Author: Lila

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Food & Drink

Sushi Bake Casserole

I have been craving sushi; my husband is NOT a fan of raw fish and we live a fair ways away from any decent sushi restaurant –and I’m sorry I am NOT eating gas station sushi. Which is why this Sushi Bake Casserole has been awesome for use; I get a take on sushi flavours and my husband doesn’t have to eat raw fish.

Ingredients
*quantities aren’t given so you can customize size and balance your preference of ingredients

Basmati Rice
Roasted Seaweed
Sweet Chili Sauce
Salmon (cubed)
Avocado (cubed)
Cucumber (diced)
Green Onion (diced)
Rice Wine Vinegar
Low Sodium Soy Sauce
Sriracha
Yum Yum Sauce
Everything Bagel Seasoning (toasted)

Directions

  1. Cook your desired quantity of rice according to the instructions on the package
  2. Place rice into the bottom of a casserole dish and flatten
  3. Layer nori sheets on top of the rice
  4. Mix salmon and chili sauce together in a bowl and then spread over the nori in the casserole dish
  5. Bake casserole for 15-20 minutes at 425F; depending on how done you want the salmon
  6. Add your toppings: avocado, cucumber & green onion
  7. Drizzle vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, yum yum sauce over top
  8. Sprinkle seasoning on top
  9. Enjoy!
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Writing Prompt Wednesdays

February Journal #2

Is there a mistake you keep making repeatedly in your daily life? Explain.

All human beings are so flawed. I make many mistakes all the time but I try and learn and I try to  be better. I have a few poor choices that I make often…

-Committing to an exercise or weight loss program which I fail at often; knowing full well they aren’t a good fit.
-Taking on too much and not asking for help.
-Holding onto negative feelings.
-Not following through on plans because I’m afraid to do them alone.
-Not saving more for retirement but telling myself I’ll fix it next year, this also applies to going to the doctor.

What about you?

Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts

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Gifts

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day is on Wednesday; and I left it a little late to get my husband a gift –originally we weren’t going to exchange gifts but I think he is violating that agreement, so here I am. He loves fishing, so this gift guide is for the FISHERMAN!

Magnetic Nippers (Simms)

Bump Board (Frabill)

Rod Bunk Box (Flambeau)

Cooler (Igloo)

Wading Jacket (Simms)

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Fashion

OOTD: Valentine’s Day

My husband and I are making more time for dates this year; it was one of our “INs” for 2024 and staying home was definitely on our list of “OUTs.” For Valentine’s Day, we are doing dinner and a movie and this is the outfit I picked from Ricki’s and The Show Company.

Top: Long Sleeve Ruffle Trim Blouse in pale mauve
Bottoms: Vaughn Trouser Pant in Luxe Tailored in black
Jacket: Faux Wool Long Line Jacket in grey
Jewelry: Trio Pack 14K Gold Pavé Hoop Earrings
Purse: Aldo Legoirii Satchel in dark beige
Shoes: Kelly & Katie Stefia Wedge Pump in black

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Writing Prompt Wednesdays

February Journal #1

What would you like said about you at your funeral?

I don’t want a funeral, rather I simply want to be cremated and have my loved ones pick up the remains and scatter them in a beautiful location. No fuss, no muss! Then perhaps they could have a fire and a little BBQ and just hang out, but nothing formal. However, I would like my former students to remember or know that I cared very deeply for each and every one of them and that I enjoyed being their teacher. I’d like my family to create a yearly award for a student that could be given out every year. I’m not sure what the criteria for it would be but I just want to forever keep giving back. (This is a pretty morbid prompt for 6:30 in the morning, btw!)

What about you?

Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts

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Fashion

OOTD: Mob Wife

I don’t know about you but I am most definitely getting behind the “Mob Wife” trend. Its sort of perfect for a chilly February; and it goes to show you that you don’t have to be frumpy to stay warm.

The key components to this look are a fluffy or “fur” coat, lots of sparkly or preferably gold jewelry and animal print.

Coat: Faux Fur Coat in black (Ricki’s)
Top: Nicole Long Sleeve Collared Shirt in white (Ricki’s)
Bottoms: Stevie Straight Leg Pant in Faux Leather (Ricki’s)
Shoes: Lawson Leopard Print Calf Hair Open-Toe Ankle Boot (Michael Kors)
Bag: Voyager Medium Crossgrain Leather Tote Bag in crimson (Michael Kors)
Necklace: 3pcs Vintage Bold Chain Faux Diamond Pearl Set Necklaces For Women Retro Original Design (Temu)
Watch/Bracelet: Women’s Watch Hiphop Golden Fashion Quartz Watch & 1pc Love Bangle, Valentines Gift For Her (Temu)
Earrings: Simple Circle Flower Shape Earrings Plated Color Ear Jewelry For Women Girls (Temu)

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Food & Drink

Overnight Oats

oats in glass jar
Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com

I am finally joining the trend of overnight oats… and yes, I realize I am so incredibly late to the party. They gained immense popularity in 2012 and have hung on because they are rich in fibre and protein. You can load them with vitamins and minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. Overnight oats were part of the “enhance your gut health” movement, the “meal prep” and “nutritious breakfast on the go” craze.

I tested out a few; and to be honest so many of the recipes have a TON of ingredients which I wasn’t a fan. Although this recipe has a fair amount of ingredients that I normally don’t have on hand –it’s deliciousness trumped my fussiness…

Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

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Writing Prompt Wednesdays

January Journal #5

What requires your patience today?

I woke up feeling off, I think I’m coming down with a bug. I went to bed with a bit of a headache. So basically today I think most things, especially the most mundane and ordinary will require a lot of patience. I’d rather just snuggle under my weighted blanket and sleep longer or read a book. I even had the whole “girl versus hair” monologue today. I really needed to wash my dirty hair (which is on day number FOUR) but the thought of “all that work”  irked me and I was rolling my eyes in the shower. That right there tells me I am going to have to make a very conscious choice and be deliberate in my actions today to show patience.

What about you?

Prompt from Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts

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Entertainment

Book Club: January

Current Addictions is being replaced with the Book Club feature; where I’ll be sharing what I read over the month. I hope that you share your book recommendations with me in the comments! #bookwormsunite

January was mostly about reading books to add to my 7th grade English class library.

  1. Chomp by Carl Hiassen
    Wahoo Cray and his father are animal wranglers in Florida. They are contracted by the production company for a survivalist reality show with an over-the-top host. After filming takes a turn in the Everglades; Wahoo must save his friend and make sure his father gets paid.
  2. Wrecker by Carl Hiassen
    Set during the COVID pandemic in the Florida Key; Wrecker gets caught up in the illegal scheme of Silver Mustache. He must solve the case with the help of his friend, Willi. The story of Manuel Cabeza plays out in the background.
  3. Enola Holmes and the Boy in Buttons by Nancy Springer
    A short story written in 2021; about the disappearance of the brother of Enola’s porter. She has to find the young boy in Aldgate Pump before danger befalls him.
  4. Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade by Nancy Springer
    Enola must find her friend Cecily Alistair who is being mistreated by her oppressive father who is preoccupied with his social standing and her aunts who isolate her and starve her.
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Food & Drink

Macaroni & Cheese

Looking for an alternative to boxed macaroni and cheese that is easy to make and incredibly tasty; this is the recipe for you!

colorful pasta
Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com

Ingredients

2 cups Whole wheat macaroni
2 Tbsp Margarine
1.5 Tbsp Flour
1 cup Milk
1 cup Marble cheese (shredded)
1 cup Peas
4 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the package; during the last minute of cook time add the peas; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Make a roux by melting margarine in a saucepan add the flour and cook until it has a paste consistency.
  3. Slowly add the milk to the saucepan and stir constantly; simmer until thickened.
  4. Add the cheese sauce to the bowl with macaroni and peas; mix well.
  5. Pour mixture into a casserole dish.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the parmesan and bread crumbs together; sprinkle over the macaroni.
  7. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 350F
  8. Enjoy!