Spring Break on Pinterest

Last week was the almighty coveted Spring Break.  While every year our little family takes a vacation, we decided to stay at home and just hang out.  Kendra asked Aaron if he would come home every night to see her (his work takes him out of town anywhere from 3-4 nights a week every week except for 2 weeks in December).  Although it was incredibly rough on Aaron, he made it home every night just as Kendra asked.  The kids loved having him around and I enjoyed the adult company.  And by adult company I mean conversations that do not include anything to do with Barbie, Star Wars, Ninjago, and Spongebob (I HATE Spongebob) a glass or two of wine and cheesy TV shows.

Normally I dont worry about what Im making for dinner during the week because the kids and I could live off side dishes.  When Aaron decided to come home every night last week, I thought it would be nice if I made something homemade for him every night he was here. 

While I LOVE Pinterest, Im NOT obsessed with it.  I do find it extremely helpful with finding new recipes I would like to try.  And that's exactly what I did last week.  I took 5 recipes and made them over the week. 

Monday night we had a Jicama bean salad.

Extremely yummy in my book and super easy to make at that.  I didnt do anything different than what the recipe called for.  I didnt see the need for it.  We (and by WE I really mean ME) are trying to eat a little "Cleaner" and I find that can be hard with some of these Pinterest recipes.  This one was all fresh ingredients.

Sorry for the poor picture quality.  Im not a photographer nor do I even try to be but it will work for this purpose.  This is the web link for the recipe.
http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2010/09/recipe-for-black-bean-salad-with-jicama.html

I recommend trying this with a glass of your choice of white wine.  Aaron and I had Yellowtail Moscato.  This little combo probably would be great for a date night picnic.  Think Im gonna take my own advice and try that one.  Enjoy!!