We had a glimpse of Spring this weekend that made me so excited for warmer weather, I can’t even stand it.  I am ready to clean out the gardens, get rid of stuff, get out the outdoor toys and start opening the windows.  But, I don’t think it’s going to last quite yet.

At least we got to enjoy it with a 4.5 mile morning run in Columbus with Brady and Janelle, an outdoor lunch with EB + Em and their guys at my favorite Northstar and a cookout for dinner at my parents.

 

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Also in Columbus, Anna went to her first movie.  Tom (Brady’s dad), Janelle (Brady’s sister) and her bf George took Anna to see the Croodes.  She had a little trouble keeping the 3D glasses on, but had a blast!

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I am so looking forward to grilling season again.  Burgers, grilled veggies, pizza on the grill, etc. can’t come soon enough!

Here is a perfect spring recipe to kick-off grill season!

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Hawaiian Turkey Burgers

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 Hawaiian Turkey Burger 

  • 1lb. extra lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup panko
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 c. chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno, diced (white membranes and seeds removed to cut down on spice)
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
Toppings
  • Barbecue sauce
  • Pineapple
  • Red onion
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Hamburger buns
  1. Mix turkey with all ingredients until well mixed. 
  2. Form into patties and grill until cooked.
  3. Top with fun toppings and serve with extra pineapple!

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