We woke up yesterday morning without power. It was a bright sunny morning here in California and it seemed a little silly to not have power. In my life, power outages are usually associated with massive storms or some planned street work. It’s always a reminder how frequent I take power for granted. My brain expects the light to go on when I turn on the switch, and yesterday I got a rude awakening when I went to do dishes and the garbage disposal didn’t work… I had a bunch of mushrooms & strawberries in there from the night before. Oof.
Since I was banned from oven usage, I decided to turn the stove on and make soup. This Lemony Chicken & Orzo Soup from the latest Bon Appetit magazine is perfect for the weather we’re having here in the Bay Area. We’re having the kind of weather that requires a light sweater and if the sun is just right, a little skin will make an appearance. It’s the type of weather that makes you want a light soup to take the chill off the cool breeze. This soup will do just that. It’s simple ingredients come together for a light/vibrant flavor combination. Lemon + Dill are flavor powerhouses! It’s what I’m taking to work this week for lunch.
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Here’s what this week looked like:
I found inspiration/encouragement while making iced tea this AM.
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- Love these recipe/tips for food while traveling.
- I wish I could have witnessed this conversation.
- This succulent oasis has caught my eye. I love succulents!
- I am intrigued by this Detox Bath. Feel better, Katie! xo
- This Kale Salad is on the TO DO list.
- Life Lessons We All Need to Learn- Brene Brown (Did you watch her on Super Soul Sunday?!)
- Things Kids Today Will Never Get to Experience.
- Here’s a good laugh: Things We All Know to Universally Be True
- Cutting an Orange Like a Fancy Pants.
- I was moved by this Finding Success In Your 30s article.
- Single Serving Chocolate Chip Cookie? This is awesome/dangerous!
- The contrast in this kitchen has me swooning!
- Currently reading this book & really enjoying it.
- I’d put some coconut cream & bananas in one of these macaroon cups.
- Speaking of coconut. Look at this bread!! Gimme.
- Oh my goodness Sally Draper is sooo pretty! (Who else is excited for Mad Men?!)
This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast we celebrate our 88th episode by talking about Facebook Etiquette. It gets real.
Best Friends for Frosting interviewed me on their blog! Go check it out.
My Bites Around the Net:
Cheap Recipe Blog made my Bacon Fried Rice
Mod City Mag made my Tuscan Kale & Pecorino Salad
In a Condo Far Far Away made my Maple Olive Oil Banana Bread
Culinary Colleen adapted my Angel Hair Pasta with Chile Arugula & Lemon
The Hoot Eats adapted my Bacon Fried Rice
Jaded Lovely made my Rigatoni with Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower
Snaxilicious made my Maple Olive Oil Banana Bread
Now that we’re creeping into the warmer weather months (at least here in California!) it’s time to start thinking about a new food season! My brain is preparing myself for bathing suit weather which means I’m beginning to think about adding greens like WHOA to my diet. My brain is also trying to convince me that it’s cool to eat 5 pieces of pizza. This brain can’t be convinced otherwise.
Let’s compromise. Let’s make baby steps to getting bathing suit ready. Sure, I really just want to eat potatoes on my pizza, but that’s not gonna get me into a bathing suit anytime suit. Sidenote: Have you ever eaten pizza in a control top bathing suit? It’s the worst.
I think this pizza is practically salad. Pesto coats the dough (that’s green!), goat cheese adds a creamy tang, roasted tomatoes provide sweetness and that mound of arugula on top? Peppery salad component! Control top bathing suit, here I come!
Just not while eating pizza…
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Here’s what this past week looked like:
Today we’re hosting a Wine tasting party. I’ll tell you more about that soon!
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- This dude. I love this dude. I want to dance with this dude.
- I spent hours researching how to patch jeans online and fell upon this video. Fascinating!
- 16 Relatively Simple Tips To Overcome Blogger Burnout.
- What’s working from home REALLY like?
- I love that Joseph Gordon Levitt is trending.
- Organizing porn!!! I want pull out laundry baskets!
- Also, while you’re on whoorl, DRESSES!!! I want them all!
- You had me at whiskey soaked raisins.
- I want this sorbet like nobody’s business.
- Why there’s just no substitute for paper….
- I’m in love with this fireplace.
- THIS BLT. THIS BLT. OMG THIS BLT (sans mayo of course!)
- This is the reason why Casey and I keep saying Moet Chandon at home all day long.
- I enjoyed Erin’s update on slowing down. I like her thoughts on priorities.
- Celebrities looking like real people. HAHAHA.
- I should totally keep mylar balloons in my car….
A-PARENT-LY! On episode #87 on the Joy the Baker Podcast, we real talk thinking about having kids. We take your questions, talk about gluten free websites, and how to deal with creepy dudes hitting on you.
I’m starting to merge my Gmail account!!! If you want to tackle your inbox too, I’ll let you in on my process. Here’s part one!
My Bites Around the Net:
Sincerely, Erin made my Cheddar Cheese Bread
Chasing Capers made my Espresso Glazed Doughnuts.
The Sweet Life adapted my Dark Chocolate Doughnuts
TypeBea made my Peppery Chicken Wings.
What 2 Cook made my Sour Cream Chocolate Bundt Cake.
Forbidden Rice Blog adapted my Maple Olive Oil Banana Bread into muffins!
People like to interpret those who like to have the last word as overbearing/control freak type people. As someone who enjoys having the last word, let me tell you that that’s not necessarily true. As a Leo, I think it’s important to say & do things that have IMPACT. The last word is an opportunity to leave a mark. My hope is always to leave a good/lasting impression. You know, like that time I told my new yoga instructor he’d make a great birthing coach. I’m pretty sure he’ll never forget me…
I suspect this cocktail is called The Last Word because it lingers after you’re done. It leaves an aftertaste of herbs, licorice, citrus, cherries and juniper. It makes an impact! It’s a bold drink that will both charm and seal the deal. Consider it the microphone drop of the cocktail world.
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I think it’s perfectly acceptable to have Sweet Potato Fries for dinner–especially on a Monday night. Sure you could add a side salad into the mix or even pair it with a perfectly grilled steak, but what I want on the first day of a busy week is something that’s both easy and comforting. I also don’t want to share Spicy Sweet Potato Fries with anybody else on any day that ends in Y. And that’s a true fact.
These fries have such a wonderful spice to them…at times a little too spicy…but the spice is extinguished by this cool avocado dip that’s both creamy and tangy thanks to the limes. I like it when something spicy stops me in my tracks. I like an avocado dip that makes it easier to eat things that stop me in my tracks. It’s a win/win situation here. I feel like I’ve somehow won the balancing act.
I imagine some of you might enjoy a batch of these while watching trashy TV. Yes, Mondays are hard and dinner shouldn’t have to be. This is like a step up from eating popcorn for dinner (which you know that I’m a fan of!). Now what do we drink with it? My vote’s for a Moscow Mule.
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Here’s what this past week looked like:
A sunny morning with blossoms.
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