Happy Halloween!

I didn't dress up this year.  I had to work late and I think I missed most of the trick-or-treaters in our neighborhood.  So, it was kind of a bummer.  But we did have a pumpkin decorating contest at work today.  It was not what I expected at all.  Those people mean business...

Here are the winners.  

And Happy Halloween from the Kendi Haus!

Third place

Second Place - "How Pumpkin Pies are Made"

First Place

There were science themed pumpkins too, but the judges didn't like them.  We're just a research institute after all...

Kendi's Kitchen: One Pan Sausage and Veggies

This is another recipe found on Pinterest.  The picture is what sold me.  It's pretty straight forward but a little time consuming.  I recommend making this as a nice Sunday dinner.  I tried it again during the week for dinner and it was a little stressful.  We ate kinda late that night.

Cheers!

One Pan Sausage and Veggies

4 sausages (beef or pork - we use mild Italian)
1 pound potatoes
1/2 pound carrots
1/2 bell pepper
1 large onion
1 fennel bulb
2 garlic cloves (I use like 5)
2 tbsp oil
freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/2 tsp Italian herbs
1/2 cup chicken broth (we used the powdered bouillon)
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar (I added some more after the first 45 minutes)

**Note:  You can use what ever veggies you like.  The original recipe lists the veggies I have hear and I followed what she did.  But I'm sure you could switch it up with different stuff and it would taste just as good.**

Chop and peel all the veggies and garlic.  Put all the veggies in a roasting pan.  Make sure they are mixed up.  In a bowl, mix oil, garlic, chicken broth and Italian herbs.  Pour mixture over veggies and toss them a little.  Try to coat as many as possible, but don't be too serious about it.  Salt and pepper the top.  Cover with foil and bake in oven for 45 minutes at 450.  While veggies are cooking, brown the sausage in a pan.  You don't have to cook them completely, just get them brown.  Cut the sausages in half.  After 45 minutes, the veggies should be fork tender.  If not, put them back in the oven for a few more minutes.  Place sausage on top of veggies and drizzle the balsamic vinegar over everything.  Put back in over, uncovered for 25-30 minutes.  After 15 minutes, flip sausage and get some of the juices in the bottom of pan and pour over everything again (I just grab the balsamic again and drizzle everything again).  Cook for remaining time.  

To me, this is Fall in a pan.  And it makes the most amazing leftovers.  Enjoy!

Stats:
Time: 2 hrs
Cost:  around $8 depending on veggie prices and what you like
Servings:  4
Leftovers:  yes

Ingredients

Adding the sausage to the cooked veggies

Crazy

Just us.  Being silly.  Way before that whole Miley Cyrus tongue thing.

Cheers!

One Stop Shop

The PSL civic center has a One Stop Shop every month in the parking garage.  I went to check it out today.  I thought it would be bigger.  I thought there would be more crafts.  I was hoping to get some Christmas shopping done.  I didn't get anything that I was looking for, mainly a new furniture DIY, but I did take home this cute mini globe for $2.  It looks great with our leather bound books and antique bookcase.  And it reminds me of my Aunt Karen.  She loves globes.  :)

Cheers!

I-75 Highlights

We've been traveling up and down 75 a lot lately.  I've been down this road so many times in my life, I know it by heart.  With the invention of Instagram, I decided to pass the drive by taking pics of all the fun things I see from the freeway.  Here's what caught my eye...

Cheers!

TN

Florence, KY

KY

Lima, OH.  For all the Gleeks.

KY

TN mountains

 

No road trip is complete without the The Barrel

OH

OH

 TN

 And my favorite highlight...

Couch 2 5K - Week 2

Last week we completed the second set of running in our couch to 5K program.  I had moments where the running was easy and moments when it wasn't.  Not sure that I will be "a runner" when this is all over, but I enjoy the time with Kevin.  We haven't really lost weight yet, but we haven't gained anything either, so I guess that's a win.  :)

Cheers!

Week 2

Food Truck Invasion

Every second Friday of the month is the Food Truck Invasion at the PSL Civic Center.  While in ATL, I wanted to go to the food truck park but never had the chance.  Well, I wasn't going to miss this opportunity in FL.  Food trucks have really upped their game.  It's not fair food anymore.  Sure, you still get elephant ears and pizza and fries, but you can now get BBQ, fish, wraps, Mediterranean, Mexican food and so much more.  There were so many choices, I had a hard time deciding.  And the food trucks change every month.  There is also a DJ.  It seems like people in PSL like to get together and hang out and the Civic Center provides a lot of opportunities for them to so.  I can't wait to have visitors so we can go and check out the food trucks.  :)

Cheers!