jamie of all trades

green chilies quiche

when i was growing up every 4th of july all the families on my block would gather together and we'd have a bike parade and brunch potluck.  and every year the mother of all trades would make this quiche that always received rave reviews.  even though i dislike eggs i know this dish is a good {and easy} one. i haven't tried it but you could make this the night before and bake in the morning too.

10 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups cottage cheese
1 pound jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 8-oz can diced chilies

pre-heat the oven to 350.  grease a 9x13 glass baking dish, set aside.  in a large bowl whisk the eggs together.  whisk in the dry ingredients.  stir in the cottage cheese, jack cheese, melted butter and chilies.   pour in the baking dish.  bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are brown and the center is firm.  if your guests like serve with a side of salsa.

it's a fall weekend!

i'm headed off for a girls weekend over in lake chelan today.  i'm really looking forward to some girl time, eating good food, sipping some wine and laughing really hard.  i'm hoping it will make me feel all better and i can get back to some serious blogging next week.  it's been a struggle this week!

 

in case you missed it this week:

:: infinity scarfs on etsy

:: pickled peppers that i had at delancey

:: dried orange lanterns

:: cute american express commercial 

great american express commercial

i've caught this commercial a few times and i just love it.  it's for american express and i think it's put together really well.  if you have a minute to spare, check it out.  it will but a :) on your face. 

this is for you lspry!

orange dried lanterns

i saw these orange lanterns, sometimes called chinese lanterns, in the grocery back at the beginning of the fall and kept forgetting to pick some up.  then, they were gone!  the other day when i was shopping they were back and i remembered to snatch some up.  i put them in an orange vase and since they are dried they'll last a long time.  {the lamp is also orange and from pottery barn.  i've got a lot of orange in one corner.}

delancey pickled peppers

it's no surprise i was excited for delancey to open.  and now that i've been i know it's worth the hype.  so after my visit it was fun to go back to the bon appetit article {which also helped fuel my excitement} and make molly's pickled peppers with shallots and thyme.  if you haven't been to delancey i suggest you go.  if you have a party of 6 you can make a reservation.  it just might be the best pizza in seattle.

1 pound sweet or mild mini bell peppers, sliced crosswire into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, seeded
2 large shallots, thinly sliced, separated into rings.
2 cups white wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
3 tbls water
5 fresh thyme sprigs
2 large garlic clovers, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper
pinch of kosher salt

{making the brine}

place peppers and shallots in a medium bowl.

mix vinegar and next 6 ingredients in medium saucepan.  bring to boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt.  remove brine from heat; carefully pour over peppers and shallots.  cover bowl {i used a plate}; let stand 5 minutes.  uncover; cool to room temperature.  transfer to quart-size jar, pressing peppers into brine.  cover; chill at least 4 hours and up to 10 days.

 

these would be amazing on a prosciutto, salami, provolone sandwich made with fresh, crusty bread.  or serve along side bruschetta.  

{on a random side note, if you're in seattle don't forget to vote and mail in your ballot today.  and please approve referendum 71 and support all types of families! joat is pro-family!

infinity scarfs

even though i'm feeling better {swine-free} i still need to watch myself.  that means, not letting myself get too run down and keeping warm.  i'm a total scarf girl and i've noticed a lot of infinity scarfs around lately and want to get one around my neck.  i did a google search for some and didn't see too many i liked so i checked etsy and came across seller carlysophia's shop. now i can't decide which one to get!

 
grey dip dye - {image via}

 
charcoal - {image via}

pink dip dye - {image via} 

which one do you like?

happy halloween

i'm finally feeling better after having the swine flu for days. thank goodness!  but i'm still taking it easy so no halloween celebration for me.  i hope you have some fun plans and keep it safe.  my appetite is coming back so i'm hoping to at least get some halloween treats!  

happy halloween!

 

{image from trophy cupcakes}

joat's guide to surviving the swine flu :: stay warm

i am a sucker for a good blanket.  in fact, at my house, i have a whole basket of blankets.  which have come in mighty handy during the swine week.  when you get the chills it's nice to throw a second blanket over you.

i like this sheepskin throw from pottery barn, very snugly and warm. {image via}

or for pure luxury, try this faux-fur throw.  just cuz you're sick doesn't mean you need to forego the finer things in life. {image via} 

feeling any better?  my fever is gone but still a little achy and really tired.  xoxo {air kisses} joat

joat's guide to surviving the swine flu :: be comfortable

so i'm going on day 5 of the swine flu and after this long, my mood kind of gets a little down.  one way i've found to lift my spirits is changing into my most favorite comfortable clothes.  here are some pieces i'd wear:

 

j. crew stripe sleep bottoms.  i love stripes and especially in pjs. {image via} 

i'm also a huge fan of navy blue so i also really like these cropped pjs from the gap.  even though they are flannel i'd need to wear a pair of socks with them because i wouldn't want my ankles getting cold. {image via}

and don't forget a robe.  sometimes its nice to throw a robe over your pjs when you are feeling cold or get the chills.  i really like this pink and white stripe little number from the gap. {image via}




and last but not least, don't forget the socks.  always wear a pair of socks when you're sick.  you loose a lot of heat through your feet so it's important to keep them warm.  i like this three pack from the gap so you've got some options.

stay warm and comfy! xoxo {air kisses} joat

joat's guide to surviving the swine flu

i went to the doctor yesterday and although i wasn't officially tested, i was diagnosed with the swine flu. how gross is that?  so it looks like i'll be out of commission for awhile.  if you find yourself with the same thing, here's what's getting helping me get through and might help you:

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7up.  some people go ginger ale, but i prefer 7up.  there's something in it that just makes your stomach feel better.

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ricola cough drops.  they aren't as medicine-y as other cough drops but still do the trick.

 

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and top ramen.  i know it's probably not the best thing for me.  but there's something about that broth and noodles that makes me feel better. and isn't that rainbow ramen set up kind of pretty?

check back tomorrow for my surviving the swine recommendations.