We’ve had a wonderful day from lunch through dinner! Today’s weather here was just PERFECT! Still balmy with cicadas, but cool enough that there’s just a touch of autumn in the air and it’s totally comfortable outside.
Mid-morning Matt and I went hiking on the Monticello Trail. 4 miles up and down – cool and fun!
AC is off! [For the night, at least. I know it’s not good to turn it on and off, but the low is in the 60s and we love the windows open!]
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For lunch I ate two slices of our leftover pizza from last night. MY GOSH it was so good!
Plus hummus and veg on the side.
My body must really be preparing for not being pregnant to crave those : )
This afternoon I watched a Newborn Care DVD that we got during our childbirth class. And about halfway through I COULD NOT KEEP MY EYES OPEN! It wasn’t like an “oh a nap would be nice” situation but more of a “nap is absolutely necessary” kind of thing. I’ve heard the last few weeks fatigue really sets in, so this doesn’t surprise me. After 30 minutes of snoozing, I felt much better!
I put some nesting to use by washing and sun-drying our pillows : )
Dinner was great – Chorizo + Millet Stuffed Peppers!
We had a bunch of little gypsy peppers from the garden and half a pack of Rock Barn chorizo that I had thawed out for dinner.
We combined a mixture of the following in a big mixing bowl and stuffed it into the peppers:
- 1/2 lb chorizo sausage, browned in skillet
- 1.5 cups cooked millet (yay rice cooker!)
- 1 small poblano pepper, sautéed
- ~10 cherry tomatoes, sautéed
- ~1tsp chili powder (the chorizo was pretty flavorful already, so if you used something plain like ground beef, you might want to add a bit more spice)
- Salt + pepper
- 1.5 cup cheddar cheese mixed in and another half cup for the topping
Baked for 15 minutes at 400*.
After thought: this dish needs greek yogurt!
We’re in the middle of the movie Knocked Up. So far, it’s cute. Not very realistic at times, but cute : )
Hope you guys had a great Sunday and are rested and recharged for the week ahead!
I hope the cool weather means that Fall is coming soon!
Aww can’t wait to see what matt makes for the baby! I always love all his little drawings that you showcase! Creative man for sure!
Knocked Up is definitely not realistic but a very cute movie! Enjoy your A/C free night!
Mmmm, those stuffed peppers look delicious!
Can’t wait to see what Matt makes for wee BERF 🙂
I love that movie! Is this the first time you’re seeing it? I saw it in the theater and I was definitely not prepared for the crowning scene!
Kath those Stuffed Peppers look delish! Wow – I want!! I love peppers!
I’m jealous of your weather! We’re dealing with triple digits here in Cali! Those stuffed peppers look fantastic! And I’ve never seen peppers that color before… Almost like a sea foam green? Gorgeous :).
Knocked Up is an adorable movie 🙂
Ha – Knocked Up. Great, great movie – I love anything that Seth Rogen does.
What kind of cheese do you buy?! It always looks so delicious 🙂
whole foods bulk sharp cheddar… always in the block and we grate by hands. never bagged!
Good call on the addition of the Greek yogurt! They look so delish.
Haha I love Knocked Up!! And your dinner looks delicious, I really need to try stuffed peppers!
I’m happy you had such a nice day 🙂
I made brown rice in the rice cooker for the first time today and it was absolutely perfect and delicious! The grains were fluffy and separate and not mushy at all!
Can you share how you made the millet in the rice cooker? (How much water and millet? Also, which setting did you use?)
Thank you!
I did 2 parts water, 1 part millet and used quick cook
I am in love with stuffed peppers- all kinds of flavours and variations!! these look amazing and although i dont eat meat I am sure a spiced soya mince + chipotle chili filling would taste just as amazing as these look!
thanks for sharing 🙂
Hummus and peppers are my hubby’s favorite right now – they are especially good while sitting in the shade at the beach!
I have never been pregnant but I am amazed you walked 4 miles this far along. No wonder your body said nap time later. Glad you are still up and about.
really cute idea with the peppers! you guys are so creative in the kitchen!
I loooove chorizo!! I make stuffed peppers often (with rice and ground beef) but never would have thought to use chorizo instead…can’t wait to spice up my stuffed peppers!!
Those stuffed peppers look great! 🙂 I love Knocked Up! Such a good movie.
Those peppers look delish!!
I just felt so bad for Katherine Heigels character during that entire movie!
I’ve got some peppers from my garden that I need to use up too – I love this idea!
Mmm, as far as I’m concerned, EVERY dish needs greek yogurt! Looks divine!
do you put your pillows in the washing machine when washing them? thanks!
Yup, per the tags. Makes me nervous but it worked well
What a cute (and tasty) idea! They look like “healthy” potato skins. 🙂
Your meal looks so colorful. I love hummus and it is so healthy. Also, those peppers looked amazing! Great ideas!
One of my biggest fears for the future of me being pregnant is that I will not be able to stomach hummus. I literally eat hummus every single day, usually multiple times a day. Happy to see hummus is making its way back into your world 🙂
That is so sweet of Matt to make the baby a present!
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Did you par-boil the peppers (or cook them at all) prior to stuffing and putting in the oven?
No, we just let them cook in the oven