and she now resides in London. Way too far away. Ever since Uma Thurman came on the scene, Annie has gotten tons of comments saying she looks like her. I think I have to agree. So here's to Uma. Incidentally, Mike saw the name Uma and wanted to do a spin-off of Ima. Ima Cherry. He thought it would be the perfect name for one of our kids. We'll be right on that. Oh, and the picture on the right is the real Uma. Annie swears there's not a resemblance. Anyone disagree? :)