October 13, 2014

Little Gem Lettuce Salad with Beets & Walnuts

This weekend I survived an epic playdate, a party to watch the Blue Angels, and a fundraiser at school. In between all of that, I made two dozen cupcakes, a batch of blondies for dessert and this salad for you. I am falling asleep just typing that last sentence. Whew.

I also had an epic eating weekend which means this week I’m trying to start off on the right foot. What better way to balance the fact that I had two cheeseburgers in less than 24 hours? Salad for dinner— but not like a light salad. A hearty salad. A salad that uses the Honey Candied Walnuts I made last week. A salad that gives me the reset I need.

A salad that has tang, supple lettuce leaves, bits of chives, roasted beets and crunchy walnuts with a dijon vinaigrette . A salad for the beet lover in your life! That would be my mom 🙂

Inspiration

October 12, 2014

And I Quote:

my everyday life, Photography

October 11, 2014

My Everyday Life: Week 41

Here’s what this past week looked like.

The three musketeers.

October 10, 2014

I love lists, Friday!

This lake house.…. deep sigh…..
These pumpkin pie tartlets look dang good. I like the coconut cream addition.
I wonder how this pumpkin bread would taste with my honey candied walnuts.
75 Iconic photos that will define the 21st century (so far!)
This restaurant encourages 1 star yelp reviews.
Make an Ordinary Day HAPPY.
Her version is just as good as the original.
Learning to Love Criticism.
This necklace would be so fun to make for lady craft night at my house.
I’m really not sure why this Beyonce video made me teary.
People you see at the grocery store... I almost always get behind the person writing the check.
Victoria makes LA look super pretty. Love this Palm Springs guide too!
Someone make me a breakfast sandwich with these.
I have cheese platter envy.
Oooh a new Bill Murray movie!
I fell down a rabbit hole researching The Automat my dad told me about when I was a kid.
Kangaroos fighting…I cannot stop watching.
This is my life.
Elise and Jen have me intrigued on this whole capsule wardrobe thing. Here’s a podcast about it.

My friends Shauna & Danny are working hard to get their gluten free flour out into the world. Here’s more info on their kickstarter. I’m so proud of them for working so hard to make their dream come true!

Once Upon a Recipe made my Cornflake Marshmallow Cookies into a COOKIE SKILLET.

Life in Limbo digs my fried egg technique.

Add a Little adapted my Kale Salad with Coconut & Rice

recipes

October 9, 2014

Greek Salad Bites

Well, I made Caprese Bites, why not make a Greek Salad Bite? A chunk of cucumber, a bit of feta (it’s kinda hard to poke on something thicker than a toothpick!) a little grape tomato and an olive to finish it off. They’re incredibly satisfying. Go ahead, see for yourself!

recipes

October 8, 2014

Honey Candied Walnuts

Honey Candied Walnuts are like the diamond stud earring of the salad world. You can quote me on that. They complete a salad in the same way diamond earrings complete an outfit. They’re a classic and they never go out of style. I wonder what Audrey Hepburn thought of candied walnuts. Were those a thing back then? Probably…because they’re classic. Anyways, they add a crunchy toasty sweetness to whatever you put them in….even if it’s your hand. I tend to overdo how much I put in my salad bowl. Life is short, yo. Nuts are awesome. You can quote me on that too.

This recipe from Alice Waters’ The Art of Simple Food II: popped out at me when I was flipping through for salad inspiration. Honey?! Yup. Got that. Sugar, water & walnuts. Always in my pantry. That’s it and that’s all. I may have sprinkled sea salt on half the batch because that’s how I do. Seriously, make yourself some. They’re such a good thing to have in your meal prep arsenal. Snack on them, pair them with a cheese plate, toss some in an apple crumble, put them in your yogurt and of course they belong in SALAD NATION!

Inspiration, Outfitting

October 7, 2014

Outfitting: Seriously Delish

ONE/TWO/THREE/FOUR/FIVE/SIX/SEVEN/EIGHT/NINE/TEN/ELEVEN/TWELVE

I had so much fun coming up with an outfit for the Huckleberry Cookbook, so why not make another one? Today I bring you an outfit inspired by the Seriously Delish Cookbook. This beauty belongs to my friend Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is. It’s a wonderful cookbook; I’ve already made the Sour Cream & Onion Popcorn recipe and it was AWESOME.

When I think of Jessica, I think of Kate Spade, stilettos, bold prints and bright shades of pink, blue and green. I also think of lip gloss, fun eyeshadow colors, and glittery nail polish. If you haven’t seen her monthly beauty posts, you totally should. They’re pretty comprehensive! Her cookbook cover is moody with jewel tones–which makes it a perfect color palette for Fall. I’m looking forward to making an outfit inspired by Joy’s cookbook next!