July 28, 2021

Cucumber Sesame Salad

If I made something like Chicken Teriyaki or Cracklin’ Chicken with rice, I serve it with a quick Cucumber Sesame Salad. It’s the first thing I start making so it has time to pickle/marinate while I have the rest of dinner going.

Just clear off the cutting board and do some chop therapy on some cucumbers and green onions!

It’s also a jumping point recipe! I sometimes add avocado (if I’m eating it), spicy garlic chili, cilantro, and even rice!

The best part is that my family eats it up every time I make it so I never have leftovers and they’ve EATEN SALAD without complaining.

Win-win!

LISTS

July 26, 2021

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 30 of 2021

Intentions for the Week- Week 30 in 2021

Happy Monday friends!

Hello hello! We made it to another Monday. We celebrated my Dad’s 75th birthday over the weekend. My brother came to visit and we ended the weekend with a family dinner. YAY!! Cooper has a baseball tournament this week and we are gonna be on the road for a bit so it’s time to sit down and write down my Intentions for the Week! Let’s get into it!

my everyday life, Photography

July 25, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 29

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 29

Flowers from my yard!!!!

Flowers in my yard!

Meal prep this week!

Look who I found in the kitchen cabinet!

Salvia during golden hour.

LISTS

July 23, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

You had one job– photo fails.
Jeff Bezos getting trolled this week.
Wall-E tried to warn us!
Vintage postcards from NY swimming pools.
Oooh a Julia Child documentary is coming out!
A compilation of dogs & cats interrupting their owner’s working.
I love a modern victorian.
This house has so much character.
Cat blooms!
The Pink Panther was one of my favorite cartoons.
The best Olympic logos according to designers.
Haven’t seen Roadrunner yet but curious about this AI voiceover situation…
Hello, comfort food.
Why doesn’t Ted Lasso come off as a total creep?
Speaking of Ted Lasso– Deb made shortbread!
Here are some unlucky nature disasters!
Photos with precise composition!
I bought this sticker for my car -makes me laugh.
Pebble art taken to a whole new level. WOW.
This tiny cabin on wheels looks fun.

recipes

July 21, 2021

Lemon Verbena Tea

Have you ever smelled lemon verbena? It’s heavenly. I crushed a few leaves while I was making Lemon Verbena Tea, had Cooper take a whiff and asked him if he could smell green skittles too.

“Mom! Green skittles are GREEN APPLE, not LIME!

Turns out there haven’t been lime Skittles since 2013 (WHAT??!). They might be coming back for a special edition. I’m not sure. Life is weird.

My friend Emma made me some Lemon Verbena Tea when we had a distanced hang out.

I FELL IN LOVE WITH IT!

It prompted me to get my own plant when I went to visit my brother in LA.

She’s thriving! I have her labeled and everything!

She’s providing!

If you’re also trying to drink more water, this Lemon Verbena Tea might be the answer you’re looking for! I like drinking it ice cold.

It’s a lemon/lime/floral lovefest. You should totally try some!

LISTS

July 19, 2021

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 29 in 2021

Happy Monday friends!

This weekend I was able to get some gardening and relaxing time in. I also hung out with friends and got home late Saturday night. It’s been some time since I’ve had a long night. Yesterday I cleaned out the fridge and did some meal prep! Here’s what we are working with this week.