letting go and finding joy

last week we had a lot going on, but one thing i really wanted to go to was wednesday at the square to see anders osborne. that day was a long one and i had pretty much talked myself out of going. then i started thinking, when i think back at MF being little what will i remember...that i ran that night and stuck to our schedule, or that we enjoyed something that she loves together. 

MF loves being outside and she loves music, so i knew she would love this. i couldn't have been more right. cautious at first but then smiling, laughing and dancing; this girl had a great time!

it's so easy to get caught up in our routines, and those things aren't bad, but for someone like me who feels overwhelmed by all there is to do, there is a a great freedom that comes from letting go. 

my prayer is that i will let go more and relish in the joyful opportunities that are waiting to happen. and it's a perfect reason to get to spend some more time with this sweetie.

#cauliflowerpizza

did you know that cauliflower pizza is so popular it has its own hashtag, who knew?! apparently i'm late to this trend, but that's ok, it's delicious!

whole foods has had colorful cauliflower this spring--purple, orange, and green!--and it was just begging for me to try it. i love the roasted cauliflower at domenica here in nola but other than that the usually white vegetable doesn't end up in my shopping cart.

enter cauliflower pizza. i saw it on this blog that i read regularly and decided to try it! i found this recipe and sort of combined the two. i used parmesan instead of mozzarella cheese for the crust and it added more crunch and a great flavor. the first time i "riced" the cauliflower i think i used about 2/3 of a head of cauliflower (recipe called for 1/2). the second time i used the whole cauliflower head, it just depends on how big of a crust you want!  

the first time i made it i just topped it with tomatoes, basil, and cheese and it was sooo good. however, since i want to eat pizza multiple times a week i made it again not too long after and adapted this recipe. i used goat cheese instead of ricotta and used a lot more roasted veggies, it was even better than my first cauliflower pizza attempt!

now, i won't say that #cauliflowerpizza is better than the real deal, but its a great alternative and was husband and baby approved!