I Make it Rain.

Tonight is my last night on my veggie quest since Alex has to turn in her project a little sooner than expected. I have to say that it has been challenging to think of new things to make with vegetables and still keep them nice and tasty. Although challenging, it has been so great! I has made me branch out and try so many different things and to stop being lazy! My week is up, but Stephen and I plan to continue to add more vegetables to our daily diet.

Since it was our last "official" night, we decided to make it rain.... veggie style.

Jenny Peeples' husband shipped out today for 2 weeks and accompanied Stephen and I on our veggie storm (she deserves some credit).

For an appetizer, I mixed equal parts sour cream and cream cheese and stirred in some cheddar cheese. I then spread the mixture on each crescent roll and added 2 asparaguses (asparagi?). 

Jenny wasn't so sure about this, but she ended up liking it!

Although against my inner 5 year old, I told Alex that I would give brussel sprouts and artichokes a chance. I figured artichokes wouldn't be so bad, but the brussel sprouts were a sure failure from the beginning.

I cooked them according to Alex's instructions (3 minutes in the microwave) then charred them on the stove in bacon grease.

I had absolutely NO idea where to even start with the artichokes. I googled how to "start" an artichoke and this is what the after shot of that looked like:

We removed the "hairy choke" (giggles are allowed...)

We then simply steamed the artichokes since we had no idea what else to do with them.

Stephen was in charge of the meat again (such a man), and he made chicken, red and yellow peppers, mushrooms, and garlic with some sort of sauce. I was too busy to know exactly what was going on but it looked and smelled yummy.

We then made a garlic/butter dipping sauce for the artichokes.

Supper is done! 

Veggie Count: 6 (BAM!!)

The wait was over. It was time for the official brussel sprout test. Stephen and Jenny were open to trying them but were determined that they were not going to like them. 

                                                  

Unlike my previous successes, this one was unsuccessful for my diners. 

HOWEVER, I liked them! Are they my favorite? Um... no. BUT, I did eat all of them on my plate. 

I'm such a good girl.

Another however... I did not like the artichokes. I didn't really see a point. There was no "meat" on it and all I tasted was the garlic and butter (which was very tasty). I'm willing to try again with an actual recipe, but I don't think they'll be a staple...

Overall, I have greatly enjoyed my week challenge! I plan to continue my veggie-awesomeness and plan to continue to be awesome in general (nbd).