Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Make this NOW


When I was in Wisconsin with my sister, brother in-law and baby niece, I wanted to make sure they were fed with tasty and hearty meals. I found this recipe on Pinterest and made it for them twice {and even more once I got home}. 

Mini German Pancakes {recipe here}
1 cup milk
6 eggs
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. orange zest (optional)
1/4 cup butter, melted
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Blend first six ingredients (milk thru orange zest) in a blender {whisks work well too}.  Be careful to see that any flour clumps get well-blended.
  2. Blend in butter a little at a time in order to temper the eggs.
  3. Grease muffin tins well {like REALLY well} and distribute batter evenly between 24 tins...fill each about 1/2 full. Bake for 15 minutes, or until puffy and golden on top.
  4. Served with your favorite toppings. 
Triple Berry Topping {recipe here}
4 cups frozen berries
1 cup water
1/2 cup agave or honey {I think it's still delightful without this}
2 Tbsp. cornstarch {+/-}
Put berries and agave in sauce pan and bring to boil.  (If using honey had have to water at this point.) Reduce heat to simmer.  Mix cornstarch with water and stir until lumps are gone.  Pour cornstarch mixture into berry mixture while stirring slowly.  Stir until thickens (about 1 to 2 minutes) and begins to bubble.  Serve hot over breakfast.
{keep leftover berry sauce!! pour over yogurt, ice cream, toast, whatever!}


Saturday, December 31, 2011

NYE


Happy New Years Ever, world!
Instead of empyting my pockets, risk being too {un}classily shmamered, or having a panic attack about a)a giganto crowd, b)no ride home c)lost friends, I think we are staying in and hosting a small party for fellow plan-less friends.
I dream of a ceiling covered in balloons, but I also love the photo with scattered, anchored balloons at different heights.
We'll share mini apps {I'm making mini pulled pork sliders}, drink champagne, and toast / kiss to 2012. 
Cheers!



{my nye dress}

{noise horns + party hats of course}

{nye party can't be complete without sparklers} 

Friday, December 30, 2011

The loo

With some extra down time today, I thought I would share my favorite part of my bathroom. I renovated the bathroom and was going for more of a sea blue-green, but ended up feeling like I was inside a Tiffany's box. Kind of shocking at first, but it's totally grown on me. Will I ever do it again? Of course not, but for now when it's just me using this WC, it works.


 I made the chevron prints on wood blocks (like canvas ones, but all wood, kinda cool!) with metallic gold paint and white. Kind of tedious but worth it in the end.


I love this shelf...perfect size for my owl, a candle, and most used scents. {yes I need to dust it, I know}



I love the branch/coral hooks for hanging necklaces + bracelets from. 


Healthy winter dishes

Now that I have something to be extra motivated by {beach + bikini} to be healthy, I'm on the hunt for hearty and tasty wintery meals. Last night I made broccoli cheddar soup {or choccoli as I kept calling it} and it was super easy and yummy....and seems somewhat 'healthy...ish'


Here are some other dishes I hope to make soon...

{enchilada casserole}

{chicken tortilla soup}

{spanish chicken}

{slow cooker chicken taco chili}

{nectarine pizza with drizzled balsamic...OHMYGOSH}

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Cutie cupid


I don't know what it is about this photo {the head-to-toe black, sleek hair, etc} but I loved this photo as soon as I saw it.



Wednesday, December 21, 2011

DIY spa gifts

Although I feel stretched for time {and funds}, I would love to make gifts for my girlfriends for the holidays some year. I found these and love how simple they sound!

{glittery, of course}



Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Long distance love


I  miss my new niece. A LOT. Like a ton a lot. I can't wait to see that cute little face again and give her some serious smushies and love. 
{yes that is a "My auntie is the best" onesie. Little girl clothes are the cutest!}

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Hello, December


Hello December! I head to Wisconsin on Saturday, and although there are only a few flurries in the forecast, I'm a bit excited for super chilly {freezing} temperatures and crisp air. Takes me back to my time in Colorado. *sigh*

Although I don't expect to leave the house a whole lot {my niece will be born ANY day!!!!!} I can't wait to snuggle up with my sister and her baby.

{and count down till Christmas, and listen to Christmas carols, and bake cookies, and....etc etc}