Coffee

http://gearpatrol.com/tag/fortnight-of-coffee/

My favorite blog, favorite drink.

Aunt Holly

Just a few.  We are still waiting for our quiche to be done. 

 

Prevatt Men

Last photo from Breckenridge.

FAH Breakfast and Gang

The Ultimate Breakfast

Half omelet of freshly grated cheese, ham and sauteed onions.

Grandmother's delicious grits

One cage free egg over easy on the grits to add more delicious to the grits.

2 slices of lean bacon and a biscut.

Yum!

Thanks Dad and Cassidy for the superb culinary execution.

Winding down

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Sun came out and warmed up to 23 degrees

Afternoon walk around town.

Chefs of Excellence

Awesome quiche, the Christmas tradition continues.

Jones Family Christmas

Awesome photos from FAH and family

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Christmas in Breckenridge

Frosty said it was to cold and home to warm up.

Christmas Chef Elves

Nick and Cassidy prepared the traditional Christmas quiche.
Note the matching Chef sweaters!

Ski Report

Temperature  dropped 12 degrees since report.  White out conditions for skiers, snow boarders and shoppers. 

More photos to follow.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Progress report:
Nick called and all the skiers are doing awesome.

Grandmother and Karen are shopping.  Silence is scary.

I took a nap and am reading Grain Brain.

Hitting the lift ° All geared Up

terrific trio gets ready to hit the list and then the slopes.

Hitting the slopes

Christmas Eve Morning

Lots of activity.
Grandad, Nick and Cassidy are going skiing.  Grandmother and Karen are going shopping.

I am busy making coffee and oatmeal for everyone.

Some light snow today beautiful weather here very picturesque.

Christmas Vacation begins

Perfect timing on flights was a great way to start vacation.  Karen and i got off our flight, walked down 3 gates and off come Mom & Dad.
The rental car was an adventure, photos to follow on that.

Check out the difference in temps between home and Breckenridge.

Labor Day Photos I forgot to Share

Discovery Channel

Are you watching Naked and Afraid?  Premier is on now.

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/naked-and-afraid

Stocking Stuffer's

You know we all need ideas.

http://gearpatrol.com/2013/12/06/stocking-stuffers-doodads-desktop/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gearpatrol+%28Gear+Patrol%29

 

Saturday Poetry - A word to Husbands

Element of an Ogden Nash poem

 

To keep your marriage brimming
With love in the loving cup,
Whenever you’re wrong, admit it;
Whenever you’re right, shut up.

Ideas

Check out the gift ideas for your 12 Guys of Christmas.  http://gearpatrol.com/2013/11/28/rewind-12-guys-christmas/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gearpatrol+%28Gear+Patrol%29

 

Best Restaurants in America

http://gearpatrol.com/2013/11/26/25-best-restaurants-united-states/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gearpatrol+%28Gear+Patrol%29

 

Maybe Nick can give us a report on Little Country Gentleman

 

DIRECTORY (West to East)

 

COUNTRY CAT DINNERHOUSE & BAR - Portland, Oregon

STAPLE AND FANCY MERCANTILE - Seattle, Washington

CHEZ PANISSE - Berkeley, California

HINOKI AND THE BIRD - Los Angeles, California

LE THAI - Las Vegas, Nevada

ACORN - Denver, Colorado

PROVISIONS - Houston, Texas

THE BACHELOR FARMER - Minneapolis, Minnesota

LITTLE COUNTRY GENTLEMEN - St. Louis, Missouri

COCHON - New Orleans, Louisiana

SANFORD - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

AVEC - Chicago, Illinois

CITY HOUSE - Nashville, Tennessee

THE OPTIMIST - Atlanta, Georgia

THE GREENHOUSE TAVERN - Cleveland, Ohio

NAOE - Miami, Florida

HUSK - Charleston, South Carolina

DAME'S CHICKEN & WAFFLES - Durham, North Carolina

KOMI - Washington, DC

THE MILDRED - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

TAKASHI - New York, New York

SOLO FARM & TABLE - Londonderry, Vermont

THE DORRANCE - Providence, Rhode Island

OLEANA - Boston, Massachusetts

EVENTIDE OYSTER CO. - Portland, Maine

 

Stocking Stuffer Ideas - Check it out

http://gearpatrol.com/2013/11/22/5-best-facial-moisturizers-for-men/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gearpatrol+%28Gear+Patrol%29

 

 

Nick Makes Aussie Friends

Nick arranges for a pet exchange program during his trip down under!

 

Grain Brain

Need to check this out.  http://www.amazon.com/Grain-Brain-Surprising-Sugar--Your-Killers/dp/031623480X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384087640&sr=8-1&keywords=Grain+Brain

Saw the author on Fox this morning.

 

The devastating truth about the effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain, with a 30-day plan to achieve optimum health.

Renowned neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, blows the lid off a topic that's been buried in medical literature for far too long: carbs are destroying your brain. And not just unhealthy carbs, but even healthy ones like whole grains can cause dementia, ADHD, anxiety, chronic headaches, depression, and much more. Dr. Perlmutter explains what happens when the brain encounters common ingredients in your daily bread and fruit bowls, why your brain thrives on fat and cholesterol, and how you can spur the growth of new brain cells at any age. He offers an in-depth look at how we can take control of our "smart genes" through specific dietary choices and lifestyle habits, demonstrating how to remedy our most feared maladies without drugs. With a revolutionary 30-day plan, GRAIN BRAIN teaches us how we can reprogram our genetic destiny for the better.

Breakfast Idea

This baked apple-cinnamon French toast can be prepared in advance and then simply popped in the oven for a leisurely and luxurious weekend morning. By using nonfat instead of whole milk and eliminating the egg yolks, the calories are cut by half and the fat is reduced by nearly 80 percent in our griddle-free version.

Ingredients

·3 cups nonfat milk

·2 cups  liquid egg whites, pasteurized, such as Egg Beaters

·3 tablespoons honey

·1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

·1/4 teaspoon salt

·1 1-pound loaf whole-wheat bread, sliced

·1 cup apples, (3 ounces), chopped dried

·1/2 cup raisins

·1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

·1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

·1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

1.     Whisk milk, egg whites, honey, vanilla and salt in a large bowl.

2.     Trim crusts off 8 bread slices and set aside. Cut the crusts and the remaining bread into 1-inch pieces. Toss with dried apples, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg in another large bowl.

3.     Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Transfer the bread mixture to the pan. Lay the reserved crustless slices evenly on top, trimming to fit. Whisk the milk mixture one more time, then pour evenly over the bread. Press the bread down with the back of a wooden spoon, making sure it’s evenly moist. Cover with parchment paper, then foil, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.

4.     Preheat oven to 350°F.

5.     Bake the casserole, covered, for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until puffed, set and lightly browned, about 20 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes; dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve.