All Done Cheesing

Little man got a haircut today! I think this is his third haircut so far... Gramma and Grampa were here for a visit, so I asked my mom to give little man a trim.

Little man went from this...

So cute and fluffy!

to this!

When he was all dusted off from the haircut, my dad started taking pictures and I was trying to get little man to flash a smile. I was being silly and saying "cheeeese!" to get little man to smile. Then, just as my dad was done taking pictures, little man exclaimed, "All done cheesing!" 

Haha...guess he was done being the center of attention. Or maybe, he was all done with mommy saying "cheeeese!" ;) Little man made us all laugh! He makes my heart so happy!

I've Been Featured Over at I'd Rather Be Changing Diapers!

Today I'm being featured over at I'd Rather Be Changing Diapers as a part of Heather's Meet a Blogger Monday! You can hop on over HERE to read a little bit more about me and The Little Hedgehog blog!

Wordless Wednesday: Our Little Drummer Boy

 

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The Little Hedgehog Cooks: Dandelion Greens Salad

I've been inspired by my cousin's blog, Cookin' With Whatcha Got, to start sharing some recipes with some of the ingredients I get from my CSA box. (You can read about my first CSA box HERE) I was hoping to post every Saturday or maybe on Mondays...but since I'm just getting this weekly post idea started, I'm off by a few days. :) 

One of the tasty veggies in my CSA box was dandelion greens. Now, many of you might not know that these are actually edible. (I didn't, until a couple months ago when I read the recipe I adapted below) I used to feed dandelions to my pet rabbit as a child, but it turns out that they are actually really good for you and work to cleanse your liver! (Perfect for a New Year's salad!) 

So, without further ado...

Dandelion Greens Salad

(adapted from Naturally Savvy's Liver-Loving Salad)

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch dandelion greens - about 1-2 cups (can be found at a natural foods type grocery store like Sprouts, Whole Foods, etc. or perhaps your farmer's market.)

• 1 cup of arugula or baby mixed greens (I used baby mixed greens)

• 1 Tbs diced red onion

• 1 can of sardines packed in olive oil

• 2 Tbs olive oil

• 1 Tbs lemon juice

• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

Wash produce. Chop dandelion greens into bite size pieces and add to your salad bowl.

Add the mixed greens (I didn't chop these into smaller pieces, but you can if you like) and the red onion to your salad bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together your olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. (Taste-test to make sure you like it and add more of any ingredient, if you feel it needs a "little something extra")

there's nothing like freshly juiced lemons!

the salad dressing all ready to go!

Drizzle the salad dressing over your salad, toss all of the ingredients and serve into bowls. Then (if your taste buds are up to it) add a sardine to top each salad. Voila! Ready to eat!

* I drizzled the dressing over individual bowls, but you can just pour it in the big salad bowl.*

*I personally love sardines and think that the oil and fish offer a really nice balance to the peppery/bitter taste of the dandelion green. Mixed with the lemon juice, it makes for a very refreshing winter salad! Plus, it's a great way to add an Omega-3 boost to your meal! If sardines aren't your thing though, no worries - tuna or grilled chicken would also be tasty, or you could leave the meat out for a vegetarian dish.*

Enjoy!

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Since I am pretty new to the world of Google+, I would really appreciate any tips or tricks that anyone has! I don't really know much about it. :)

 

My First CSA Box!

For Christmas, hubby and I decided to join a CSA! (It's kind of like the gift that keeps on giving!)  We signed up to get a box of produce every other week for a year from a local farm that grows organic produce. A CSA {Community Supported Agriculture} is where you pay a fee that helps support a local farm and then you get a share of the harvest. Hubby and I both really like the idea that we are supporting a local farm that grows organic food in a sustainable way. It is also a really affordable way to get a nice variety of seasonal, organic produce and I just love the idea of learning to cook with foods that are in season! 

This weeks box had:

Beet Greens

White Carrots

Collard Greens

Dandelion Greens

Kale

Oranges

Persimmons

Salad Mix

 Yumm-o!

I am so excited to start getting seasonal fruits and veggies every other week! I can't wait to learn some new recipes and try some new foods in the process!

I was thinking about featuring a new, healthy recipe each week that included one or more of the items in my box or something I picked up at our local farmer's market (since I only get a box every other week). Any interest? I would love some ideas on what to call it too ... The Little Hedgehog Cooks or Fun With Food or ...???

Wordless Wednesday: Fun with Chalk!

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Making OJ!

We were given an 8lb bag of oranges just after the New Year and I knew we couldn't eat them all...so I picked up a citrus juicer! Little man just loves helping in the kitchen and has had so much fun with the juicer! Little man is a pro at making OJ...yum! We really enjoy using our new citrus juicer and I think we'll have to go to the farmer's market and pick up another bag!

Do you juice any fruits or veggies? 

 I was thinking on getting a bigger juicer to handle some things other than just oranges..any of my readers have suggestions or experience with juicers?

So.Much.Fun!

Wordless Wednesday

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Holiday Sale at Tea Collection

As the hustle and bustle of the Holidays comes to an end its time to take advantage of all the after Holiday sales. Tea Collection is a great place to find clothes for all ages. Starting today Tea Collection is offering up to 60% off on pants, dresses, and shirts. Let the little girl in your life bring in the New Year with style in the Corzo Chambray Dress. This dress will sparkle and shine and is sure to make any little girl feel like a star. Pick up some sweet $10 leggings to go with all your dresses. Your little boy will look so handsome and grown-up in the Alegre Aztec Sweater Vest. Select boys tees and tops are only $10! Even moms are allowed to dress up! Treat yourself to the Chiapas Tunic Dress. Perfect to wear around the house or out to dinner. Make sure to shop Tea Collection and save up to 60% only while supplies last. This is a deal you definitely don't want to miss. 

Happy Shopping!

* Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tea Collection. Tea Collection links are affiliate links. I try my best to only recommend products and/or companies that I think my readers would enjoy and find useful. *

Merry Christmas!

I wanted to wish all of my readers a very Merry Christmas! I hope that you are all having a happy holidays and enjoying time with family, friends and loved ones. 

We are visiting with family and little man is having a wonderful time exploring, playing and spending time with family. He absolutely loves Christmas lights and is making so many special memories. 

Hubby and I feel very blessed to be able to spend time with our family this Christmas and our hearts are full of joy and amazement as we reflect on the on the meaning of Christmas and that Christ came to earth as a tiny baby. 

"An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.  This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."  Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,  "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
-Luke 2:9-14

I can't imagine what it must have been like to see a host of angels fill the sky ...how glorious it must have been! I can't imagine what it was like for Mary to hold her new baby boy and look into his eyes ...what a joy to snuggle her baby and the Savior.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Thank you to all of you who take the time to read my blog and leave comments. I appreciate each and every one of you! I look forward to what is to come in the new year!

Wordless Wednesday: Wheeee!

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