April 11, 2018

Chicken Enchiladas with Cumin Crema

I’m always on the lookout for a way to shake up our weeknight meal game.

You already know this. That’s probably why you’re here!

It’s time for me to start introducing enchiladas to the mix because they are:

a great way to use leftovers
pretty inexpensive
a quick weeknight dinner
totally freezable
meal prep worthy
freaking delicious

This Chicken Enchiladas with Cumin Crema recipe comes from my dear friend Gaby’s new cookbook— What’s Gaby Cooking Everyday California Food!! Preorder yours today!!!! There are so many great recipes in this book I didn’t even know where to start. I love her mix of healthy & indulgent meals. All of the recipes are approachable, beautifully shot (great job Matt & Adam!!!) and packed with so much flavor. Gaby does California like no one else. She makes me proud to live here with all of our fresh produce and healthy food options. Yay, friend! Proud of YOU and your hustling!

Let’s discuss these beauties. The flour tortillas give the enchiladas a soft texture. It’s almost a hybrid of a burrito and enchilada…or a wet burrito! Something I used to enjoy when I was up in Oregon for college.

I LOVE IT. We’ll be having these for lunch all week. I’m definitely excited about that.

Thank you, Gaby!

LISTS

April 9, 2018

Intentions for the Week

HELLO MONDAY!!!

Back in the mix! Last week my Intentions were to hang out with my family, relax, charge my battery and get some work done while I was on our Spring break. You can see more of the week in Pacific Grove here.

Cooper and Casey were gone this weekend for baseball so I unpacked all of our bags and completed laundry! WE ARE FINALLY AT GROUND ZERO WITH LAUNDRY. It’s been months since I’ve been able to say that!!! We had company over right before we left so there was some extra cleaning up to do. I’m hoping this momentum will carry into the new week. Ok, let’s see what my Intentions for the week are….

Intentions for the Week:

work out/figure out gym membership
do yoga/go for a walk
try to work my Fitbit back into the routine
paint toenails
make recipes from What’s Gaby Cookin & Pretty Dish
get back on the kombucha making routine
work on my #100dayproject (#100daysartbeforebreakfast)
volunteer at thrift store
make banana bread or oatmeal…
catch up on emails
catch up on social media
map out big photo project
put away all winter clothes/refresh closet
keep on top of laundry
send out a few letters
return library books/dvds
return shirt from Old Navy
tax prep
prep for phone meetings
hangout with Amy
keep house tidy
stay on top of the calendar
send out orders for The Handwriting Club

Mantra for the Week:

Good luck this week! Hope you get all your Intentions for the Week crossed off your list!

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April 8, 2018

My Everyday Life: Week 14

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 14

This past week we spent Cooper’s Spring break in Pacific Grove with family.

We spent so much quality time with my Dad!

Beach collections.

Seaweed tattoo.

Finding unique treasures on the beach.

The colors!

Collecting mussels.

Painting them.

LISTS

April 6, 2018

I LOVE LISTS

If you have a fiddle leaf fig and need help
I’ve been doing this with Casey and Cooper since 2008.
I should have Cooper do this.
If you’re overthinking…
We watched Real Genius the other night and I had no idea Val Kilmer is battling cancer!
#100DayProject I’m doing it!!! Or trying to at least.
These travel sketchbooks are perfection.
The diverse life of a ping pong table in Germany.
Sports Reminiscence Therapy for dementia.
The best advice, really.
Do you have a tattoo you regret?
Can’t say I’m not intrigued.
Hahaha. I got Virgo. Not that far off.
Authors celebrate 90 years of Maya Angelou’s life.
These cats are spoiled.
The most incredible view. Ever.
This is sooooo creepy.
Smartphones are wrecking the planet faster than anticipated.
Doughnut fries…practically churros.
What’s up with all the collagen these days?
We’re all just voyeurs if we pay more attention.

My paperwhite kindle. I took it on vacation with me this week and I’ve been up late at night reading while everyone else is snoring.

Have you ever scrolled through the new items at Trader Joe’s? Tell me if you’ve tried that falafel mix.

On my trip, I’ve been enjoying these refillable brush pens! It means I don’t have to lug around a jar of water and constantly rinse it out!

These bags have been a savior on my trip (and any trip for that matter!).

Inspiration

April 2, 2018

Currently: March 2018

Currently March 2018

March was kind of a doozy. We had a lot going on! So many emotions too. Birthdays, anniversaries (my parents would have had their 49th anniversary on the 16th). I’ve also just been feeling really low emotionally. I’ve had some major epiphanies this month. It’s now really sinking in that I’m the only female in my family. Also, my biggest advocate (my mom!) is gone so I’ve really had to figure out how to Mom myself.

There were a few things that happened this month that would have felt easier if I could have talked to my Mom about it. She was always there to listen and offer me solid, thoughtful advice. I wonder if I’ll ever find that intimacy level with anyone in my life again. So, that’s running in the back of my mind while I try to carry on with my work & life.

The warmer weather between the rainy days is giving me hope. I am grateful for sunshine!

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April 1, 2018

My Everyday Life: Week 13

Here’s what this past week looked like My Everyday Life Week 13

Some treasures I found while looking through our storage cabinet.

My mom’s girl scout badges, a beautiful picture of her smile and the stained glass she made when she was my age.

I felt like she lured me in there and I’m so glad she did.

#keepgriefweird

Also a little gem from my grandpa….

My parents are the cutest.

Foggy day on the coast!

Family adventure down to Pacific Grove!

First things first.

Also, family time is puzzle time!

All the seafood, please.

LISTS

March 30, 2018

I LOVE LISTS

I love a good morning bun.
100% NO
My buffet choices make me a peacekeeper
We’re all filled up on protein here.
We’re also going to be signature-less here soon.
Cats are liquid.
This gives me hope.
Something yummy for coconut lovers.
These cake make me so uncomfortable. I want to blend in all of the frosting!
Do audiobooks count as reading?
Will Ferrel vs. Conceptual Art
Some amazing stuff in Smithsonian’s 2018 photo contest
Who doesn’t love a clever sign??!
For anyone who loves a good diorama, LOOK AT THIS!!
Ooof. Facebook is really blowing it, huh? also, prepared to be creeped out.
What does a Wes Anderson movie sound like?
Pink city nights!
These naturally dyed eggs are BEAUTIFUL
Anthropologie dresses I covet: One / Two / Three
If you have some leftover Cadbury eggs, make these cookies!
Spike Lee’s Essential Films list
Oh, this movie looks really good!!
Airbnb vs. New Orleans
What to do when I’m gone.

This funny looking thing is a great way to remove any unwanted facial hair. Hello, I’m 38 and it’s really creeping up all of a sudden.

Going through a black licorice phase. This back lives in my car. I’ve been reading that eating licorice before you have a meal (or anything bitter!) helps digestion. This licorice is my current favorite. If you’re a black licorice lover, what’s your favorite? I wanna do a taste test!

That I have a whole batch of Everyday Pancakes in my freezer for to help make some special weekday breakfasts quickly.

Cooper at 9. He’s such a sweet boy. He ran into the gas station to buy himself a treat (with his own money!) and came back with a treat for himself and one for me (with his own money!).