Introducing...

Priss the Poodle. Isn't she cute? I have been wanting to add a dog to the collection for quite a while and with a poodle of my own, I thought why not this prissy breed.

Priss will find her way onto notecards, bagtags, and calling cards soon. These invitations will also be available in the shop later today.

So since I am adding to my collection of graphics, what are some things you would like to see. Inquiring minds want to know. :)

Check it!

Hope you are having a fabulous Labor Day weekend. Ours has been full of absolutely gorgeous weather - and some kiddos who are under the weather. So while we didn't get to spend our weekend quite as we planned we are thankful for time together and cooler temps.

Take a little gander on over to Grosgrain today. She has a giveaway from yours truly over there. You won't want to miss out on entering to win something from The English Pea!

Happy Monday!

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We received these gorgeous grape tomatoes (not sure if they are grape, but they were obviously small) in our Farmers Market Basket last week. The color on them was so bright and vivid. I just had to photograph them.

It was fun to enjoy little details that afternoon while I was prepping dinner and these little tomatoes have found their way into salads, on tacos, and snacked on over the last few days. I am not a huge raw tomato fan, but I have learned to appreciate them over the summer - in BLT's, on a salad, and I love them in salsas and sauces.

I love the last photo of my little man. He was whining for one, begging at the edge of the table for a taste. I offered him one and he did not appreciate them as much as I. He immediately spit it out.

So, here's hoping you are able to enjoy some small details over this long weekend. Happy Labor Day!

Atmore Trip

Yeah for Nannah's


The most decent picture of all the cousins - left to right: Adeline, Douglass Charles, Flannery, and Charlotte


Charlotte swimming in Nannah's pool


My sister, Lauren, and her daughter, Flannery


Charlotte and Douglass Charles playing in Nannah's living room after breakfast


Me talking to the kids trying to get them to smile and look at the camera


The best picture we got


Charlotte and Adeline with my brother Owen. Charlotte LOVES her Uncle Owey!

Our trip was relatively uneventful, just a lot of time with some of the ladies in the family and all the grandkids. I think my mother forgot how high the noise level can get when you have four children under the age of three all together. She thoroughly enjoyed everyone though - I think. :) Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Stock UP and SAVE!

Enjoy some savings from The English Pea over the next two weeks with my Stock Up and SAVE annual event. Purchase a set of notecards at the regular price and receive 6 cards for FREE with your order. This will only last for a limited time so stock up now and enjoy some extra savings!!!

Moraccan-Style Flatbread

I have mentioned my love for Publix and I recently fell in love with their Aprons Meals. I would have never tried this recipe except for the fact that they were sampling it one day as I was doing my grocery shopping. It was DELICIOUS. Even Doug mentioned on his first bite at how great it was. I did subsitute chicken for pork here - just used some left over shredded chicken from another recipe. It was great - and I had it for lunch a couple of days too.

Ingredients
1 red pepper
2/3 cup + 1/3 cup cilantro (coarsely chopped)
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb)
3/4 cup fresh pre-diced red onions, divided
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon water
Pinch crushed red pepper (optional)
2 naan or flat breads (regular or garlic flavor)
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 oz fat-free light Key lime yogurt

Prep
Cut one-half of red pepper into bite-size pieces (2/3 cup).
Chop cilantro.
Cut pork lengthwise, turn and slice evenly into thin strips (wash hands).


Steps

Place red peppers, 2/3 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup onions, 1/4 cup oil, paprika, cumin, garlic, tomato paste, water, and crushed red pepper into blender; blend until smooth.
Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Coat bread with cooking spray; cook 1 minute on each side or until golden and crispy. Repeat with remaining bread. (Or heat bread following package instructions.)
Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Season pork with salt and pepper then place in pan with 1 tablespoon oil; cook and stir 3–4 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
Reduce heat to low and add sauce; cook 1–2 minutes or until warmed. Top each flatbread with pork mixture. Stir 1/4 cup onions into yogurt; spoon lightly over top of pork. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cilantro. Cut into wedges or quarters and serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 530 kcal; FAT 26g; CHOL 80mg; SODIUM 710 mg; CARB 41g; FIBER 4g; PROTEIN 32g; VIT A 45%; VIT C 70%; CALC 15%; IRON 20%

Little Smock Shop Texas Style

One of our joys last week while visiting my family was spending time with my niece Flannery. She is my sister, Lauren's, daughter and soon to be big sister to a baby girl in December. She recently celebrated her birthday in Dallas, Texas - where her parents live - and we obviously were not able to celebrate with her.

One of the wonderful things about seeing her this go around is that I was able to hand deliver her birthday present to her - this sweet little simple dress with a pink cowgirl boot smocked on it. I have talked very little about my sewing projects as of late and have failed at documenting photos of the creations I have made over the last several months, so here is my attempt at doing a better job.

The kids had such a wonderful time playing with her and Douglass Charles LOVED her so much - always asking about her after each nap and when up every morning. Motherhood is always special to share with those you love and even more meaningful between sisters. I am thankful for our time together - since it may be next summer before we see each other again.