Can I just say that I am a little bit of a basket case right now?
My little guy just had surgery this morning and is sleeping next to me like a little angel (Tubes, andnoids, tonsils).
I have simply taken on more than one girl can handle both physically and emotionally.
I got my first grocery order on Thursday (yay!), but this means that I have been working my tail off to get my product produced and ready for Thursday in addition to my full time job (and of course my #1 job as mommy).
We just heard from the doctor that Colby is out of school until next week.
I started crying.
Like I said- a basket case.
Did I mention I also left the oven on for 18 hours on Sunday?
Yep. These things happen after 7 days of working straight.
Brain overload.
I am thrilled to be given so many opportunities.
To have two jobs, when many are struggling to finde one.
To have children who are normally happy and healthy.
A gazillion and one blessings.
But, I am sorry.
I am overwhelmed.
It happens.
Even to me-The girl who takes pride in never slowing down…
I make these Green Bean Fries year round as they are a fan favorite in our family, but they were especially grand with the organic produce I picked up from Keewaydin Farms…
Here’s What You Need: (Serves 4)
1-1.5 lbs Green Beans
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea salt + Pepper
For light summery flare:
Red wine vinegar and dill seasoning
For Italian flare:
Balsamic vinegar and Italian seasoning
For a Lemony flare:
Trinidad Garlic Lemon Seasoning from Penzey’s and a dash of real lemon (my fave)
Here’s What You Do:
Preheat the oven to 450. Trim the beans and put them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with evoo to coat and season generously with salt and pepper and your preferred seasoning. Bake for 15-25 minutes or until they start to get all crinkly and turning golden in some places. (Stir a few times during cooking) Drizzle with your vinegar of juce or add a dash of lemon and serve.
Kid Tip:
Ditch the utensils and serve these just like fries-finger food!
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I put some sesame oil on mine with black & white sesame seeds. Yum!
Oh I like that! A little Asian flare
These look awesome! I totally going to try these. Bree, you must slow down. Take a blog break at least! We’ll still be here. I am so excited for this great opportunity you have! Congrats! P.S. Sometimes the tears are totally necessary!
Thanks! I know I will slow down one of these days!
oh i am so sorry to hear about his surgery. as a mom it is so hard to see your little ones sick and nothing you can do and yet you have so many other things you need to do! it can be stressful. at least you have some really amazing looking and sounding green beans to be proud of! they lok great
Thank you so much jessica! He’s doing great
Yum!!!
Thanks Kim!
Do they get crunchy/crispy?
Hi Kris,
Not really crisp, but nice and carmelized for sure!
Yay for getting an order, boo for your little one needing surgery! Hope you have a chance to recharge soon, and these beans look great!
Congratulations! I think some down time is the best way to celebrate:)
Thanks…I think your right. Hopefully soon!
I have a bunch of garden fresh green beans. Looks like I’ll be trying this very soon….
Good! Let me know what ya think
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Green Bean fries..and the fact that these are low in calories and fat make them even better! I’m so sorry you’re going through a bad period..I’m in one myself..but so glad your little guy is ok
Now..would love to see a skinny stromboli! The Roasted peppers and broccoli rabe can stay..right? lol
For sure! It looks so awesome. I can’t wait to skinny it up
You poor thing! And your poor son! I hope you can find some quiet time soon
And in the meantime, these green bean fries look and sound delicious!
Sorry to hear about your little guy! I know that’s hard. I remember when my granddaughter had her tonsils out; she was about two years old. It was so sad.
Thanks for the green bean fries recipes. I have some green beans in my refrigerator and I think I’m going to try making those.
Aw thanks Tina! He’s doing great!
Hang in there, friend. Saying a little prayer for your heart and your sweet little man. I love your outlook, but sometimes we have to recognize the need to slow your role:) On another note, i think i may make my fireman pick up some green beans for making (and eating) of these yummy looking fries!
I know Amber thanks for reminding me! I had a pretty relaxing weekend, so that’s good!