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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Woman Power!

January 21, 2011

Woman Power!

Sniff sniff.

Do you smell any testosterone?

Nope.

Just womanly smells of perfume, potpourri, and Aveda candle!

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Karen and I had a dinner party tonight without Matt, who is still playing cowboy up in Montana. [It’s almost scary to think about how many miles separate us!]

We cracked open some merlot for the occasion

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And dined on a Tofu Parm with Quinoa and Kale

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Karen brought over the tofu, which was inspired by this recipe: Tofu Parmigiana.

She pan-fried some sliced Twin Oaks tofu that was dredged in egg and herby panko bread crumbs. Then she layered it with tomato sauce, mushrooms and mozzarella and baked it at 400* for 25 minutes until the cheese started to brown. Serves 4. It was delicious!!

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I made the kale by lightly steaming it and tossing in soy sauce, salt, Worcestershire and garlic gold. It was a wee bit salty though. Red quinoa was cooked plain and served under the parm.

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We’re about to watch Eat, Pray, Love and sip minty Numi tea!

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When I was in college, I read all of Lavyrle Spencer romance novels. Cheesy or not, they were fabulous. Having been inspired by Montana, A River Runs Through It, and Legends of the Fall, I’m itching to read a Western romance again. Do you guys have any recommendations for fabulously written ones? [Is there such a thing!?].

Or just a good cheeseball. Because a good romance is a good romance.

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  1. Evan Thomas says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    Fabulously written Western romances? Isn’t that an oxymoron? 😉 Just kidding. Have a great weekend.

    Reply
  2. Becca says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    Love your blog, Kath. Keep up the good work! (PS I always wanted to be the first to comment!)

    Reply
  3. DCRunner says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    I haven’t read it myself, but I reckon True Grit might be a good read. The movie was great.

    Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    That parm looks amazing. And romances ain’t my bag, so I got nothin’. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Katy (The Singing Runner) says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    Tofu Parm sounds amazing 😀 Enjoy your evening!

    Reply
  6. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Enjoy Eat, Pray, Love! Love the red napkin.

    Reply
  7. Darcy @ She Sings at the Table says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Have you ever read Lonesome Dove??? I just finished it and it was so so so good. And Montana is definitely involved!

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    • Kath says

      January 21, 2011 at 9:07 pm

      No!! 🙂

      Reply
    • Clarice says

      January 21, 2011 at 9:47 pm

      I agree. McMurtry is an excellent author for books about the American West. He has several smaller books as well, like The Last Picture Show.

      Reply
      • Christine says

        January 21, 2011 at 9:51 pm

        That was going to be my suggestion too! We read it in an English class at UCLA, so you know it’s not total crap 🙂 Really long, but really good.

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        • Rach says

          January 21, 2011 at 10:01 pm

          Oh geez, I didn’t read through these and totally just posted Lonesome Dove… So I thought I would throw my vote in… READ IT 🙂

          Reply
          • Kath says

            January 21, 2011 at 10:58 pm

            Already ordered from Amazon!!!

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            • Mandy says

              January 22, 2011 at 10:18 am

              All of McMurtry’s books are good. The Border Trilogy by Cormac McCarthy is good (and a must-read!). If you want a more of a real “western romance” feel, “Conagher” by Louis L’Amour might work.

              Reply
    • Dani says

      January 22, 2011 at 10:40 am

      Read it! It is a wonderfully written story and a great Western escape.

      Reply
  8. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    Girl nights are fun every once in a while! Have fun with Karen!

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  9. Kristy @ KristyRuns says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    Looks like good food, good company, and a good plan. Have fun!

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  10. maria @ Chasing the Now says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    No book recs, but dinner looked fantastic!

    Reply
  11. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    cute. i wish i lived close to my mother in law!

    Reply
  12. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    I love a good romance!

    Reply
  13. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    Whoa, that tofu looks amazing! I thought it was lasagna!

    Reply
  14. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    I love how close you and and Matt’s mom are! I’m interested to hear what you think of EPL- I thought it was beautiful but kind of frivolous.

    Reply
  15. larissa h says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    the pioneer womens new book! ive read the online part and couldnt stop reading it… not good when you have a final the next day!

    Reply
    • Mari says

      January 21, 2011 at 9:53 pm

      I was going to recommend this one as well! I read a lot of the story when she posted it online and I couldn’t stop. It comes out on February 1st.

      Reply
  16. Maryann says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    Sounds like a fabulous evening Kath!

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  17. Elizabeth @ The Sweet Life says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    I love that you two are so close-what a blessing!

    Reply
  18. Jenn says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    If you want a fabulous romance/adventure/historical novel/just all around excellent story, I recommend Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. It’s long, but soooo totally worth it. It’s the first of a series that just keeps getting better. It’s not a western, but it’s awesome. I started reading the series when I was in college and I had to stop because my homework was starting to suffer. It’s that good!

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    • Susan says

      January 22, 2011 at 12:20 am

      That is a good series. Unfortunately, when I finished the third one, there were no others out. Now there are more and I feel like I need to re-read the series.

      Reply
      • Stacy @ The Girl with the Pug Tattoo says

        January 22, 2011 at 8:29 am

        Love Outlander! They are fabulous.

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      • AJ says

        January 22, 2011 at 11:14 am

        LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Outlander series. Not a Western, but definitely worth it. Every girl needs a Jamie Fraser.

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  19. melon54 says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    Linda Lael Miller has written quite a few western romance novels. This is off topic, but I always enjoy sharing books with other people who like to read. If you like time travel stories, A Knight in Shining Armour by Jude Deveraux is one of my all time favorite books! Do you have a Kindle? I love mine. The best part is that I will no longer have to lug a few books with me when I travel. I always worry that I will be stuck somewhere without something to read1

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    • Pamela says

      January 21, 2011 at 11:17 pm

      I was totally going to mention A Knight in Shining Armor, too! I’ve never known anyone else who read it, but it’s one of my fav romances (and I’ve read, um, a ton). It’s sort of a Harlequinized Time Traveler’s Wife. Good rec!

      Reply
  20. Hannah says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    Aw, how lovely! It’s so nice to get along wonderfully with your mother-in-law 🙂

    Reply
  21. Theresa says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    What kind of perfume is that?
    (truth be told, my husband wants to know…he liked the bottle!!!)

    Reply
    • Kath says

      January 21, 2011 at 10:56 pm

      Juicy Couture!

      Reply
  22. Nicole says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    Wow, that tofu looks INCREDIBLE!

    Reply
  23. Katelyn says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    Redeeming Love! It takes place during the gold rush in California and is absolutely amazing!

    Reply
  24. Rach says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    Read “Lonesome Dove”. Excellent Western {and I don’t even like Westerns} and the mini series is good too… But the book- AWESOME!!

    Reply
  25. Jess (Sweet Potato) says

    January 21, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    Tofu parm.. what an interesting idea. Looks great!

    Reply
  26. Amy says

    January 21, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Kath , do you mean LaVyrle Spencer? She is a Minnesota author. I love her books and many are Minnesota based. You can’t beat a good romance novel.

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    • Kath says

      January 21, 2011 at 10:57 pm

      YES! Typo – thanks!

      Reply
  27. Alaina says

    January 21, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    Ah, sometimes there’s nothing better than having a girls night in. 🙂

    Reply
  28. Kat @ Cupcake Kat says

    January 21, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    Wow best looking dinner ever. Yummy!

    Reply
  29. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    January 21, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    Tofu parm sounds and looks amazing!! I never thought about going that route, love it! 🙂

    Reply
  30. [email protected] lady says

    January 21, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    What a great night!!!! I love girl dates 🙂

    That tofu parm looks simply scrumptious!

    Reply
  31. Namaste Gurl says

    January 21, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    Mmm, tofu parm sounds right up my alley! Good to see you back to your normal routine meals and activities 🙂
    Eat, Pray, Love was a lot better than I thought, in fact, I really enjoyed the message and plot. Hope you enjoy it and have a lovely evening!

    Reply
  32. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says

    January 21, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    what an awesome post!

    perfume, potpourrim, and Aveda candle = right up my alley
    kale
    a girls night
    romance books/movies

    FUN!

    🙂

    Reply
  33. L says

    January 21, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    I remember reading the book A Sweetness to the Soul by Jane Kirkpatrick (Oregon Trail era) and loving it.

    Reply
  34. Meg says

    January 22, 2011 at 12:11 am

    It’s not your typical romance but I just read “Hearts of Horses” and it was great and really different.

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  35. Kiran says

    January 22, 2011 at 12:12 am

    When using soy sauce, try avoid salting before a test taste. Soy sauce has salt in it. The food looks amazing though. I love tofu and always on a look out for new recipes 🙂

    Reply
  36. Brittany says

    January 22, 2011 at 12:13 am

    That dinner looks amazing and I love girls nights. I hope you and Karen have a great evening!

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  37. Meg says

    January 22, 2011 at 12:17 am

    I second lonesome dove! Only western to win the pultzer prize. My other favorite epic tale is the thorn birds. Great story!!

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    • Stephanie says

      January 22, 2011 at 4:07 pm

      I was going to recommend the Thornbirds, too. Love it!

      Reply
  38. Susan says

    January 22, 2011 at 12:22 am

    I’ll be curious to see what you thought of EPL. It took me over a year to finish reading the book. Didn’t care for it or the movie and everyone always seemed to be raving about it. I finally asked my friends and it turns out they didn’t like it either. I was so relieved not to be the only one.

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  39. Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says

    January 22, 2011 at 12:35 am

    Oh – I love the idea of using tofu like this!!

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  40. Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf says

    January 22, 2011 at 12:47 am

    Whoa… tofu parm sounds pretty good! I may try that this next week!

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  41. Justeen @ Blissful Baking says

    January 22, 2011 at 1:05 am

    Mmm that tofu parmesan looks really good! Eggplant parm is my fav, but tofu sounds delish too! Sounds like you and Karen are having a great evening!!

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  42. Jocelyn says

    January 22, 2011 at 1:15 am

    Lonesome Dove. Read it. Super long but oh my gosh so good.

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  43. kristin says

    January 22, 2011 at 2:20 am

    Have you read the “Hunger Games”?

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  44. Rachel @ Suburban Yogini says

    January 22, 2011 at 2:38 am

    Have you read The Loop by Nicolas Evans – he wrote The Horse Whisperer too. Both are set in Montana + The Loop is all about wolves + romance. i loved it. It’s a few years old now but worth a read if you haven’t already read it.

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  45. Erin says

    January 22, 2011 at 3:50 am

    Nicholas Evans writes good books (The Horse Whisperer is the most famous), mostly set in the West, from what I remember. I don’t think they’re really romance novels but they’re excellent.

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    • Andy says

      January 22, 2011 at 6:09 am

      Whoops! Didn’t read this post before posting… I’ll just say, “ditto”.

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  46. Andy says

    January 22, 2011 at 6:08 am

    So how did you and Karen like the move? I’ve heard mixed reviews… What about The Horse Whisperer? I read it a million years ago and it was a really good light read. I can’t remember where it took place, but it’s somewhere up that direction!

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  47. Lauren says

    January 22, 2011 at 6:35 am

    I absolutely loved Annie Proulx’s short story Brokeback Mountain (the movie is one of my favorites as well). Is it your typical romance? Clearly not… but it is well-written and a beautiful – though emotional – story.

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  48. Katie says

    January 22, 2011 at 7:07 am

    Karen is just awesome! The tofu dish she made looks incredible! What a fun night ; )

    I hope Matt is doing good!! Im sure he will be excited to get home to you !

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  49. Lauren at KeepItSweet says

    January 22, 2011 at 7:36 am

    Yum, that tofu parm looks delicious! I don’t like being a part from the husband for too long, but sometimes 1 night is a nice amount of time to get “me” time or girl time!

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  50. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    January 22, 2011 at 7:38 am

    I tried to tell you this last night, but my phone would not take the comment. Dinner looks amazing! Quigley Down Under with Tom Selleck is a great Western! Anyway, I hope you enjoyed your girl’s night!

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  51. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    January 22, 2011 at 8:07 am

    Mmm…your dinner looks fabulous. Nothing like a girls only night. My sister and I did the same last week and we also watched Eat, Pray, Love. I thought it was just okay, but *loved* the book. 😀

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  52. Lauren says

    January 22, 2011 at 8:07 am

    That tofu recipe looks delicious! Glad you had a good girls night.

    Reply
  53. Barbara says

    January 22, 2011 at 8:27 am

    You might also like Wallace Stegner’s Angle of Repose or the fun mystery/romances of Virginia Swift. Tofu looks yummy!

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  54. Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says

    January 22, 2011 at 8:32 am

    I normally loathe tofu, but this version looks very good.

    Reply
  55. Haleigh says

    January 22, 2011 at 8:48 am

    I’ve never tried red quinoa before, if it’s anything like the usual.. then I’m sure it’s wonderful! My husband and I have had to be about for about 6 months in total since we started dating, then he was all the way across the Atlantic, sniff sniff… (he’s swedish!) I hope the time apart doesn’t feel like too long for you! I know it’s hard.

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  56. Camille says

    January 22, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Yay for girl’s night! Have fun!

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  57. Hope says

    January 22, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Your dinner looks so delicious!!! So cute that you had a girls night with Karen!

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  58. Kjirsten- Balanced Heatlhy Life says

    January 22, 2011 at 10:10 am

    That tofu recipe sounds great! I have been looking for ways to cook it so I can get the Husband to eat it!

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  59. Katie says

    January 22, 2011 at 10:17 am

    I can recommend a great Western Canadian book, The Outlander by Gil Adamson. It’s fantastic. (and not be be confused with Diana Gabaldon’s book of the same name…)

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  60. Maria @ The Fitted Apron says

    January 22, 2011 at 10:31 am

    I have a new found love for tofu.

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  61. Maria @ The Fitted Apron says

    January 22, 2011 at 10:37 am

    I have a new found love for tofu!

    Reply
  62. Priscilla says

    January 22, 2011 at 10:56 am

    I have been reading your blog for over a year but have never commented until now…I must join the crowd and say Lonesome Dove!

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  63. Allison @ Happy Tales says

    January 22, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    Aw, yay for girls nights!!! I know I don’t like it when Ryan travels… so it’s nice to have company over!

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  64. Macrae says

    January 22, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    That looks sooo good, all parts too! You rarely have a dish without any sweetness involved so this dish is a nice change.

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  65. Natalia - a side of simple says

    January 22, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    It’s not a book, and it takes place in Australia, but my very favorite movie is “The Man from Snowy River.” Romance, horses, mountains…I think you’ll like it!!

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  66. Lisa says

    January 22, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Oh man, I read ALL the LaVyrle Spencer books the summer I was 13. I also recommend the Outlander series, although as others have mentioned, they’re not westerns. They are SO GOOD. There’s 8 now, and even though they’re at least 1,000 pages each, I read the whole series last January.

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  67. Jenny (Fit Girl Foodie) says

    January 22, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    I love Juicy! Definitely one of my favorite perfumes. I got their newest one for Christmas and I think it smells even better than the original!

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  68. Emily says

    January 23, 2011 at 8:59 am

    Johanna Lindsey has a few good western romances, try ‘Angel’ or ‘A Man to Call my Own’. Or check out the blog: http://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/ because they always have excellent recommendations and hilarious reviews! (especially look up the review on ‘The Playboy Sheiks Virgin Stable Girl’. Simply amazing.

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  69. Sarah says

    January 23, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Kath– you should read the Susan Elizabeth Phillips books. There’s a football series that is really funny, cute, and romantic. Heaven Texas was a good one. But, they’re all good. They’re not Westerns, but they are truly funny. I have reread all of her books several times, and they’re always fun.

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  70. Charise says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    I found Twin Oaks tofu at my Whole Foods here in Ohio this week! I didn’t buy it as they only had the Italian herb and I was making an Asian stirfy, but may pick some up to try out this recipe. Sounds delicious!

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  71. Kate says

    August 5, 2011 at 9:58 am

    I’ve got to cast another vote for the Outlander series! So, so, SO good.

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  72. Meredith says

    April 6, 2012 at 11:59 am

    I know quinoa is great for you and everything, but I just can’t make myself eat it … it looks a little worm-y to me.

    Reply

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