November 11, 2015

Turkey Bacon Cranberry Sandwich

When Casey and I were first dating we used to get a burrito at Whole Foods that was called an American Wrap. We’d take it back to his place and share it while watching movies. This was like 14 years ago… and I obviously haven’t gotten over its disappearance. Inside the burrito was everything you’d have at your Thanksgiving table (sans pumpkin pie!). It was incredible; we still talk about it to this day. I wanted to take that idea, but make a sandwich out of Thanksgiving leftovers and here we have a Turkey Bacon Cranberry Sandwich. I added bacon because….. WHY NOT?

We start our sandwich with Dave’s Killer Bread as our foundation. I used their Seeded Honey Wheat because I thought the sweetness of the honey in the bread would pair nicely with the savory fried sage in the sandwich (it did!). Besides the fried sage, we have roasted turkey, crispy bacon, red onion, whipped sweet potatoes, peppery arugula and a mixture of hot mustard and cranberry sauce. This sandwich is the perfect way to stretch Thanksgiving leftovers into another meal. If you happen to have some leftover brie from your cheese plate, throw that in there too! Can we add mashed potatoes? Sure! Go for broke! It’s the holidays and we’re meant to enjoy them.

recipes

November 9, 2015

Kale Soyrizo Tacos

I wish I could remember who first introduced me to Soyrizo; I’d really like to thank them. Soyrizo is chorizo made out of tofu and I freaking love it. It’s spicy and delicious and the good news is that Casey & Cooper are super into it too. The texture and the spice can’t be beat.

In an effort to switch things up a bit with our taco game, I cleaned out the fridge and made these Kale Soyrizo Tacos. You see…I almost always have soyrizo in my fridge. It’s one of those staples that I’m always picking up at Trader Joe’s. I always want an taco/potato hash situation throughout the week. It lasts much longer than regular meat, so soyrizo becomes a weeknight staple, that’s for sure.

The kale adds a little texture to the mix. It’s not super present– which is good because I have a 7 year old to fool. But if you want more kale, by all means GO FOR IT. And if you’re not feeling tacos, put the kale soyrizo blend over rice and make yourself a burrito bowl. A tasty weeknight meal is right at your fingertips!

Inspiration

November 8, 2015

And I Quote:

my everyday life, Photography

November 7, 2015

My Everyday Life: Week 45

Here’s what My Everyday Life – Week 45 looked like:

Halloween loot. The sort is my favorite part.

Halloween included a baked potato bar. I brought the fixins.

Prickly pear spritzers. I had too many…

The gang.

Jack in the box!

I thought this Finding Nemo costume was amazing.

Whoa. Halloween was NUTS.

This… WITH CHEESE.

Sunday mornings are my favorite. Especially the doughnut part.

Found on the way to work.

Loving my latest stitch fix top!

My friend Lisa has cool vignettes on her bookshelf. I appreciate them.

Also side note- in the past year 5 Lisas have entered my life.

Some years are like that!

Eggs at night.

It rained for awhile this week. It was awesome.

Just a turkey in the road. Nothing to see. Carry on….

Broccoli Cheddar Rolls!

FOR DINNER.

Celebrating Leslie’s birthday. I always have ring/nail polish/wrist candy envy.

Breakfast.

Goals.

Happiest birthday to you, LES!!

Lined up wine glasses make me happy.

Same with a wood stack.

Another outfit from Stitch Fix. The pants were mine but everything else!

Patrice is my stylist and I love what she sends me!!!

Got one of my Instagram photos printed for my house. It’s an engineer print and I bought a frame for it all at Parabo Press . LOVE IT!!!

If you use the code FMHVYU, you’ll get $5 off your first order. Get the app on iTunes – and it will link up with your instagram account!

Our family room is cozy. My friend Lisa and I hung up a branch (that I painted gold) over our mantle.

I’ve been trying to transform some more rooms in our house. Was thinking about sharing some of it on Shutterbean. What do you think?

Here’s our living room…currently. We are setting up a lounge area to listen to music so that couch is just temporarily in that spot. You can tell I love stripes, huh?

Fortune cookies aren’t always grammatically correct. I hope my secret admirer knows that.

Sometimes you have to remind yourself.

It’s all in your head sometimes.

I love 1st grade so much. The way he drew Pinot!! And that extra line of IT IS COOL!!

Deliciousness headed your way.

Bedhead. Major.

When people mess with my brain.

Her favorite spot.

Second favorite spot is on my pillow.

Returning gear. Saw this.

And noticed that I had been walking around with my hair sticking up in the back ALL DAY LONG.

Bed head….for all of us this week.

I’d rather have bread & butter over dessert.

Prop styling. Love the napkins I picked up!

I fried wonton wrappers for the first time this week and OMG game changer.

Also a game changer—- Whole Foods will slice a loaf for you!!!!!

First Hot Toddy of the season!!

November 6, 2015

I love lists Friday!

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

I want to go to there.
This grilled cheese intrigues me!
We all should wear hats with kitty ears on them this winter.
Thinking of adapting my mom’s coffee cake recipe with pumpkin…
I want to try making a magic cake. Have you made one?
Let’s spike our coffee this weekend.
No one wants to work for free. Also, F-You, Pay Me.
If you want to be interesting, you have to be interested.
Soo much funny in real life awkwardness.
Real places that inspired Disney movies.
I feel like this is something Cooper would have done. HA
Please make these vegan stuffed poblanos for me. K, thanks bye.
I want like 100 of these planters on my mantle. #crazyplantlady
Loved reading this. Good advice!
People share the best advice they ever received. Love these.
6 Photographers/ 1 Man / 6 Perspectives
All the gluten-free things to eat at fast food restaurant chains. Hope it’s accurate!
Movie posters improved by Amazon reviews. The White House Down one 🙂
A whole tumblr dedicated to Wes Anderson color palettes. <3
I’d love to do this to our stairs sometime for the holidays.
Cats….regretting their poor life choices. HAHAHAHAAAA

recipes

November 5, 2015

Persimmons with Goat Cheese & Sage

I was frying some sage in butter for a recipe yesterday and decided to turn leftovers into a little snack. I’m still going strong on my persimmon obsession! We have sliced fuyu persimmons with a spoonful of goat cheese topped with fried sage. To fry the sage, just melt a tablespoon of butter in a small skillet and brown sage in the butter until it starts to crisp. Transfer to a paper towel and try not to eat them all.

It’s a sweet savory snack that will perfume your house. Try Persimmons with Goat Cheese & Sage as an appetizer for your next get-together!

To see more of my Thursday Snack Ideas, follow my Pinterest Board!

If you love persimmons too, check out this snack from last week, this Persimmon Butter Lettuce Salad or this Persimmon Spice Cake. ALL GOOD THINGS!

Inspiration, recipes

November 4, 2015

10 Autumn Drink Recipes

I’m currently perfecting a pumpkin hot chocolate recipe for you. I made it too sweet…and now I think it should have alcohol in it. In the meantime, I want to share with you 10 Autumn Drink Recipes from the Shutterbean archives! They’re all perfect for this time of year. CHEERS!