This was from my first batch of applesauce the other day. I just cut up the apples, put in some cinnamon and sugar then hoped for the best….luckily it turned out delicious and I’m just a tiny bit obsessed with making applesauce haha.
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Homemade Applesauce
Categories: Duck In the Kitchen
Tags: apples, cooking, fall, food, fun times, me-made
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“Our birthdays …
“Our birthdays are feathers in the broad wing of time.” Jean Paul Richter
Yup, it’s my birthday. I turned 23 today at 4:04pm, that’s right I get serious about this stuff haha. I just like being precise in these things. I found that quote in one of my Tea Time magazines and thought it was adorable! About turning 23, I don’t feel any different…maybe by tomorrow I’ll feel strange but probably not. After all it’s just another year, 365 days. It was fun to log on to facebook and see my page flooded with birthday wishes, and it was even better getting texts from the few people who actually know when my birthday is haha. My wonderful parents sent me flowers this morning and they smell delicious!
Some people would say I need to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of turning 21…but I’m ok with being 23.
Well, I’m off to make a cup of tea, then to cast on and knit a swatch for a sweater. I need to figure out how many more balls of yarn I need.
Yup, I’m ok with being 23.
Brussels Sprouts and Life
So yesterday I made Brussels sprouts, which isn’t very exciting in itself, but I didn’t follow a recipe. I just threw them in a skillet sprayed some olive oil on them and prayed that they would survive, luckily they did and they actually weren’t bad. My point is I didn’t worry about the outcome, I just did it.
And I was thinking, “Hey, life should be more like that!”
I want to do things just because I want to and not worry about whether or not I’ll get paid or be in trouble (with the law or worse my Mom. They’re the only things that hold real sway.) It’s much more fun to do things without all the hassle of worrying. Does it matter that I just graduated from college and am now babysitting two children? Not really. I don’t feel any less educated or feel that I’m letting all “my potential” go to waste. I still have potential. I will always have potential, but that’s for me to develop and act on, not something for society to impose on me. Having a college education is something that I can’t ever lose. No one can take it away from me and I can’t un-earn it. But it’s just another tally in the long list of things that make me me. It doesn’t define me, it just goes in the big stew pot of Kelly along with high school grad, age-out 4-Her, West Virginian, lover of books and knitting.
In four days I’ll turn 23. It’s exciting to think about, not nearly as much of a milestone as 18 or 21, but still impressive. I’ve managed to survive this long, haven’t killed anyone or myself and in some cases that is probably a very big accomplishment.
Yesterday was also exciting because I got to ride a horse. Not for the first time in my life but for the first time in a probably a decade. I am going to be learning how to ride this fall/winter in exchange for helping to exercise the horses. Riding is something I’ve wanted to do since I was little. I would have been the most ecstatic little girl if I had received a pony for my birthday or Christmas. And now that I’m an adult I get to make awesome choices like this!
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Tags: brussels sprouts, cooking, daily, duck, fun times, horses, WV
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I’m an Adult!!!
But wait a minute Kelly, you’re 22. Haven’t you been an adult for four years now? Why yes, yes I have. But today marks a very important day….
I have cooked myself dinner…and it turned out delicious!!!!
What is that? My dinner, of course!
And, in case you were wondering, it was so very easy to make. I just took time-honoured Blake family secrets (marinating chicken in Italian dressing) and experimental ingenuity (adding a tomato and some onion). Then I cooked it down and put it on top of some rice. All in all a successful meal.
Chicken, Tomato, and Onion Dish
- 2 chicken tenders
- 1 Roma tomato
- 1/4 of an onion
- Italian dressing
Marinate the chicken in the Italian dressing (the longer the better). Chop the tomato and onion and start cooking in a skillet with a tiny bit of olive oil (or oil of your choice). Add chicken and dressing, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through. Put over rice or enjoy on its own.
See Mom, I am taking care of myself.
Last week my contract for summer theatre ended. We had a wonderful run and I’m very glad I worked it. On that note, working summer theatre and being in one of the shows is downright suicide and will probably not be happening again next summer, haha. One or the other for me please. I was very lucky to work with Bekah, Jason, and Linda; we made a wondrous team!
Now I get to focus on officially moving in to my new apartment, oh the joys of unpacking…not. But it will be quite fun to be able to arrange everything just how I like it and clean when I want to (not as often as I should probably). I’m also looking forward to more quality friend time with my new roommates, Katie and Sean.
So far in the week I’ve been unemployed I have started my ridiculous pile of mending/re-fashioning and drank copious amounts of tea…in the next week or so I plan on going home and helping my Mom weed the six billion bean plants as well as the rest of the garden. The good thing is that I know she’ll fry squash for me the right way when I’m home, nothing like my Mom’s cooking!
This is a very condensed version of my summer so far, and I’m going to go back and flesh out the details in the next few posts so be on the lookout.
Keep calm and duck on.
Categories: Daily Duck, Duck In the Kitchen
Tags: chicken tenders, cooking, daily, duck, food, fun times, marinating chicken, me-made
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Blue & Gold Mine Sale
I’m in the process of moving to Morgantown, home of West Virginia University and the Mountaineers for those unfamiliar with the area. Last night I was hanging out in my new apartment with my friend Ryan when I found out about the….
But, wait! Just what is this Blue & Gold Mine Sale? Well, according to the website:
“Students and community members donate good, usable items to sell to the public at large. Visit the sale for great bargains on wonderful treasures! All proceeds are donated to the United Way as part of WVU’s annual campaign.“
I couldn’t resist going and I’m glad I didn’t miss it! I went with Ryan and helped him decide on a mattress, and wandered around searching through books, clothes, kitchen items…you name it, it was there.
While there I bought
- Two Books: An Actor Prepares by Constantin Stanislavski and Why Do We Say It? The Stories Behind the Words, Expressions and Cliches We Use which doesn’t have an author listed
- A yellow bangle bracelet with elephants and deer/rabbit looking creatures on it
- A creamy white comfy cotton openish weave blanket
- And…a comfy pair of black moccasins
All together I paid a measly $4.25 for my treasures. I was pretty stoked! I have already worn the shoes today; they are so super comfy.
After the sale, I drove back to Fairmont and met up with Ava, one of my sisters, who kept me on task while packing up my apartment, which is always good because I’m am easily distracted…not to mention a pack rat (inherited from my mother, of course). So far the packing is going great, I can actually just load up boxes tomorrow and take some big furniture up to the new place.
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Tags: blue and gold mine sale, fun times, Thrifty Duck, WV, wvu, yard sales
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