T Stands For Bagatelle

 

   I've wanted to share this post for nearly a year.

It will soon become obvious why I haven't

I got this meal to go.  It consisted of a cheese, mushroom, and onion empanada. It came with a roll and butter, and a side of tabouli (also called tabouleh) salad.  Why have I waited so long to share this?  I failed to include a drink with the meal.  Today I'm going to correct that by sharing several of my favorites.

 

 

 I know a few people who would agree.

I'm loving all the jokes on this mug.  It even extends to the handle which you can see in the previous photo.

 

And because I can't show favoritism, I have to honor those who have dogs.

 

I've shown you mine, now it's your turn to share your T entry this week.  The rules are extremely simple.  Your drink related post may be anything from a photo of a glass, cup, or mug, to an actual drink.  You may choose to share a sketch or a digital, hybrid, or traditional page in your scrapbook, art journal, or altered book.  Maybe you'd prefer to share a tag, or wow us with your photography.  You might choose a postcard or decorated card.  You might even draw an image on a used tea bag.  Or perhaps you prefer to review a place you visited, a movie, or book.  It makes no difference as long as it's drink related.  And don't forget that the more unique and outside the box it is, the better we like it.  Please tie it back here, and please link only to your T post, not your entire blog.  When you link, Bleubeard, the T gang, and I will be by to visit.   Bleubeard would also like to remind you that your photos may be taken any time.    

 

 

 

T Stands For Croissant in the Kitchen

Please join me today at my kitchen table for 

a drink and a croissant lunch.  It's not often I eat at my kitchen table, where there is much less formality. 

 

Let's get my required drink reference out of the way.  As you can see, it's grape juice I picked up at Sam's the last time I went.  I've still got many and don't want the "best by" date to expire before I can consume all 48 of these.  That's the good thing about Sam's.  You can buy in lots.  It's also the bad thing about Sam's.  You must buy items in lots.

 

I love croissants and picked up too many the last time I was at Sam's.  Now I'll be eating them often.  I broke this one as I was placing it on the plate.  That's when I decided to eat it at my kitchen table today.

 

This is the last of the pea salad I made using Ranch dressing instead of mayonnaise.  I won't make such a large batch again.

 

While grocery shopping the last time, I stopped by the deli.  The lady gave me a sample of this marinated tomato salad.  It was delicious.  I purchased a pint.  When I got home and ate a spoonful, suddenly, my mouth was on fire.  It was HOT, HOT, HOT!  I'll be eating it sparingly for awhile.  

 

I also splurged and purchased a pint of mixed fruit at the deli.  I didn't want to purchase all the ingredients to make it myself. 

 

One final look before I consume this meal and juice.

 

UPDATE:  Lisca asked where my protein was.  It's in the tuna salad I made to go in the croissant. 

 

I've shown you mine, now it's your turn to share your T entry this week.  The rules are extremely simple.  Your drink related post may be anything from a photo of a glass, cup, or mug, to an actual drink.  You may choose to share a sketch or a digital, hybrid, or traditional page in your scrapbook, art journal, or altered book.  Maybe you'd prefer to share a tag, or wow us with your photography.  You might choose a postcard or decorated card.  You might even draw an image on a used tea bag.  Or perhaps you prefer to review a place you visited, a movie, or book.  It makes no difference as long as it's drink related.  And don't forget that the more unique and outside the box it is, the better we like it.  Please tie it back here, and please link only to your T post, not your entire blog.  When you link, Bleubeard, the T gang, and I will be by to visit.   Bleubeard would also like to remind you that your photos may be taken any time.    

 

 

I would also be remiss if I didn't remind you it's time to dig up your Second on the 2nd.  Any genre, any style, any length is acceptable, as long as it has been published sometime in the past.

 

T Stands For Croissant and A Recipe

 

Please join me for T at my dining room table today.

Yes, I am sharing another croissant for T this week.

 

I also have a recipe I will share with you.

 

Let's get my drink out of the way.  As you can see it's a diet Dr. Pepper.  As an aside, Dr Pepper was first used commercially in 1885, created in Waco, Texas by pharmacist Charles Alderton at Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store. It became nationally known when it was introduced at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair.

 

My plate includes

 

a bunch of red seedless grapes that were on sale,

 

my cheddar cheese croissant, and

 

my homemade potato salad.  

 

I'm going to share the recipe today.

Ingredients 

5 lbs potatoes (I used Yukon Gold) 

16 oz container sour cream

24 oz (1 16 oz and 1 8 oz) containers French onion dip 

2 16 oz cans whole black olives cut in thirds

1 dozen eggs, hard cooked and chopped

1 bunch scallions cut in 1/2 inch lengths (I used some from my herb garden)  

 

Instructions 

While potatoes are cooking, assemble the other five (5) ingredients. 

Mix well.  Refrigerate.

When potatoes are cooked, cut to size and refrigerate.  

Once cool, add to mix and stir.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy. 

Freeze extra portions.

I've shown you mine, now it's your turn to share your T entry this week.  The rules are extremely simple.  Your drink related post may be anything from a photo of a glass, cup, or mug, to an actual drink.  You may choose to share a sketch or a digital, hybrid, or traditional page in your scrapbook, art journal, or altered book, as I have done.  Maybe you'd prefer to share a tag, or wow us with your photography.  You might choose a postcard or decorated card.  You might even draw an image on a used tea bag.  Or perhaps you prefer to review a place you visited, a movie, or book.  It makes no difference as long as it's drink related.  And don't forget that the more unique and outside the box it is, the better we like it.  Please tie it back here, and please link only to your T post, not your entire blog.  When you link, Bleubeard, the T gang, and I will be by to visit.   Bleubeard would also like to remind you that your photos may be taken any time.  

 

 

 

 

   

T Stands For Lemons

 

I had intended an entirely different post today.  However, I accidentally deleted the photos from my camera.  No way to get them back, no matter what I tried.  Here it is nearly T time, so I had to think of something different. 

When life gives you lemons,

 

grab this mug.

 

I've shown you mine, now it's your turn to share your T entry this week.  The rules are extremely simple.  Your drink related post may be anything from a photo of a glass, cup, or mug, to an actual drink.  You may choose to share a sketch or a digital, hybrid, or traditional page in your scrapbook, art journal, or altered book, as I have done.  Maybe you'd prefer to share a tag, or wow us with your photography.  You might choose a postcard or decorated card.  You might even draw an image on a used tea bag.  Or perhaps you prefer to review a place you visited, a movie, or book.  It makes no difference as long as it's drink related.  And don't forget that the more unique and outside the box it is, the better we like it.  Please tie it back here, and please link only to your T post, not your entire blog.  When you link, Bleubeard, the T gang, and I will be by to visit.   Bleubeard would also like to remind you that your photos may be taken any time.