Tia attended the cooking group, Cooking with Greens. Here's what she had to say:
Awesome cooking class last Tuesday. I felt like I was a guest taster on a professional cooking show. =) Jake taught us how to make three different dishes (one soup, one main dish and one side dish) with leafy green vegetables- ones I otherwise wouldn't even think to use. Even though they were "vegetable" dishes they were all really distinct and very flavorful. His Chicken with Kale stuffing (Kale's a vegetable I'd never heard of before) was amazing! I probably never would have been brave enough to try such gourmet recipes on my own (coward that I am in the kitchen) but after watching him do it and listening to his tricks and advice I left feeling like I could totally do it. (Can't wait to try his meatballs with spinach). He also taught us how to wash and store your vegetables so they'll stay good longer in your fridge. Thanks Jake!
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Thanks Tia for sharing your thoughts about the class. If any of you have something to share let me know. I love having special guests!!
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Special Guest - Raven Haymond
This year, Bryce and I decided to brave the early morning wake up call and take our family to the Hot Air Balloon Festival that was part of Provo's Freedom Festival on July 3rd. We were so excited about seeing these larger-than-life balloons up close that we didn't hit snooze when our alarm went off at 5 a.m.--not even once! We managed to get our toddler and our baby ready and out the door by 6 a.m. The balloon festival was slated to begin at 6:30 and we wanted to allow time for parking, so this worked out perfectly.
When we got down to Provo, there were lots of parking lots offering paid parking, but we were able to find a free spot right across from Bulldog field. We were amazed by the crowd that had already gathered on the field. It was great to be part of this early rising community as balloons were rolled out and inflated all around us. They had spirited music playing over the loud speakers and people wandered around, chatting with the pilots and engineers. Everyone involved with getting the balloons ready and flying them seemed eager to share their hobby with all of us. Their excitement about the upcoming flight rubbed off on the whole crowd.
Once all the balloons were inflated, they started lifting off, a couple at a time. There's just something magical about hot air balloons soaring in the sky right over your head. There were some gorgeous balloons made up of bright patchworks of color. My toddler's favorites were the shaped ones, like Tony the Tiger, Smokey the Bear, and a bright pink pig. As we watched, the pilots competed to see who could throw a beanbag closest to an assigned target and who could pop some helium balloons stationed above the landing area. Who knew there were actual hot air ballooning competitions?
Overall, it was a magnificent experience and one that we are definitely planning on making a tradition for our family. It's not every day that you get to stand inches away from a balloon as it's being inflated, the flame bursting into the silky fabric, and then watch it lift off and fly right over your head. My toddler is still talking about the "big balloons". What better way to teach her that the world is full of wonders, friendly neighbors, and a little magic?
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Thanks Raven, for sharing your adventure! Have any of you had an experience, with events and places mentioned in this blog, that you would like to share with us? Let me know!!
When we got down to Provo, there were lots of parking lots offering paid parking, but we were able to find a free spot right across from Bulldog field. We were amazed by the crowd that had already gathered on the field. It was great to be part of this early rising community as balloons were rolled out and inflated all around us. They had spirited music playing over the loud speakers and people wandered around, chatting with the pilots and engineers. Everyone involved with getting the balloons ready and flying them seemed eager to share their hobby with all of us. Their excitement about the upcoming flight rubbed off on the whole crowd.
Once all the balloons were inflated, they started lifting off, a couple at a time. There's just something magical about hot air balloons soaring in the sky right over your head. There were some gorgeous balloons made up of bright patchworks of color. My toddler's favorites were the shaped ones, like Tony the Tiger, Smokey the Bear, and a bright pink pig. As we watched, the pilots competed to see who could throw a beanbag closest to an assigned target and who could pop some helium balloons stationed above the landing area. Who knew there were actual hot air ballooning competitions?
Overall, it was a magnificent experience and one that we are definitely planning on making a tradition for our family. It's not every day that you get to stand inches away from a balloon as it's being inflated, the flame bursting into the silky fabric, and then watch it lift off and fly right over your head. My toddler is still talking about the "big balloons". What better way to teach her that the world is full of wonders, friendly neighbors, and a little magic?------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thanks Raven, for sharing your adventure! Have any of you had an experience, with events and places mentioned in this blog, that you would like to share with us? Let me know!!
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