May 27, 2015

Shortbread Strawberry Crumble

I am still riding a high from Memorial Day Weekend. Can we prolong the weekend? Please? Can I just sit here with this Shortbread Strawberry Crumble??!

Casey and I went to one of our favorite places for the weekend and we ate like it was our last weekend on Earth. One of the highlights was the special dessert we ordered from Glen Ellen Star. And to think Casey wasn’t sure if he wanted dessert! I knew it would be the first recipe I’d recreate when I got home and here it is!

For this recipe, we take juicy strawberries and roast them. If you’ve never roasted strawberries, you should definitely DO IT NOW. Then we top them with crumbled shortbread cookies when they’re hot from the oven. It’s the simplest/most rewarding dessert. It takes no effort at all! When it comes to Summertime eats, simple is always best. Let the strawberries SHINE.

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May 26, 2015

Mushroom & Spinach Baked Rice Bowls

I almost always make rice for my weekly meal prep because both Casey and Cooper can never get enough rice. When we have leftovers, it’s easier to make great dishes Bacon Fried Rice and these Cheesy Mushroom and Spinach Baked Rice Bowls. Potato leftovers make, great breakfast hash. Remember? Leftovers breed creativity! Think: Mushroom & Spinach Baked Rice Bowls

Crispy baked rice with parmesan, mushrooms and spinach. IN RAMEKINS!!!

Serve with a squeeze of lemon and all is right in the world. Look at you, rocking dinner.

Proud of you!

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May 24, 2015

And I Quote:

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May 23, 2015

My Everyday Life: Week 21

Here’s what this past week looked like:

I was in New York & Connecticut this week. Visiting my grandma & family.

I traveled with my dad. It was just us. It was so much fun road tripping and flying with him.

We listened to oldies music and routinely smiled at each other.

My cousins house is one of my favorite places on Earth.

Good morning.

Watching the shadows dance on my arm.

Coffee and this. I can’t wait to bring Casey & Cooper here.

Dock cat. Yappy little thing.

This is Brody. He’s a Leo.

This is Gypsy. She’s afraid of gates. I got to take her on several walks.

Lush.

I want one of these trees.

Make a wish.

May 22, 2015

I love lists, Friday!

I wonder if my cat would like this hoodie?
Coffee cup drawings are pretty cool.
Matcha Milkshakes look awesome!
This cake broke my internet. OMG.
Where to eat in Seattle! Megan’s got you covered.
These Slow Cooker Indian Tacos intrigue me.
Omg I LOVE CHRIS PRATT.
No…that’s not snow…it’s SPIDERWEBS. Oh man.
What a beautiful guest bedroom. Love that pop of blue in the pillows.
My Get to Work Book is on its way and I cannot wait!!!
Mad Men Recap!! What did you think? I keep thinking about it.
Going on the TO MAKE list. This too!! OMG.
This place looks DREAMY.
What does your handwriting say about you?
Oh gosh. I should do a post about all the things that annoy me that I ignore everyday.
Anthony Bourdain is a smart man.
33 ways to Stay Creative.
BEES!!! How creepy/cool
The history of San Francisco Place Names (SO COOL)
Reading about anxiety triggers gives me anxiety. Whoa on a lot of these.
Women + Food = these thoughts

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May 21, 2015

Rice Krispie Balls with Sprinkles

Here’s the thing about Rice Krispie Treats. I love them and I almost always have the ingredients in my pantry. The problem is…. I totally forget about them. The other problem is that I make a tray of them and keep cutting off pieces from the tray and then THEY ARE GONE. So here, I kept the batch on the smaller scale. Scooped them out with a once inch cookie scooper and sprinkled SPRINKLES on top to make things a little more fun. They’re bite sized and delicious. Perhaps I should add this treat to my weekly meal prep?

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May 20, 2015

Ginger Mango Lime Sorbet

I recently made this Ginger Mango Lime Sorbet in my Vitamix and it made me feel like a total wizard.

Frozen mangoes go into the Vitamix blender with a bit of spicy ginger beer, honey and fresh lime zest.

Minutes later you have an incredible frozen treat. No need to freeze (unless you’re making it ahead of time!). Just scoop out the sorbet from your Vitamix and serve. I can’t wait to play around with more flavors this summer! I’m thinking blueberry with a little bit of booze needs to happen soon.