Peter hasn't had pre-school this week, so we've been a little more laid back. On Saturday I picked up a loaf of Texas Toast out of the day old basket at the grocery and yesterday it got turned into French toast with a twist. And the twist? Almond Extract! I've already confessed my love for almond extract. Just add a little bit to your egg mixture and voila - French toast with a twist and super yummy (and mine would have been more yummy had it not cooled down while I was taking pictures of it!).
Some other yummy recipes we have tried lately are Alton Brown's Chocolate Chip Cookies and Couscous Salad, both via Mary Beth. And she just shared this Cherry Lime Jam - we'll have to try that it because Ryan loves anything cherry!
I've been playing a little more with my camera - I love the color of the sky in this one. Now I just need to figure out how to get those branches to show a little better. Mostly I am happy that the buds are finally popping their heads out! Can anyone recommend a photography blog? So far all I've found are ones that show fabulous pictures or that talk about how to use Photoshop. I'd love to find one that talked about using a camera and how to make a great photo in the first place.
My baby turns two tomorrow (well, it's actually today now) - I'd better get to bed so I'm ready for all that celebrating!
Looks so yummy ... maybe you could send me a slice ... and Happy Birthday Ned ... I wish I were with you today ... I bet your eyes will be wide when you blow out your candles .... I can almost hear you infectious laugh ... love you, Grandma
Posted by: Mom | May 08, 2008 at 05:21 AM
Your french toast looks great!
I like to use my camera too, and I haven't found a blog that shows how to do just that. I don't have Photoshop and i don't have time to use it anyway. Flash is also something that i don't like to use much of. All I can suggest is to read your manual, read books from the library on photography and take tons of pics. You will come up with some great stuff!
Posted by: Randi | May 08, 2008 at 06:17 AM
Hapde Burfday Baby!
Posted by: Sarah | May 08, 2008 at 06:28 AM
OoOo-Pioneer Woman! Probably my favorite all time blog-oh get lost there! It's really 4 blogs in one-go check it out!
Sandi
http://thepioneerwoman.com/
Posted by: Sandi Henderson | May 08, 2008 at 08:48 AM
oooo, that french toast looks ever so yummy!
Posted by: heidi | May 08, 2008 at 09:13 AM
That french toast looks yummy. I just got a new breakfast cookbook and I can't wait to try the scones. mmmmmmm
I think your photos are looking very nice. We got a new camera last night, I hope it helps with my pictures.
Posted by: iSew | May 08, 2008 at 09:19 AM
I second the Pioneer Woman comment. She has amazing photos and actually talks about how to be a better photographer. And she's pretty funny to boot:)
http://thepioneerwoman.com/ (specifically the photo section)
Posted by: Jenn | May 08, 2008 at 06:25 PM
We bought the Nikon D40 a month or so ago and I haven't had a chance to learn much about it yet. I have this site bookmarked though because there is so much great info about the camera and how to use it.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/users-guide/index.htm
Posted by: Darcy | May 09, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Almond in french toast sounds heavenly! I'll have to give it a try. I have a bunch of photography sites bookmarked though I haven't really looked at them much. I'll try to get the list together for you.
Posted by: Pieces | May 09, 2008 at 11:34 AM