I ended my humpday in a good way.
We have a pear tree in our yard that has tons of pears right now, so I decided to make a pear dessert. It’s actually in the oven RIGHT NOW, so I’ll have to put up a review + pics later :) But it sure smells good!
We also have a bunch of these blooming through our fence, and they make me happy.
I love these nights – not dark when you get home yet and the temperature is just perfect.
Good news about that cookie I had at lunch – it was great! I’m going to have to remember that.
We ended up not running tonight – I’m actually pretty sore up in my back/shoulders, my arms, and my legs from yoga last night! Tomorrow was supposed to be my total rest day, so I’m just switching it up.
Dinner turned out to be pretty good – not my best, but I liked it!
I made what I’m calling Pork + Poblano Pot:
- 1 lb. pork loin, diced
- 2-4 poblano peppers, diced
- 8 oz. mushrooms
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 cans pinto beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1-2 cups water
- 1 cup quick cooking barley
- cumin
- garlic
- ancho chile powder
- Cook the zucchini in a bit of oil until it starts to brown, then take out of pan.
- Cook the mushrooms + poblanos until softened/mushrooms are browned, and take out of pan.
- Cook the pork until browned, then add in tomatoes, water, barley, and seasonings.
- Once the barley is cooked (10-15 minutes on simmer), stir in teh cooked peppers/mushrooms/zucchini and beans and heat through.
I also made kind of a succotash salad on the side – just a mix of lima beans, corn, red pepper from the garden, celery and a few diced tomatoes. Then I added in some salt, pepper, cayenne, dijon + lemon juice.
I think I need to work on the dressing, but I loved all the veggies together!
I’ve got a few things to work on tonight, including prepping breakfast – make sure to stop in tomorrow – you won’t want to miss it :)
What’s your favorite flower?
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you grow pears in your backyard? can’t get much more fresh than that!!!
jeals that you have pears! send the freshness! :)
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I want a pear tree!!! I just bought a new pear today at Whole Foods that I’ve never seen before. It’s called like a french butter pear or something. I may be completely wrong, but it sounds good.
How green of you to grow your own pears hahah!!
So jealous of your pear tree – I’d be making pear thing all the time – how fun!
Jealous of the pears, they are beautiful. You are going to be able to do so much with them this fall.
I love orchids and lilies (even though they smell!)
Oh my gosh, that’s awesome you have a pear tree! I bet they taste fabulous–garden produce is always so much better :) I love the smell of lilacs, but lillies are so pretty! I love tulips, too.
I’m jealous of your pear tree! And the chickens. You must live in a really cool place :)
I love fruit trees in yards. Reminds me of my grandpa’s yard in Florida where he had orange trees.
I can’t wait to hear about your pear dessert!!
My favorite flower is hibiscus :-)
Oh I love pears! I like to bake them with maple syrup. So simple and delicious!
Irises are my faves! And daffodils but they are only around for a few weeks :(
Gerbera daisies are my favorite!
I think my husband would pass out if we had a pear tree. He loves pears, but they have to be bartletts.
I love gerbera daisies and roses. I can’t get enough of either flower!
YOU HAVE A PEAR TREE IN YOUR BACKYARD?????? That is soooo cool!! I need to look into getting one for sure! did you plant it or was it there when you moved in? I can’t wait to see all your pear creations!