April 18, 2014

I love lists, Friday!

I will make this dutch baby and I will eat it all by myself.
For some reason I feel like I could watch molten lava all day. It’s so soothing.
This burger…shrimp AND chorizo? My brother would love it.
I’ve been intrigued by smoothie bowls. Gonna make one this weekend.
This DIY Egg Shell Planter is perfect for baby succulents.
Sooooo THAT’S why we want to squeeze cute things. Makes sense. Related: Baby animals.
Thoughts Everyone Has When They’re Trying to Eat Healthier. Haha #8= REAL
All of my dreams came true with this dessert sandwich.
Spring Pea Crostini. Say that three times fast.
This Grape Float looks yum.
Crying through Botox. I can’t look away.
I want to dress like her when I grow up.
Potacos. That’s fun to say. They look good too.
Wait for it…wait for it… POP.
I dream about cakes like this one.
Put down your phone!
Deb shared my bacon tip! Also I want to have Brunch at her place.
I follow this girl on Vine and I’m OBSESSED with her.
English isn’t as easy as you think. I experience this while explain things to Cooper.
These MRI scans of fruits & vegetables are MESMERIZING.

Tangerine Canteen made my Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

Liz Takes the World made my Grilled Turkey Meatballs

Forbidden Rice Blog made my Salted Caramel Macaroons

The Hippocratic Cupcake made my Chocolate Chip Cookie Energy Bars

Our Full Life made my Chocolate Cake with Strawberries & Cream

Leighto-Greato made my Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Purple Potatoes!

recipes

April 17, 2014

Cottage Cheese + Wheat Germ + Honey

Cottage cheese creeped me out until Casey introduced me to this combination. It’s something he had when he was growing up. I think his grandpa introduced it to him? Basically, you take a good scoop of cottage cheese (I prefer the smaller curds) add a heaping tablespoon (or two) of wheatgerm and top it off with a little bit of honey. If you’re not into wheatgerm, try ground flaxseed. Also good! It’s creamy, sweet and the wheat germ gives a little bit/depth. If you’re not a lover of cottage cheese, this might change you.

recipes

April 16, 2014

Rhubarb Coffee Cake

I suppose it’s time to stop procrastinating and think about what we’re making for Easter. You ready?

I think I am I think I am. I think I am…going to eat all of these cadbury eggs…

To me, Easter is a very good excuse to eat ALL DAY LONG. My grandma used make an epic Easter spread with grilled lamb, salad, the CRISPIEST potatoes, green beans, you name it. The highlight was always her amazing Italian Easter pie that was equal parts cheese, crust, sausage and egg. My brother and I would park ourselves in front of a tray and eat wedge after wedge in between handfuls of nonpareils. I’m gonna hafta get that recipe and some nonpareils.

Easter is also about coffee cake. A cake you can eat before or after your epic meal. A cake that can be served with coffee or a big scoop of ice cream and fresh berries. A cake that gives you leftovers to send home with guests or eat hoard in your kitchen to snack on all week long…

I think this Rhubarb Coffee Cake is a good choice for Easter. The crispy cinnamon laden top stands upon a light and fluffy crumb cake studded with tart rhubarb chunks. I call dibs on an edge piece!

my everyday life, Photography

April 13, 2014

My Everyday Life: Week 15

Here’s what this past week looked like

I finally went to the Alameda Flea Market. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to go.

April 11, 2014

I love lists, Friday!

I’ll Finish the Dishes When I’m Dead. I needed this.
Cooper’s DREAM KITCHEN.
How beautiful is this bundt pan? I have major bundt envy.
I’ve never had a Montreal Bagel. Time to fix that.
Megan! You had me at polenta crust.
Snacks! Lots of helpful tips.
Have you ever thought about the hair styles on Mad Men? Now you will.
How good does this sandwich look??
Oh San Francisco…you’ve changed.
The paws… it’s always the paws that get me.
Ahhh! And I used to always request aisle seats…
I kinda love Eileen Fisher too…
These airline secrets creeeeeeeep me out. Especially since I’m flying today.
People playing their cats like instruments. Enjoy.
This Chocolate Stout Oat Cake….oh man. I want it.
Serious reading is taking a hit… THANKS internet.
Paul Rudd….I’d do it for free.

Healthy Food Crush made my Smoky Kale Caesar Salad

Quinoa Kale & Exhale made my Homemade Vanilla Almond Milk

Celebrating Sweets made my Garlic Herbed Bread Twists

April 10, 2014

Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

Split open a date, take the pit out, add some chunky peanut butter inside and top with shredded coconut. In this instance, I used sweetened coconut. Almond butter works just fine as well as sunflower seed butter. It’s chewy, sweet, crunchy and delicious. It’s also pretty healthy. This snack is definite keeper!

recipes

April 9, 2014

Bacon & Pea Pizza

It’s funny to think of what comforts you. I’m sitting here writing this in my hotel room in Oregon. I was invited on a blogging trip that came at a time when I really needed to get away. My routine was wearing me down and I’d been aching for alone time like you wouldn’t believe. If you’re a mom you know how rare it is to get a moment to just think about yourself. No one else. Just you and your thoughts. To be the only person of your family in line at the TSA…not bracing for security checks with a kid who needs his Curious George and is upset that he has to take his watch off and carry his own backpack. None of that. Today I spent an extra hour at the airport due to flight delays and was actually happy about it. More time to read my book. More time to people watch. Time to be myself and observe other people who were freaking out over flight delays. More time for reading, I kept repeating to myself.

Tonight I had an amazing dinner with uninterrupted adult conversation. I came back to my hotel room, unpacked and situated myself. Somehow I find great pleasure unpacking and setting up my homebase and I had this moment where it was just really quiet in my hotel room. A very eery quiet. A quiet that I didn’t anticipate. I mean, I had looked forward to this quiet all week. Lawd!! I praaaaaaayed for this quiet and here it is. So I immediately turned on music in my room and felt better. Comfort found in music. Does this mean I’ve finally adjusted to a life with background noise? I don’t know.

Last week this pizza fed us well. My goal was to use up some of our leftovers before I went grocery shopping. Somehow I was left with three strips of bacon (why didn’t I cook the whole package??) and a handful of peas and with a little rooting around our fridge I found cheese, lemon & grabbed some mint growing in a pot on our deck. Casey thinks it’s the best pizza I’ve made with the Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza being his close second. Perhaps I’ve found Casey’s comfort food combination> It might be yours too. I think he likes it because it has a carbonara vibe. Comfort, indeed.