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Project: Nikki the Boler After
Nikki the Boler after – she’s a Boler Bar! That’s right, we converted the passenger side window into a 9 tap bar. The interior is all gutted, reinforced with a new floor and ready to hold some kegs. Okay, let’s check out the after photos. Nikki the Boler After Did you see the before photos? If not, be sure to check those out, too. Here’s Nikki with all her nine taps, moon caps, and polished aluminum pieces – she sure is shinny! The keg! It…
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Project: Nikki the Boler Before
Nikki the Boler before – this is what she looked like before we did anything. No front or back windows, no interior furniture (ah, maybe she had a closet?!) and a a heck of a lot of work! We started this project as a commissioned piece back in October and finished it in March, yet we wanted to wait until Nikki (aka, Boler Bar) was picked up before we shared her before and after here on the blog. Okay, let’s check out some other before…
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Recipe: Chow Mein
Chow Mein! What? I know – Bryce loves noodles and one night we didn’t have much in the house for groceries. So, I decided search for a quick noodle dish. This plain version from FGF is the starting point of this recipe – then I adapted it and let me tell you – it’s a winner! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients large white onion 2 jalapeños 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic 3 tablespoon of canola oil package of rice noodles can of mini corn about…
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl
Sweet potato burrito bowl! This is one hearty bowl and it make an excellent lunch. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 1 large sweet potato can of black beans 1 cup of white rice 3 tablespoons of canola oil 1/2 a teaspoon of bird’s eye chili 1/2 a recipe of feta corn salad guacamole fresh tomatoes salt to taste southwest dressing First, wash and peel the sweet potato. Turn the oven to 375 on roast. Dice into small 1/4 inch cubes and toss in 2 tablespoons…
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Recipe: Southwest Dressing
This southwest dressing is quick and easy. You probably have the 5 ingredients (plus spices, mind you) in your pantry or fridge. It’s not very often that I feel like southwest dressing so I don’t buy it. Okay, let’s get to it so we can eat up! Ingredients 2 tablespoons of mayo 1 tablespoon of greek yogurt 2 teaspoons of agave 1 teaspoon of water 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar and lime juice 1/4 teaspoon of onion and garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon of cilantro 1/4…
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Travel: Elk Island Hike
Elk Island hike – the weather was sunny, a bit cloudy, and we had just enough bug spray. Plus, the bison are such a treat to see! In June we hiked two trails, number 11 and number 12. Daphne loved both – she likes to wander, check out smells and her 30 foot leash keeps her close, yet gives her a bit of freedom, too. Elk Island Here we are, hiking away. Gators are necessary with how muddy it’s been – we had to hike…
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Recipe: Jalapeño Hamburger Hot Dogs
Jalapeño hamburger hot dogs! What? Yes. Why? Well, a few weeks ago I felt like hot dogs. So weird since that rarely happens. Now, I don’t eat red meat or pork, so I was on the hunt for Butterball turkey (and gluten free!) hot dogs. Do you think I had any luck? No. None. So, I grabbed some Butterball turkey bacon and some ground turkey and though, I can do this! Let’s get cooking. Ingredients 1 pound of ground turkey 1 egg 1/4 cup of…
