Scrolling the week of 10.11.2020

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I secured the banana bread, it sells out in 1 minute:

It’s Black History month in the UK, hear it from 12 inspirational women

Still on pause for clothing purchases, so currently bookmarked this cookbook stand , tablet stand and bottle dryer

Très chic book store merch from McNally Jackson, I want the sweater, of course….

The ZShield seems like more protection around you neck than the ones around you head

I LOVE sauce, excited that I can have Chick-fil-a signature sauce, plus 100% of the profits goes to Team Members scholarships, win-win

Still walking in the evenings, but want something else, will try this barre video followed by yoga on the Pelton app

Have a great weekend! I don’t think this loaf it making to Monday.

Bronx Zoo: A World Class Zoo

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The Bronx Zoo simply put is spectacular. This world class zoo is over 265 acres and is one of the largest wildlife conservation parks in the United States. Visiting requires securing admission timed tickets and Wednesdays are still free, upon securing tickets (max 4 tickets). I encourage you to visit the Zoo especially being an open air environment. Park employees are counting people in/out of all the exhibits and there are hand sanitizer kiosks at every turn. You can easily spend the entire day at the park. They have created seasonally decorated outdoor dining areas and still have concession stands dining options. My membership to the Bronx Zoo pays for itself after two visits and gives me the ability to go during their featured events, but more importantly to check in with my favorite animals through out the year.

Take a look at all the beautiful animals I got to see, up close, on my last visit. I was literally buzzing the entire time. It’s incredible to see all their personalities shine. I could literally spend hours in the Congo area. I love the primates, they are so intelligent and know how to play it up for visitors.

Scrolling the Week of 9.28.2020

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October and autumn are here. I am ready to bust out my sweaters.

Hot new fall items at Trader Joe’s

This home screams cozy and fall

VW is rolling out an affordable electric car game

Ohhh my days, look at this kitchen reno

Best bedding in 2020 according to #GH lab experts

United Airlines is working on a Covid-19 testing program

Product placement for your Zoom meetings

A legal giant and style icon, RBG see examples here and here

Just purchased this cookie cookbook so excited to bake

If these ginger recipes are good enough for #Martha, then I am trying them….

Have an amazing weekend.

10 Simple Steps for Making Pasta Sauce

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As someone who eats pasta all the time. I thought I would take a stab at jarring tomato sauce with Jersey tomatoes. Having successfully jarred peaches, I found that with a food mill, sauce making is much easier. The food mill essentially peels the skin off the fruit, removing much of the tedious labor. I am so happy I was able to bottle up Jersey tomatoes at their peak flavor.

Reference links:

How to make small batch summer sauce

How to sterilize canning jars via the oven

How to sterilize canning jars by boiling

Items checklist:

10 Summer Sauce Steps:

  1. Clear work area, tools and sterilize jars and lids
  2. Set aside the sterilized items on top of clean tea towels
  3. Rise your tomatoes and get rid of any dirt and slice into quarters
  4. In a large pot bring the sliced tomatoes to boil, add some salt to encourage the softening process
  5. Once the skin of the tomatoes are softened, remove heat and run the tomatoes through a food mill
  6. Transfer the strained sauce to a large pot and cook for 2 to 3 hours for your desired sauce consistency
  7. Add your sauce into the jars and seal with lids and caps
  8. On the stove bring the jars to a boil and continue a rolling boil for 30 mins
  9. Remove jars and let it cool, ensure that the seal doesn’t pop or repeat the sealing process
  10. Once cooled and properly sealed store your jar is cool, clean dark area i.e. pantry
Plum and Cherry tomatoes from RH Farms
Tomatoes skin softerning process
Reducing the sauce to desired consistency
Sauce before the sealing process
Final product, yay

Mangia!

Scrolling the Week of 9.14.2020

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Liberty State Park, Nj

National Portrait Gallery’s Hold Still, 100 photos defining 2020

Hawaii’s pre-travel plan may re-energize their tourism industry and South Africa is reopening its borders to a select few

I can wait 3 minutes and charge my phone with this UV sanitizer

Ulla Johnson present NYFW with no crowds but an amazing backdrop:

Have a laugh about masks with Paul Rudd (he doesn’t age):

Is Thomas Cook back for good?

Wondering what herd immunity is exactly

Apple season is here and the recipes

Have a lovely weekend and know….

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