Thursday, March 1, 2012

Photo Fun

Since the beginning of the year, I have been posting a photo every day. This has been challenging particularly through travel and illnesses, but I am liking this month, so far. January's theme was "Black and White" and February was all about a "Different Point of View". It has been a lot harder than I had anticipated it would be, especially when we were stuck inside with the plague for 8 days. There are more than a handful of mediocre photos that I wouldn't normally post, but each one represents that day in some particular way.

Yesterday was "A" day and I went with...

Today for "B" I made bagels, thanks to the inspiration of a friend's post (check out her beautiful bagels and get the incredibly easy recipe from here).

I was set to make banana bread and then the thought of fresh everything bagels for our tuna sandwiches trumped that decision. Our everything bagels had kosher salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds and dried garlic flakes. Oh so good and after lunch for 5 people, only one remained for the Good Apple. It looks like I will be making another batch tonight! You should try this one...seriously. So tasty.

Do you have any suggestions for C or D?

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  1. SuzanneMarch 1, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Your everything bagels look lovely!

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  2. ShayMarch 2, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Great pictures! New Follower! You can visit me at http://raisingdieter.blogspot.com/

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM

      Thanks for stopping by. I am heading your way next! ;)

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  3. Mama TongMarch 2, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Nice! How were the bagels?

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 11:01 AM

      Oh, the bagels were DELICIOUS!!! So easy to make and perfect for sandwiches or straight out of the oven with a dollop of cream cheese. I highly recommend this recipe.

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  4. Erin @ Wild WhispersMarch 2, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Those bagels look awesome! Did they taste good too??

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 11:04 AM

      Erin, they were SO tasty and gobbled up within an hour. There is one left standing and I will have it for lunch. I will be making more this weekend for sure!

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  5. UnknownMarch 2, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Ugh! Now I don't know which photo a day challenge I should do. This is the second one I've seen - this week! And I haven't been taking any photos! I need to. Okay, so back to you and your question... C - corn, cake (yum!), carrots, celery, cereal, cheese, chicken, cucumber, crackers, or cream. D - (ahem)...donuts? dark chocolate? dessert? Can you see where my mind is right now. Perhaps I should go eat some lunch! Love your pictures, by the way.

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 11:03 AM

      Join us! We are a small group and the feedback is great. We can really follow each other's progress. I hope to see you there.

      Good C suggestions...you have given me some great ideas!! D...dark chocolate. SOLD! Such a weakness.

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  6. ElizabethMarch 2, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Do the suggestions have to be food? I was thinking dental floss and dentures.......

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 11:05 AM

      Elizabeth, That is HYSTERICAL! They don't have to be food. It just seems that is what I am fixing all of the time! Hmmm....now where could I find some dentures?

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  7. KellyMarch 2, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Hi Val! I'm so glad you stopped by my place. I will definitely join in the fun!

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 4:18 PM

      Kelly, I am so glad to see you here. Bring your photos on over!!

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  8. happynikMarch 2, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    So lovely. We've been enjoying lovely apples too! I've never made bagels but you inspire me!
    Hmmm....c....cauliflower or cheese....d....dogs or dumplings!

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 4:19 PM

      Oh, I wish I had thought of cauliflower. I have a recipe I REALLY want to try. Hmmm. Dumplings. That is PERFECT for our dinner tomorrow. Thank you!

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  9. Bea, OTMarch 2, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Yum! I love bagels! Looks delicious! Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog!

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 4:20 PM

      Bea, you are so welcome and thank you for stopping by here! These bagels were delicious. Stop by the site to get the recipe. You will be hooked!

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  10. UnknownMarch 2, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    OMG! OMG! Bagels! Bagels! OMG! My mouth is wall watery :)
    Sharon

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 4:20 PM

      For real. They are so good. I promise to bring some when we all get together. ;)

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  11. j. meyersMarch 2, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    That is a gorgeous photo of apples. *Love!* And, um, I'm going to sneak over and take a look at that bagel recipe. I have kids who'd be crazy happy to help make and eat them!

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 4:21 PM

      Thank you. I am fond of it, too. Enjoy the recipe and tell Suzanne who sent you! ;)

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  12. Mama ForestdwellerMarch 2, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Wow!!! Your blog is amazing! I'm following now!
    Those bagels look awesome.
    Thanks for visiting my blog today! :)

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 4:22 PM

      You are so sweet. I really enjoyed visiting your blog as well. Thank you for coming on over here. Try those bagels out. You will be amazed how easy it is to get to that scrumptious taste.

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  13. KatieMarch 2, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    We were just talking about homemade bagels this morning. We love to make them and they are, as you say, pretty easy to do. The problem though is that they are ALWAYS eaten within hours, even when we make huge batches. Then they just leave me feeling so unsatisfied!

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 4:23 PM

      You aren't kidding Katie. I was just thinking that I should make a double batch next time, but that means I would probably eat twice as many! What to do? Make more!

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  14. good_to_be_homeMarch 2, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    I'd love to make homemade bagels. I remember my Mom making them when I was a child. Everything's better homemade!
    I came here from my xanga blog, "purpleamethyst76". Thanks for sharing your link!~

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 4:24 PM

      Thanks for stopping by! Everything is better homemade and the more I try, the more amazed I am that I hadn't tried it sooner.

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  15. ShaletMarch 2, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    I want to make bagels -- those are gorgeous!

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    1. Val @ Mental ChewMarch 2, 2012 at 4:24 PM

      Try it! Just jump on in. You will be so impressed with yourself!

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  16. Kim March 2, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Your bagels look delish! I have a great bagel recipe that I have not used in awhile, I am thinking bagels for breakfast tomorrow morning :)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, it is nice to meet you :)

    Have a lovely weekend.

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  17. jillMarch 2, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    I always thought you had to have special equipment to make bagels. Not! Thanks for sharing, I have to try this recipe! Also, I wanted to say thank you for stopping by and commenting on my post "this moment". Cheers-jill

    http://visitlittlethings.wordpress.com

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  18. PKJMarch 2, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    C could be carrot or calendula (hey, they are edible!). D could be um....dates? That's a hard one. The bagels look fun. I have been making sourdough, also fun.

    I love the photo project.

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  19. AnneliMarch 2, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Wonderful! What a great idea! Wonder if I'll remember this until next year. There's 28 letters in the swedish alphabet so it would be suitable...

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  20. LisaMarch 3, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Hello Val, What an inspiring project! How about Cabbage for C and Donuts for D? or dumplings? I'm going to look around ant all the lovely and interesting posts here.

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  21. TonyaMarch 3, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    I have never tried making bagels, always thinking they were a little too difficult for my elementary baking knowledge. But I may just have to try them!

    I've been horrible about the daily photo challenge - hope to gear up again soon!

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  22. JodeanMarch 3, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Yum! Those bagels look wonderful!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 4, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    What a fun project! And your bagels look amazing! I love homemade bagels, but mine have yet to turn out as lovely....

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  24. melMarch 22, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    your bagels look delicious!!!

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