"Thrive"

So I've been into this new book I"m reading, Thrive. Good stuff. Right up my alley. Anyway--I tried this recipe for buckwheat pancakes and thought I'd post it just in case any of you are feeling adventurous. If you are short a couple of the ingredients pick 'em up next time your out and give these a try--they are SUPER good for you! Lex and Coop were a little wary because they are a dark brownish green color, but they both wanted more.

BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES-- (BTW, buckwheat is not wheat, it's actually a seed)

1 c. buckwheat flour
1/4 c. ground flaxseed
1/4 c. hemp protein
2 tsp. baking powder (I only used one, I like denser pancakes)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 banana
1 or 2 dates
2 c. cold water

I just put all the ing. in a blender and blended till smooth. Use a little coconut oil in the pan so they don't stick. Cook on a low heat. I cooked them over low for about 3-5 min.'s on each side. (you don't want to heat the essential fatty acids too high, it will destroy them)

I ate them plain, the kids put a little bit of organic maple syrup on them, and Ben committed a sin by putting BUTTER on them!

Also, If you haven't read this book, you really should. I highly recommend it. The beginning is a little boring but the rest is phenomenal.

Note To Self, it's not warm enough in Idaho in April

There were PROS, there were CONS--but all in all we had a decent trip.

Some of the CONS: broken heater, cold weather, 1 speeding ticket up, 2 speeding tickets back, no bed, kids to myself 24/7 for 5 days (did I just put that with the cons!?--my bad), leaking roof, eating out too much

Some of the PROS: playing with the kids more (fewer distractions), big trees, "checking" on the other house, sleeping in, trying new things, seeing Grandma and Grandpa on the way back

A very brief review of our trip to Idaho last week. Here are a few pictures--but let me remind you once again--I'm horrible at remembering to take pictures!