September 20, 2016

Avocado Kimchi Toast

I’ve been doing this whole food blogging thing for almost 10 years (!!!) and I’ve seen my fair share of cookbooks. It’s not often that a cookbook wows me. Julia Turshen’s book, Small Victories definitely wows me. Like… really wows me.

Julia proves that the kitchen isn’t an intimidating place if you focus on all of the small victories (like pitting an avocado!) that happen day in and day out. It’s much like life, isn’t it?

I’ve been on a spicy/pickled kick lately and this avocado kimchi toast recipe definitely went on the MUST MAKE NOW LIST. It’s not your ordinary avocado toast. It’s extraordinary. Spicy kimchi is topped on avocado smashed toast. There’s a spicy tahini drizzle on top with cilantro and sesame seeds. I definitely had a hard time sharing…

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September 18, 2016

My Everyday Life: Week 37

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 37

We drove down to Laguna Beach to celebrate Kara + Matt.

It was so nice to be right on the beach. I’ve never had a room with a view like this before.

I had the beef. It was good.

“Mom, never turn your back to the waves.”

Shadows that caught my eye.

The sunset makes the palm tree trunks bright orange.

He set this one up for me.

I threw my back out this week. Not fun when you spend 9 hours in the car.

September 16, 2016

I love lists

Welcome to I love Lists!!! Let’s surf the internet together!

Loved reading this re: creativity
Cord Organizing Tips & Tricks
I should have written this….dangit.
Cooper and I watch Diner, Drive-Ins & Dives.
Olive Oil Cake Cookies!
I’ve been working on parenting downtime myself.
Why we give teachers apples.
Whoa these ladies are living.
I used to LOVE finding gems in textbooks!
I had no idea that California has a wild horse problem!
This photo series is pretty cool.
Magnet MAGIC!
Kid’s drawings….can be somewhat QUESTIONABLE at times.
Cooper and I watch these TED-Ed videos together. Love them.
Intuitive Eating– I just really love that overhead shot.
I miss Stacy London.
For the book lover
Is it too early to start looking at calendars? Who am I kidding? I’m always looking at them.
This is pretty cool!
My hometown is beautiful.
I wish I was in London right now.
Omg this cake.

around the home

September 15, 2016

Linen Closet Organization

I wouldn’t say the messiest closet in my house is the linen closet. It’s actually my prop closet, which I hope to tackle soon (another post! another time!). My closet in my bedroom is still going strong (yay!). The linen closet? Ummm. It’s probably the second messiest closet because I’m constantly in there and when I’m in a rush, things get unkempt. I also have a few people in my house who go in and get bandages from the first-aid kit and leave wrappers on the floor…adding to the mess. Who could that be?! I wonder. 🙂

recipes

September 13, 2016

Veggie Cream Cheese Bagels

We’re baaaaaaaaaaaack in the mix with school. I’ve been making Cooper’s lunches the night before school so I am not rushing around in the morning like a chicken with it’s head cut off. That seems extreme, but if you have children, you know the morning chaos all too well. Hopefully I can keep up this habit!

Here’s a quick lunch idea. Mini bagels with veggie cream cheese! And look what you can do with the cream cheese. Put it on cucumber slices, crackers or even on celery! What I’ve learned about making lunches is that it’s all about shaking things up.

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September 11, 2016

My Everyday Life: Week 36

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life: Week 36

Treat yourself to breakfast. You deserve it.

The reason why I am late in posting this week’s photos.

Adult kickball with a lot of booze. Mama has been in slow motion today. Ugh.

Finished last night at the Peso….which was probably a bad idea.

Find Ella.

There she is in a small patch of light.

Sunday is my laundry day.

Things lined up.

I spelled calories wrong. Typewriters don’t have spell check.

Here kitty kitty.

Spent all Friday night working on a book.

Schmeep.

Lunch with my dad. We split a salad and a sandwich. My dad gave me a pep talk.

I really needed one. I also really needed all those fries.

Popsicle + whiskey= Friday Times

Afternoon sun.

Back to School Night tradition.

Those drinks were bomb.

So golden.

I didn’t take many pictures this week… but when I did it was mostly of my cats.

Look at how Rosie fills out that bowl.

This is the same bowl with my robe in it. Look at how little Ella is.

Walked through a cemetery. Some of the people were born in the late 1800s.

Teach them young.

He’s not wrong about sharing food….with someone who is sick.

I miss the rain….mostly because I love puddle reflections.

Peachy smoothies for a play date.

Last minute dinner situation.

Early morning wake up.

My work buddy.

Inspiration at Jonathan Adler.

I brought home some coasters.

A smoothie bowl that should have just been in a cup. Too melty. But vibrant!

I know, Rosie. I know.

Coffee date with Emily from Cupcakes & Cashmere.

She’s even more awesome in person. I love that we both grew up in the same area.

Standing on top of a table shooting a fallen pie. As one does.

A moment of quiet.

My Everyday Life: Week 36 on Shutterbean.com.

Lucky boy.

Lucky me.

He found the light in a hardware store.

Play date with my friend Helen Jane. It was one of those days when I had so much fun that I didn’t take a picture because my phone was off in another room.

I love days like that. I need more days like that!