So we settled on a couch. It’s not the exact look we wanted in a couch, but when we sat on it, we pretty much drowned in it. In a good way. Did you ever see that show on PBS, The Big Comfy Couch? I only had 4 channels growing up, so I watched A LOT of that show. Probably until I was 17. Ok, 18. Along with Arthur. That show was the best. You know what I’m talking about. Anyways, the couch on that show is what it reminded me of when I sat down. Kind of. Minus the weird clown girl. I wonder what she’s doing with her life nowadays.
So I took some of your advice and I started watching House of Cards. And as soon as I started watching it, I noticed that a ton of the bloggers I follow on instagram are obsessed with it. So it got me excited. I’ve watched probably 7-8 episodes by now, fallen asleep in a couple, but I’m still not quite sure if I’m into it. I think it’s because politics confuse me. Mostly because I don’t give an eff about politics. But I’m trying to keep up and stick with it. I’m hoping it gets more suspenseful. I like suspense.
Anyone watch the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon? Wonderful. Love it.
Anywho. I’ve started to settle in pretty well to this new apartment. It’s slowly but surely getting decorated and feeling more like a home. I just love it. But it’s just missing one thing: a French bulldog. I’ve wanted one for a while now, but had to wait for the right time. And I think you should sit on big decisions for a while. Like one of my tattoos. Should have sat on that thought for longer. Back to the point, we are looking for a little frenchie in Colorado to welcome into our home. Problem is, people tend to charge over $3,000 for French bulldogs here. And well, that’s ridiculous. I’m totally down to spend some money, but I’m not looking for a $6,000 show dog. Nope. Just a frenchie I can love, hang out at home with, talk to while I’m cooking, walk in my new neighborhood with, and make paleo dog treats for. I will love him, and kiss him, and hold him. But I first need to find a breeder in Colorado who charges less than $3,000. Oh the frustration.
Beef and Broccoli Cashew Stir Fry
- Yield: 3-4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut aminos (do not use liquid aminos, it will make it incredibly salty)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 crowns of broccoli, cut into florets
- salt and pepper, to taste
- couple tablespoons of coconut oil
- 1/2 cup toasted cashews
Instructions
- Whisk together coconut amines, orange juice, honey, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, arrowroot powder, and a bit of salt and pepper.
- Place sliced flank steak in a shallow bowl and pour whisked mixture on top of the meat to cover. Place in fridge and let refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- After meat has refrigerated, place a large pan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add about a tablespoon of coconut oil to the pan when hot, then add broccoli florets. Sprinkle with a little salt and mix around in the pan to help crisp up. To make sure my broccoli gets soft, I use a teaspoon of water, add it to the pan and then cover to help steam the broccoli for just 1 minute.
- Once broccoli is cooked through to preference, remove from pan and set aside.
- Place pan back over high heat, add a little more coconut oil then add the meat and sauce directly to the hot pan, trying not to overcrowd the bottom of the pan. Cook meat until barely any pink remains, then add broccoli back to the pan, along with toasted cashews.
- Mix together and cook for 1 more minute. Serve!
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Do you think it would be ok to leave out the honey? We’re doing Whole30, so no sweeteners…this looks so yummy, I really want to try it!!
it definitely gives it a certain flavor, so i’m not sure what it would taste like without, but you are more than welcome to try it
Well, obviously I am a teensy bit older than many of your readers, but Big Comfy Couch and Arthur were two of my now 17 & 21 year old kids’ favorites!! We loved the rug stretch too! And I also wonder what became of that girl…. The Arthur theme song is now stuck in my head, so thanks for the sweet memories! This recipe looks delish and I will be trying it asap.
Frenchies are inherently expensive because they can’t breed on their own – they have to be artificially inseminated (learned that on Animal Planet!). I think you’ll have to go through a breeder to find one, but they ARE super cute! Also, take a look at a miniature schnauzer! They’re hypoallergenic, super smart, really active, and soooo lovey. I’ve had 2 and I just adore them!
mmm this recipe looks so good, as usual!
i’ve heard house of cards is amazing- i may have to start watching it!
Making this now. Do I pour all the sauce In too or just the beef?
The sauce smells amazing!
all the sauce and the beef
This recipe looks really good – all my favorite foods together!
I am so behind on my shows on Netflix. Still haven’t seen House of Cards or finish OITNB and Walking Dead.
I need to watch Dexter and Walking Bad too…I am sure there are a ton of shows I am missing.
Oh and I can’t wait for 24 to come back this summer!!
Alice
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So exciting that you are looking for a frenchie! I have a brindle puppy that I got from a breeder in Tennessee last summer. I admit that he was a little expensive but the breeder was fantastic. he’s been healthy and is the best thing ever. We tried to adopt through french bulldog rescue network but never got selected for any we applied for. Check them out if you haven’t already. Frenchies are awesome. Good luck finding the perfect one and can’t wait to see pics.
TBH I always try to talk my kids into watching Arthur because I still kinda like it. They don’t give a crap though because of all the other cool stuff on tv now. I was hoping this recipe was this when I saw it on instagram and I was hoping you’d use arrowroot powder. It just makes it way more yummier. Can’t wait to try this one.
I will make this without the cashews! I have missed your Monday Meals.
Don’t know how far of a drive this is for you but for $250 this is a cute one. http://www.frenchbulldogrescue.org/adoption-info/available-dogs2/minkie/
I would go with a VERY reputable frenchie breeder, they can have so many issues, far more then most dogs. My Labrador doesn’t even have that many issues. There are plenty of dogs with no health issues, and Frenchies aren’t one.
Good luck, I found out when I got my Labrador that I hate puppies. Since then I’ve rescued two herding dogs, love them.