January 24, 2014

I love lists, Friday!

The sand under the work desk really creeped me out…but there are other cool things!
The Reality Behind Instagram Feeds. I actually snorted flipping thru the slideshow
I belong in the 50s. No surprise there.
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Posting to Social Media. FINALLY. THIS!
I’ve admired Ariele Alasko’s work and loved seeing her on Design Sponge this week.
These Tintype portraits are eery/beautiful.
I love fully loaded granola bars like these ones.
Old McDonald’s. Food for thought.
If you need Super Bowl Food ideas Jessica and Gaby have you covered.
Why don’t we eat Homemade Hand Roll Sushi at my house?? Need to change that.
I love polenta just like THIS.
Salty Dog!! I want in on this action.
Cooper hides under the covers EVERY SINGLE NIGHT thinking we don’t see him.
We’re gonna need this Cold Soba Noodles with Peanut Dressing in my house, STAT.
If this day was a movie, would it be a tragedy or a comedy? I loved this post re: 9 years of marriage.
I need to make some time to start Scrapbooking.
This video gave me chills!! How cool would that be??!

There’s a new Joy the Baker podcast! Joy has a cold. Boo! She’s about to embark on a week long trip to Uganda! We talk about that and also go over #4 of the list above. Check it out here!

Thanks Spice Panda for including my quote about one of my favorite places to eat in San Francisco.

Love Laurie made my Vegan Banana Nut Waffles

Figs In My Belly made my Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake

Domestocrat made a healthier version of my Sweet Peas & Shells Alfredo

A Glass of Milk made my Spinach Tortellini Soup

Paper Plates Blog adapted my Broccoli Slaw

Growing Boys Growing Hearts Empty Wallet adapted my Pizza Waffles

Curly Girl Press made my Tangerine Sherbet with grapefruit!

Alyssa’s Food Life made my Breakfast Tacos

Forbidden Rice Blog turned my Malted Waffles into PIZZAS!!

Theresa Budnik Combs made my Banana Walnut Granola

recipes

January 22, 2014

Smoky Kale Caesar Salad

New post! Smoky Kale Caesar Salad

Kale. You either love it or you hate it. I’ve had a place on Team Kale since I tried Baked Kale Chips (whoa that’s from 2010!). GO KALE, GO!

Last week I had a super tasty Kale Caesar Salad at Cowgirl Creamery in Pt. Reyes Station. It was one of those salads that made it to the top of my MUST RECREATE THIS list in my brain. The kale was supple with a slight bite. There were bits of shredded cheddar (I believe?) in the mix as well as Parmesan. The two provided a nice creaminess to the salad. Cowgirl Creamery knows what’s up! And croutons…TORN CROUTONS..maybe they were cubed but I’m quite partial to torn…

I used the Simple Caesar dressing as a base but added a bit of chili powder & smoked paprika to give it a little oomph. Loves! I can imagine that a little bit of Chipotle Tabasco would add a good smoky taste too. The best part of this salad is that it holds up over time. You can definitely take leftovers to work and they’ll still be good. Just package up some extra croutons cuz you know EXTRA CROUTONS. Always with the extra croutons!

Inspiration, Outfitting

January 21, 2014

Outfitting: Statement Necklaces

ONE/TWO/THREE/FOUR/FIVE/SIX

Every since I cut my hair short, I’ve been obsessed with statement necklaces. When my hair was a bit longer I rocked more bold/big earrings. If you’re waring a simple outfit, big bold necklaces are a great way to make a statement. Here you can see the colorful ones that I’m keen on right now. If you have a black & white striped shirt or even a white tee they would be a fantastic accessory. Pair it with a blazer and you are GOOD TO GO.

recipes

January 20, 2014

Pizza Waffles

Pizza Waffles!! HELLO, crispy savory waffles fortified with Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella. I see you getting dipped into warm marinara. Look at you, you saucy little thang! Breakfast for dinner has reached a whole new level.

One of my readers (Hi Julie !!) left a comment on the Malted Waffle recipe last week saying that she adapted the recipe to make PIZZA WAFFLES. The second I read that I KNEW I had to have them. I mean…RIGHT?

Here they are. Look at these beauties! How can we possibly top this level of deliciousness? How about we sandwich mozzarella in between two waffles and GRILL them in my panini press. Now we’re taking it to ANOTHER LEVEL.

my everyday life, Photography

January 18, 2014

My Everyday Life: Week 3

Here’s what this past week looked like:

A flower on a lichen covered rock.

January 17, 2014

I love lists, Friday!

What happens when you hurl water balloons at intimidating bald men & take photos of it.
Wes Anderson’s Slow Motion Scenes. 1:04 is one of my favorite moments on film EVER.
The Art of the Subject Line. They usually stump me.
Don’t try to impress your friends. Try to impress your heroes.
These noodles look super good! I’m sure Casey would love this dish.
News report from 1981 about the internet. Wow. Just. WOW.
This hiker!! I love this video. He’s got sparkle eyes.
I want a caftan. I just want someone else to sew it for me.
We’re getting Dunkin’ Donuts in Northern California!
Spray paint your trophies! What a cool idea.
What a way to look back at 2013. Hula, you inspire me.
A story about toast in San Francisco. I hope my brother reads this.
Stay At Home Dad Writes Post-Its for His Wife. This made me smile.
This Raspberry Jam Crostata would be a perfect afternoon treat.
Loved reading this article about how being a mom has turned into a competitive sport.
I really hope this story about Jennifer Lawrence is true.
What happens when a food writer can’t taste?
This dress made me pine for dinners outdoors and juicy strawberries with lime. Sigh…

HEY!!! I did an episode of BONKERS AWESOME with Joy. Watch me help Joy straighten things up around her house. Hope you love the episode. We had so much fun making it! Check it out here.

There’s a new episode of the Joy the Baker podcast! First one of 2014 is here!

Lemon Jelly Cake adapted my Pepper Turkey Pesto Panini

Divatastic Gladiator made my Salty Rocky Road

Not Quite Gourmet made my Salty Bourbon Caramels

To and Fromage made my Candied Citrus Peel

Mod City Mag made my Kale with Coconut & Sesame

recipes

January 15, 2014

The Painkiller Cocktail

I am kind of a sucker for cocktails that come with a warning. So, Ahem.

Warning: THIS ONE IS CRAZY (in a good way). But– Beware. It’s a drink that goes down a little tooooooo smoothly. It’s sweet, TROPICAL and totally refreshing but all of a sudden, it sneaks up on you!

The first time I had one was at a fabulous Tiki Bar called Forbidden Island in Alameda. We ended the night with a gigantic shared drink that was lit on fire…surrounded by 4 straws… The painkiller was just a drop in the bucket that night. That night ended in Taco Bell…7 layer burritos and nachos bell grande, OMG.

The second time I had a painkiller, I was hanging out with the same friends in Carmel and we made a batch to reminisce over that crazy tiki bar night. What I remember from our Carmel night is that three of the four of us were laying on the floor after drinking them feeling numb and saying, “OMG!!! IT REALLY IS LIKE A PAINKILLER!” There’s just something wild about the combination of rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, coconut cream and nutmeg. Painkiller is the perfect way to describe it. Who needs a chiropractor when you can have a cocktail?