February 19, 2015

Chocolate Dipped Bananas with Smoked Almonds

The other day I had some leftover melted chocolate (such an awful problem to have!) so I cut up some bananas, poked a few striped straws through them and dipped them in the chocolate. I didn’t have any peanuts so I chopped up smoked almonds. I ate one on the spot and the froze the rest. ALL INCREDIBLE! Salty sweet smokey goodness. The dangerous part is that you can create this snack in less than a minute if you’ve got a microwave at your disposal…which means you could totally make this at work. 😉

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around the home, High Straightenance

February 18, 2015

Creating a Purse Organizing System

One of the words I’m focusing on in 2015 is foundation. I’ve been really trying to evaluate what’s helpful in my life and what’s not. This book has really inspired me and it started me down the road of weeding out things I don’t want/need. I used to have a purse compulsion. Oh gosh, I don’t even want to think of how many purses I’ve bought in my lifetime! I’m definitely a sucker for a well organized bag but the problem is that I have different needs at different times. It’s taken me a long time to figure that out! I would have a system going in one bag and when I went to move things over, I came up with so many different organizing systems that I could never keep anything organized. I also had repeat items in each bag because it was such a pain in the butt to not have what I needed when I needed it. The key to it all is having a place for everything and sticking to it. Creating more ways to organize and changing my system constantly is what prevents me from ultimately being organized so I decided to create my FOUNDATION. Here we go!

recipes

February 16, 2015

Sidekick Tomato Soup

I’ve had this recipe taped next to my computer since 2013. Sidekick Tomato Soup from Cowgirl Creamery, featured in Sunset magazine. I’ve wanted to make tomato soup for ages and I figured that if you’re going to have an ahhhhhhmazing cheese shop/restaurant, you must know a few things about tomato soup.

The only I regret I have is taking two years to make this recipe. What heck is wrong with me?!

There’s sweetness in the soup thanks to the carrots. There’s spiciness thanks to the red pepper flakes. There’s creaminess thanks to the crème fraîche and the cool part about it is that you can adjust the creaminess to your taste! Of course I added croutons because how could you not?!! I’d pair it with one of my famous (to my family) sourdough grilled cheese sandwiches. Comfort and a half!

Inspiration

February 15, 2015

And I Quote:

my everyday life, Photography

February 14, 2015

My Everyday Life: Week 7

Here’s what this past week looked like:

Happy Valentine’s Day from Cooper!

We made our Valentine’s again this year because the ones I bought FELL APART when we took them out.

We have the best time making art together.

He gets really into it!

And of course he’s always in it for the chocolate…

February 13, 2015

I love lists, Friday!

Ahhhh sweet perfection.
I’ve been staring at this photo for awhile.
Made this Magic Mushroom Powder this week and it’s BONKERS!
This salad looks amazing. Especially with that avocado on the side…
Detours. I’m gonna check out some of these walking tours in SF.
Owl photos!
Loved looking through some of these old photos backstage at SNL
Some more thoughts on capsule wardrobe. I’ve been playing around with StyleBook app (love it!)
Amazon reviews for food are so helpful 🙂
This makes me wanna stop working and start watercoloring.
Food animated gifs. You’re speaking my love language, Buzzfeed.
I should make Cooper some Fairy Toast
Congrats, Deb!! Also your sticky buns look amaze.
Oh man… this is a funny Instagram account.
Loved watching these Hand Lettering Tips!
Something to practice during your next layover at the airport.
Shrimp, rice, black beans, guac, on a steamed tortilla and sometimes SUPER if I’m feeling it.
OMG YOU GOTTA WATCH THESE VIDEOS! So flipping sweet. His reaction!

recipes

February 12, 2015

Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad

Today’s snack is something I’ve been eating all week. What I do is cut up two Persian cucumbers, drizzle them with some rice wine vinegar, add a splash of sesame oil and give it a good stir. I let it sit for about 5 minutes, then I add toasted black and white sesame seeds on top. The tangy crunch is kind of addictive. The sesame oil gives it a little oomph. I’m happy to report that Cooper’s super into it too….as long as I let him put allllllll the sesame seeds he wants on his cucumbers(which is a ton).

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