Oooppss...I'm a tad late with this post. After more than a month gap in posting, I'm starting up again. But allow me to digress for a moment to ask your opinion. Do you feel that as an adult, it is more difficult to stick with hobbies (in my case, like this lovely cooking project/blog)? I have no problem being committed to people (my husband, family and friends) or my profession...but this hobby thing seems much trickier. I have never considered myself a "quitter"(and never quit anything as a kid or in college) but I was a bit disappointed in myself that I let keeping up with the blog get away from me. Does this happen to you? I look back and try to figure out where I got off track. I think the holidays were hectic, combined with crazy weather over the last several weeks where grocery store trips to get the special ingredient of the week were not always conducive. And of course, my ADD kicks in and I decided to take up another hobby (I'm currently in training for a half-marathon.) I suppose I feel like a serial-hobbiest. I need to commit! So that's something I'll be working on. :)
So to ease back into the cooking and the blog, I made a super-easy dinner. At the store, Sirloin Tip Roast was buy one get one free, so of course I took advantage. I'll be trying to think of something a bit more creative to do with the second roast.
Menu:
Sirloin Tip Roast in Mushroom Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Green Peas
I decided to roast the meat very simply. I used one can of Cream of Mushroom Soup with an equal amount of water. I covered the meat with foil to help keep the moisture in and roasted it on low heat over several hours. The result was a tender, moist cut of meat with nice subtle flavor. Nothing out of the ordinary for the potatoes and veggies. Just a simple, good-old fashioned meat and potatoes kind of family dinner.
Next Sunday's post should be much more interesting. I'll be making a brunch for several people that will be coming to my house after a 5K that we are running. I have a few recipes in mind already, but if anyone has a great brunch recipe, send it my way.
Stay warm, eat well, and stick to it (whatever your it may be) until next week.
(Really....next week....I promise!)
Annie, I TOTALLY know what you mean. I have a terrible time sticking to things. I truly think it IS ADD with me though :) And, wow, good for you for the half-marathong!! THAT'S AWESOME!! I didn't even know you were a runner, is this new? I've also been trying (and I use trying loosely) to start running. Anyhow, way to go with getting back into blogging. Focus on the fact that you got back in the saddle :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it is definitely a challenge to stick to anything- hobby or otherwise- that is not a necessary daily function. So many responsiblities, so many people to answer to, so many things that demand your time... don't feel bad about it! Just treat yourself to what YOU want to do every so often!
ReplyDeleteI love the term "serial-hobbiest". I feel that way sometimes, too. Glad the project's back! :)
ReplyDeleteHey, Annie! Love the hobby progress :) Brunch is my favorite meal to make for company. And my favorite go-to brunch food is a quiche (http://bakingdomesticityallthingsmini.blogspot.com/2009/11/its-pronounced-keesh-not-kwitchee.html) Ham, cheese, veggies, whatever you like can be included. A fresh fruit salad is great, too, and maybe some yogurt with homemade granola (http://bakingdomesticityallthingsmini.blogspot.com/2009/11/homemade-granola-my-shopping-snack-of.html) Totally not trying to plug my little hobby but that's where my recipes are now! Ha. Can't wait to hear what you make and good luck in the 5k! :o)
ReplyDeleteHey ladies, thanks for all the comments! Glad to know I'm not alone in trying to keep up with hobbies. :) Kelly- the running is a new thing...I pretty much decided that I might as well start big to get back into the whole idea of exercise. Bethany and Katy, I love both of your blogs! Sadly, I didn't get to use any of your recipes Katy. I was so worried that they might cancel the 5K due to the weather that I didn't want to buy a ton of food in case no one was able to make it.
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