March has been quite a wonderful month so far, minus the tests, projects, and papers...but it's finally spring break!! WHAT WHAT!? I've been thinking over the past couple weeks of what I should write my next post about, and by the time I've finally had time to write it, I could write so much! So here is the plethora of things that have been going on in my life:
Joy.
Have I mentioned before that me and Jacob have set a date for May 17, 2014 for getting hitched?! Eeek! At first, it seemed like a daunting amount of time to wait; however, God has been using little things to show me that it's not only the perfect TIME to get married but that I will have plenty to do before the big day arrives. Note: did ya'll know that it can take up to 8 months to get a wedding dress made and altered? I sure am glad I have enough time!
I may have mentioned before that Jacob goes to OU, which is about 145 miles from the big D (in my world, that's Denton, ya'll). This semester, I haven't gotten to see him as much- which is probably a good thing considering he has a lot of work to get done- but I sure do miss him. And while, deep down I am so sure that this IS His plan for us, it doesn't always stop me from being impatient. Then I realize, here I am, I get to marry the man of my dreams and have plenty of time to plan a fabulous wedding, and I have no joy to show from it?
I've come to realize- mostly in the past week or so- that God is also using this time to bring me closer to himself. To find joy in HIM rather than my circumstance- which really, isn't that bad. While Jacob will be spending the last couple months or so finishing his film before he moves back to Texas, I'll be spending that time learning to be content in my circumstances and praise Him for his perfect timing.
Opportunity.
Upon switching to Hospitality Management, I've been so blessed in getting to receive opportunities to learn what my passion is. I know I love food. I love cooking, using fresh, whole ingredients. I love serving and teaching people about food. I also love delighting people with an exquisite tasting experience. In order to get to spend more time with my roommates (and save on gas), I decided to resign from Oil and Vinegar. I'll still get to work holidays, and I'm actually planning with our manager a time for me to come in and do a cooking demo in the store! My big debut! It's going to use some of the products from the store, so chances are, it'll be my famous broccoli, let's be honest.
For Christmas, my fiance's mother gave me the opportunity to shadow some of the managers/chef of Maggiano's and this week it's going to happen! I am so blessed and excited for this, even if it's going to mean an early morning 5:30 start time! Yikes! I'll be sharing my experiences I'm sure late next week. Prayers for a fun learning experience would be wonderful!
Foodie Friday!
Last but certainly not least, the moment you all were waiting for...right?! Foodie Friday! Now, this week's recipe is seriously, one of my all-time favorites, because it involves everyone! Let me explain. A couple weeks ago, my roommates decided to have a pizza night and I was in charge of ingredients. It was WONDERFUL! So easy, tasty, and very gourmet! ;)
This is just a glimpse of how they turned out
We used already made naan bread from Kroger that was infused with garlic, so it was really flavorful! The key, is to use simple ingredients, and preferably ones that won't make it soggy when cooked. They are only in the oven for about 5-8 minutes, and the best part is, everyone can make their own! Everyone did different toppings, but personally, I think mine was the best :)
I used a sun-dried tomato pesto (can be found on pasta aisle), a little bit of mozzarella, goat cheese, mushrooms and spinach. After this beauty finishes in the oven, I drizzled it with my California Novello olive oil, and black truffle salt. It. was. incredible! The goat cheese has a slight tang and becomes creamy, the olive oil brings out all the wonderful flavors, and the truffle salt gives it that extra shut-the-front-door taste.
Naan pizza:
2 naan bread (Found ours at Kroger)
4 tbs of sun-dried tomato pesto
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
handful chopped spinach, stems removed
handful white mushrooms, chopped & stems removed
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (if you can, get your hands on an unfiltered olive oil, it'll rock your socks off)
dash of truffle salt
Preheat oven 350 degrees. Place naan bread on baking sheet and spread on pesto. Add cheese, spinach and mushrooms. Bake for about 5-8 minutes, until cheese in center is melted. Drizzle with olive oil and add a pinch of truffle salt.
Happy weekend everyone!
What's your favorite recipe that's a MUST DO with friends? I'd love to hear!!
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