This Time the Quest is Serious...

2013.
This is the year to become an adult.  To become and stay better organized (because i have discovered that organization is key for any sort of productivity on my part).  And to pursue the life that i want to lead.
It is ALL so exciting!

So far, i have started the MPA program at GC&SU.  i have established a small little workout schedule. i put everything in my calendar.  i have committed to becoming a "weekday vegetarian," which should be fun.  i am getting up earlier. And today, i am writing a blog post (an activity that i will add to my calendar to be a weekly Wednesday occurance)!

i want to tell y'all about the delicious supper the Vandervers had last night.  i found this roasted celery recipe yesterday on CountryLiving.com. 

http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/recipes/vegetarian-recipes-roasted-celery-blue-chesse#slide-25
We had celery at the house, so i thought i would give it a whirl for our first official "weekday vegetarian" meal.  IT WAS DELICIOUS!  i modified the recipe, using rosemary instead of parsley and pistachios and pecans instead of walnuts.  i also did not use any cheese.  We enjoyed it with a side of yellow rice and cleaned our plates, thank you very much.  i am telling y'all, even Jeff liked it.  This is most definitely going onto the repeat list.

Ingredients

Salt
Pepper, freshly ground
3 bunch(es) celery, tops trimmed, and halved lengthwise
1 cube(s) diced celery
2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
5 tablespoon(s) honey, divided
2 cup(s) apple juice
5 ounce(s) blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup(s) walnuts, toasted and chopped
1/4 cup(s) fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Submerge celery halves in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a baking pan.

Drizzle oil, then 3 tablespoons honey, over celery. Season with salt. Pour apple juice into pan and roast until celery begins to brown, about 25 minutes.

Transfer celery to a platter. In a small bowl, mix blue cheese, walnuts, parsley, and remaining celery. Season with pepper. Spoon over celery, drizzle with remaining honey, and serve.





Read more: Roasted Celery and Blue Cheese Recipe - Country Living