Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Homemade Pizza and Virgin Martinis!

This Valentine’s Day, Josh and I made dinner together and had a nice relaxing evening at home.  Instead of putting in all the time and effort to make a complete steak dinner, Josh suggested we just make a pizza instead. 

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We made this pizza completely from scratch!  The day before, we made the pizza dough – literally from flour, water, and yeast.  To my surprise, it turned out perfectly!  On Monday, we rolled it out and started assembling the pizza.

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We stuck with the basics and made a classic pepperoni, cheese, and veggie pizza.

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It doesn’t look all that beautiful, but trust me – it was de-lish!

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For all you pregos out there, I made up a great virgin drink recipe to sip on while the pizza was cooking:

  • 1 part Blueberry Pomegranate juice
  • 1 part Club Soda
  • Splash of lime juice

Add some blueberries on a stirrer as a garnish and ENJOY!

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Hope you all had a great Valentine’s Day with the ones you love!

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15 comments:

  1. TanaLee DavisFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Looks like your night went perfect.
    Pizza looks great! I love pizza so that is the perfect meal if you ask me. So simple and full of flavor. The lily's are beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
    ~Felicia

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  2. krista lucas photographyFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    that drink looks yummy for non-pregos too! ;) xoxo. glad to see you and taylor are doing well!!!

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  3. jagFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Now, that's my kind of Valentine's Day!

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  4. JillFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    beautiful Lauren! thanks for sharing! I will have to try that "virgin" martini even tho I am not preggo! Sounds yummy! & your pizza looks lovely!

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  5. MelanieFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Props to you & Josh for making homemade crust! The pizza looks yummy and the start gazers are beautiful! I'm glad you guys had a nice Vday together, next year Taylor will be celebrating with you! :)

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  6. AndreaFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Lauren,

    Happy 27 weeks! As for the Valentine's pizza, tres bien! Sonds delish :)

    And Stargazer Lillies, my absolute favorite...I can smell them now!

    Now, on to that drink, it looks yummy! Can I come over? I had a yummy Valentine cocktail this weekend, compliments of one savy bartender! He made a concoction of various juices and grenadine and it was fab...I felt like part of the party :)

    BIG HUGS
    ps Rub Taylor for me

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  7. AllisonFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Very cool that you guys made your own dough! For some reason I'm intimidated by it so we end up just buying the dough balls from Publix, but perhaps you'll inspire us to give it a try!

    Glad you guys had a great V-Day!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Hi Lauren! I saw this and thought of your sweet baby!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/59473798/baby-pea-pod-bowl-in-sweet-pea-green

    You look great by the way, and I am so happy for you! I've been a blog reader since you were expecting the quads. Loved your surrender post, too - I did that last summer and was already pregnant but didn't know it yet. God is so amazing!

    Blessings on the rest of your pregnancy! :)

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  9. CaitFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    omg just came across your blog and its WONDERFUL! that pizza looks great! check mine out for a free coach bangle that ends FRIDAY!

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  10. rebeccaFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Great Valentines Day i love sweet and simple and thats just what you did!! Pizza looks yummy (i love pizza)

    <3 Happy Late Valentines Day Lauren,Josh and baby Tay <3

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  11. Cheryl MoonFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    That pizza, and your drink creation look awesome! Mmmmm!

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  12. The Buckley FamilyFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    That drink looks great! Thanks for sharing!! : )

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  13. PernoFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    We need to talk more about this pizza crust. I'm too intimidated by it but your pizza looks awesome...nice and rustic.

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  14. KellyFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Looks like a perfect, relaxing Valentine's Day! I'm so glad it was a good one, your flowers were beautiful!!

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  15. JillFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Hey. I went to check on your page to see a weekly update, I guess you havent gotten around to it but then I reealized that your and Ashley's page have been removed or gone from my followers!?! I hope everything is okay! :(

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