All Things Kaki

Here I Am With A New Recipe

2012-02-10T06:00:00.001-06:00

Cauliflower crust pizza...
sounds so bizarre but just try it!

Ingredients

1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed garlic
½ teaspoon garlic salt
olive oil (optional)
pizza sauce, shredded cheese and choice of your toppings*

Instructions

To "rice" the Cauliflower: Take 1 large head of fresh cauliflower, remove stems and leaves, and chop the florets into chunks. Add to food processor and pulse until it looks like grain. Do not over-do pulse or you will puree it. (If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the whole head with a cheese grater). Place the riced cauliflower into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 8 minutes. There is no need to add water, as the natural moisture in the cauliflower is enough to cook itself. One large head should produce approximately 3 cups of riced cauliflower. The remainder can be used to make additional pizza crusts immediately, or can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

To Make the Pizza Crust:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup cauliflower, egg and mozzarella. Add oregano, crushed garlic and garlic salt, stir. Transfer to the cookie sheet, and using your hands, pat out into a 9" round. Optional: Brush olive oil over top of mixture to help with browning.
Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven.
To the crust, add sauce, toppings and cheese. Place under a broiler at high heat just until cheese is melted (approximately 3-4 minutes).

*Note: Toppings need to be precooked since you are only broiling for a few minutes.

We made ours with pepperoni and mushrooms... YUM!!

Here I Am With Photo Challenge Day 10

2012-02-10T06:00:00.000-06:00

*self portrait*

yup, classic camera phone in the bathroom mirror trick.

Here I Am With A Fun Activity on a Snow Day

2012-02-09T06:01:00.000-06:00

Tuesday it was cold and snowing off and on so we spent most the day at home. In need of a new activity {ok, me not Claire, she has too many toys and things to do}

I decided to make an activity I came across on this blog

with lots of great activity suggestions to do with toddlers.

voila!

pom poms + magnets + cookie sheet = endless fun for one happy girl!

I did sit with her during this activity to make sure she didn't put them in her mouth, which she did try a number of times but it was definitely a success and a fun afternoon that also included a little time playing in the snow!

enjoying her first taste of snow!

oh yes, check out another first
her first bruise :(

{sad she took the tumble but we're so thankful she only hit her cheek and not her eye
or anywhere else where it could have hurt even more}

Snow is in the forecast for later this week so hopefully
we'll have another fun snow day at home soon!

Here I Am With Photo Challenge Day 9

2012-02-09T06:00:00.001-06:00

*front door*

on Tuesday morning in the snow

Here I Am With Photo Challenge Day 8

2012-02-08T11:37:00.001-06:00

*sun*

Here I Am With The Photo Challenge Day 7

2012-02-07T06:00:00.001-06:00

*button*

oh so literal, but it'll do!

Here I Am Eyeing Toms New Flats

2012-02-07T06:00:00.000-06:00

grey linen Toms ballet flats?

yes, please!

Here I Am With The Photo Challenge Day 6

2012-02-06T21:55:00.000-06:00

*dinner*

a new recipe..
Sesame- Tofu Stir Fry
if you can believe it!

Sesame-Tofu Stir-Fry Makes: 4 servings
Prep time: 14 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes
Ingredients
1 12-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Cornstarch
1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 16-ounce bag frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed
2/3 cup bottled stir-fry sauce
2 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
2 cups hot cooked brown rice

Directions
1. Lightly coat tofu with cornstarch. In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the peanuts, the sesame seeds, ginger, and red pepper. Add tofu; toss gently.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add tofu mixture to skillet. Cook briefly, stirring gently, until sesame seeds are toasted and tofu begins to brown.
3. Remove tofu. Add vegetables to skillet; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through. Add stir-fry sauce; cook and stir gently until mixture is bubbly. Stir in tofu; heat through. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts and the scallions. Serve over rice.
Nutrition facts per serving: 386 calories, 19g protein, 45g carbohydrate, 14g fat (2g saturated), 6g fiber
Originally published in FITNESS magazine, March 2010.

...its verry good!

Here I Am With The Photo Challenge Day 5

2012-02-05T12:28:00.005-06:00

* 10 am *

This morning we were at church
but this is usually what 10 am looks like

such a little "bish-i-bee"

Here I Am With The Photo Challenge Day 4

2012-02-04T12:27:00.000-06:00

* a stranger *

hope this counts...

I've seen the Oscar Meyer weinermobile 3 different times this past week, including one siting while we were in Oklahoma City last weekend...
I think it may be stalking me.

"Oh I wish I were an Oscar Meyer wiener, that is what I'd truly like to be
and if I were an Oscar Meyer wiener, everyone would be in love with me

My bolgna has a first name its O-s-c-a-r, my bologna has a second name its M-e-y-e-r
I love to eat it every day and if you ask me why I'll say
cause Oscar Meyer has a way with b-o-l-o-g-n-a!"

Here I Am With The Photo Challenge Day 3

2012-02-03T18:03:00.001-06:00

{better late than never!}

Hands

love love love these sweet tiny hands

Here I Am A Painting Fool

2012-02-03T06:00:00.000-06:00

I've had more fun using my Annie Sloan chalk paint!

Canyon had been looking for an old quilt {he had one as a child and loved it literally to pieces} and so his sweet sister found the perfect one for his Christmas gift this year!

So to display and keep it out in our room, I found a simple quilt rack
at a furniture resale shop for about $20...

It was a little too plain jane so I added some wooden decals from Hobby Lobby
to either end using gorilla glue.

viola! instant design

One evening after dinner was served, dishes done, baby in bed, husband happily watching tv... it was time to paint!

I dry brushed the graphite colored paint on to the bare wood.

no sanding, no distressing

and I love how you can still see the wood coming through the paint.

one coat of the dark wax on it the next morning during nap time and it was set!

I love how it looks in our bedroom!

{that's Petrie, the topiary tree in our room, love it!}

it looks pretty dark here but its the perfect blend between all the different wood tones in our bedroom

sorry for iphone camera quality photos, but I was pleased with this project and love that we have his quilt ready anytime a fort or picnic is needed!