Working another night shift, I will be missing this weeks #smr (Sunday Morning Ritual).

The Mrs. and I will enjoy some Panettone with of course *drum roll* coffee while decorating the Christmas Tree! (See I am not so Grinchy after all.)

Lil Boo on the other hand will be enjoying a fabulous repost of a prior #smr….

Does it get any better than waffles??

Yes.

Waffles in the shapes of animals!!!

We have found an awesome lil boo approved waffle mix- that tastes GREAT!

Those cool folks over at Namaste Foods did it again (I should really contact them!!) – A yearly supply of #smr waffle mix sure sounds like a wonderful idea!

Gluten Free Waffle Mix (also free of: wheat, soy, corn , potato, peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, and casein – all of which lil boo is allergic).  Fantastic!

Animal Waffles

The Goods:

• One Bag of Namaste Foods Waffle Mix
• A Cow
• A Duck
• One Strawberry
• Egg (or substitute)
• Oil
• Water (in our case Rice Milk)

Directions:

Really simple,

• Mix the ingredients listed above from the directions on the bag. (you may have a difficult time with the cow and duck…if so see the next step)
• Heat up your waffle maker (These are awesome!  The one we purchased came with the cow and duck options – I suppose it makes eating more enjoyable?? *mooo* *mooo* *quack* *quack* – whatever!)
• Pour batter into waffle maker and presto….before you know it….yummy waffles!

Be sure to use REAL syrup – not that fake corn syrup crap!  Slice up a strawberry, or your favorite fruit choice and enjoy!

It is that simple.  Lil Boo devours his waffles every time!

Now I must thank the mrs. for finding the Namaste brand, they make an abundance of products that are allergy friendly and easy to make.  I am by no means a chef/cook/whatever and this was very easy to make!

Also, note I am not sponsored/paid by or have been given any product by Namaste Foods, this is purely my own doing as for once now lil boo can enjoy a array of foods, of which in the past he was not able too.  (Though if Namaste Foods would like to offer anything, I would gladly accept!!)

What is on your #smr (Sunday Morning Ritual) table this morning?

Enjoy!

Welcome to the YOB Years!  Where all you need is a BIG Hug!

~daddy bookins

This party busting holiday drink will even make Santa put down his Mai Tai and join the Elves for a caroling good time!

Welcome to this weeks #SMR (Sunday Morning Ritual) Holiday cocktail, the Aztec Eggnog.

Recipe:

• 4 cups eggnog
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup grated Mexican chocolate
• 8 ounces (1 cup) reposado tequila
• Mexican chocolate shavings

Directions:

In a large saucepan, whisk together the eggnog, nutmeg, cloves, and cocoa power until well combined.  Heat the mixture over medium-low heat until simmering (do not boil!).  Slowly add the grated Mexican chocolate, whisking until the chocolate is melted.  Remove from the heat, add the tequila, and stir.  Serve in heat proof mugs.  Garnish each with a sprinkling of Mexican chocolate shavings.

Serves: 6 (4 for me – 2 for you)

If you do not want to use tequila (why wouldn’t you?) you could mix it up with bourbon, rum or brandy for a different flare.

Cheers!

Happy #smr (Sunday Morning Ritual)

Enjoy!

Welcome to the YOB Years!  Where all you need is a BIG Hug!

~daddy bookins

An unlikely combo for an #smr (Sunday Morning Ritual),

‘Tis the Season to experiment, correct?

Please welcome SilkNOG:

With its partner in #smr holiday crime:

Give this Holiday Duo a special #smr shout out!

Recipe:

• Take equal parts SilkNOG with Baileys.
• Shake vigorously.
• Pour over ice.
• Shave some nutmeg over the top.

Cheers!

Happy #smr (Sunday Morning Ritual)

Enjoy!

Welcome to the YOB Years!  Where all you need is a BIG Hug!

~daddy bookins

As another #smr Sunday Morning Ritual comes and goes, I hope everyone enjoys this absolute knock you on your @ss cocktail!

I will be snoozing away the morning, as we worked another night shift – on into the wee morning hours.  Perhaps I should have ended it with a Russian Quaalude?!

I think not.

Friday night I tested out this drink, and all I have to say is seriously you best just sit yourself down in a nice comfy chair and say GOODNIGHT!

Without further adieu here is the ‘actual’ recipe for a Russian Quaalude:

• 3/4 ounce Frangelico
• 3/4 ounce Irish cream liqueur
• 3/4 ounce vodka

Shake Miss Frangelico, Mistress Vodka, and Mrs. Irish Cream vigorously with ice and pour in either a cocktail glass or an ice-filled old-fashioned glass.

Cheers!

Now that you are half blasted beyond belief, drinks for your thoughts/comments.

What would everyone think of doing either a YouTube variation of the #smr or perhaps even a live #smr event on Ustream?  Please leave a comment with your opinions, it would be appreciated.

Enjoy!

Welcome to the YOB Years!  Where all you need is a BIG Hug!

~daddy bookins

Does it get any better than waffles??

Yes.

Waffles in the shapes of animals!!!

We have found an awesome lil boo approved waffle mix- that tastes GREAT!

Those cool folks over at Namaste Foods did it again (I should really contact them!!) – A yearly supply of #smr waffle mix sure sounds like a wonderful idea!

Gluten Free Waffle Mix (also free of: wheat, soy, corn , potato, peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, and casein – all of which lil boo is allergic).  Fantastic!

The Goods:

• One Bag of Namaste Foods Waffle Mix
• A Cow
• A Duck
• One Strawberry
• Egg (or substitute)
• Oil
• Water (in our case Rice Milk)

Directions:

Really simple,

• Mix the ingredients listed above from the directions on the bag. (you may have a difficult time with the cow and duck…if so see the next step)
• Heat up your waffle maker (These are awesome!  The one we purchased came with the cow and duck options – I suppose it makes eating more enjoyable?? *mooo* *mooo* *quack* *quack* – whatever!)
• Pour batter into waffle maker and presto….before you know it….yummy waffles!

Be sure to use REAL syrup – not that fake corn syrup crap!  Slice up a strawberry, or your favorite fruit choice and enjoy!

It is that simple.  Lil Boo devours his waffles every time!

Now I must thank the mrs. for finding the Namaste brand, they make an abundance of products that are allergy friendly and easy to make.  I am by no means a chef/cook/whatever and this was very easy to make!

Also, note I am not sponsored/paid by or have been given any product by Namaste Foods, this is purely my own doing as for once now lil boo can enjoy a array of foods, of which in the past he was not able too.  (Though if Namaste Foods would like to offer anything, I would gladly accept!! )

What is on your #smr (Sunday Morning Ritual) table this morning?

Enjoy!

Welcome to the YOB Years!  Where all you need is a BIG Hug!

~daddy bookins

It’s November 1, 2009

What does that mean?

Candy Hangover….

Alcohol Hangover….

Time falls back….(not for us, Mountain Standard Time – I love it!)

Turkey’s are running for the hills….

Chilly weather is finally upon us….

For us, it’s another Sunday Morning Ritual #smr

Say hello to our new friend, Bloody Mary!

Bloody Mary

Recipe

• 4 oz Vodka (Stoli’s)
• 4 oz tomato juice (V8)
• Juice from half a lime
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 6 dashes of Tabasco sauce
• salt
• pepper
• celery salt
• hot salt
• lime wedge
• celery stick

For those that do join us for an #smr, they know I am really bad at following directions for making drinks…I wing it (forget the measurements) – this is why my Jack n Coke’s taste like Jolly Ranchers and White Russians go down smoother than a Slippery Nipple!  Good luck walking home though….

It’s November, the weather is great….have some fun!!

Enjoy!

Welcome to the YOB Years!  Where all you need is a BIG Hug!

~daddy bookins

It has been awhile since I have been able to partake in a Sunday Morning Ritual #smr.

It seems as if the past two months have been taken up by work, more work, and did I happen to mention work?  In the past, (and present) the day would then be finished up by scrambling to get all my homework assignments/papers completed.  What a pure joy!  I thought the weekends were about having fun??  Work and Homework are not my definitions of fun!

So, #smr is back this weekend, and for many more weekends to come.

What is #smr?

Sunday Morning Ritual (#smr)

It is simple, really it is.  Just tell us what your Sunday morning ritual is on twitter #smr @peasandbananas.

Example: I wake up, eat breakfast, read the paper, drink gallons of coffee, run 100 miles, take a nap…then it’s the afternoon…..

See what I mean, it’s simple.  Everyone does something different and different things happen on different Sunday’s, therefore it can keep going on and on.

What are you waiting for, try it out, give it a shot – hashtag #smr on twitter.  it will be fun!

This mornings Sunday Morning Ritual with my neighbor will be brought to you by the cocktail made famous by The Big Lebowski’s, The Dude.  It has been many years since I have had one of these.

White Russian

• 2 – ounces vodka (we are using Stolichnaya – Столичная)
• 1 – ounce Kahlua
  
• 1 – ounce heavy cream

note: I never get the parts to parts correct…my drinks are **always** stronger!! *smirk*

Over Ice: Pour the vodka and Kahlua into an ice-filled old fashioned glass, and stir.  Float the cream on top.

Up: Stir the vodka and Kahlua in a mixing glass with ice.  Strain into a chilled cherry glass.  Float the cream on top.

Blended (Russian Coffee): Combine the ingredients in a blender with 1/2 cup crushed ice.  Blend until smooth.  Serve in a chilled cocktail glass.

I think this morning we will have ours over ice!

What are you waiting for?  Let’s get this #smr hash tag craze back in motion!

Cheers!

~daddy b.

Keeping up with the wack-a-doo videos this weekend, Do You Life Waffles?  This just might be some of your #smr (Sunday Morning Rituals).

Which of the three do you prefer?  Waffles, Pancakes, or French Toast?  Hint: I like them all, but you can only choose one. )

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtlaTNI1TaU

Enjoy!

Welcome to the YOB Years!  Where all you need is a BIG Hug!

~daddy bookins

Today is the first #smr hash tag craze on twitter.  At least I hope it will become some sort of tradition.

What is #smr?

Sunday Morning Ritual (#smr)

It is simple, really it is.  Just tell us what your Sunday morning ritual is on twitter or over on the Peas and Bananas Forum, the Official Home of #smr.

Example: I wake up, eat breakfast, read the paper, drink gallons of coffee, run 100 miles, take a nap…then it’s the afternoon…..

See what I mean, it’s simple.  Everyone does something different and different things happen on different Sunday’s, therefore it can keep going on and on.

What are you waiting for, try it out, give it a shot – hashtag #smr on twitter and visit the forum.  it will be fun!

Enjoy!

Welcome to the YOB Years!  Where all you need is a BIG Hug!

~daddy bookins