I think I have fallen in love with a planter. Ridiculous? YES, but look at those lines. Sitting on this splurge for a couple of days before taking the plunge. Do you do that? I like to see how many times a certain item pops in my head during a day. If it's a lot then I'll buy it knowing I will love it. If not then I know it would have been an impulse buy and more than likely regret it. This one has me seeing hearts today though!
PLANTER by Terrain
The iphone 6 may have changed the way I blog. I was hesitant to get it since I do battle with the phone in general, but the Mr insisted that I would love it for the camera alone. He was right. Granted they will never surpass our pro cameras, but the ease will most definitely help me keep on top of posting. So here is my life in the kitchen as of late through the lens of my iphone...
I have made this fruit crisp three times in the last two weeks. I am obsessed. The recipe is from the book Bread & Wine. It's gluten free and fairly healthy. I eat it as a breakfast and a dessert when topped with my version of ice cream.
recipe: {from Bread & Wine with my additions}
4 cups of fruit, any will do really, but here I am using a frozen mix of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
crisp topping:
1 cup of old-fashioned oats {I used gluten free}
1/2 cup raw, unsalted pecans, halved or chopped {I take mine for a fine chopping in the vitamix, which we bought at a fraction refurbished}
1/2 cup almond meal {this is my favorite to bake with}
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp salt {I used kosher, and eyeballed a little less than recommended}
Mix together crisp ingredients. Pour berries in 8x8 pan and layer the crisp topping over it. Bake at 350 35 to 40 minutes, or up to 10 min more if it's frozen, until fruit is bubbling and topping is crisp and golden. {takes me 45 min}
Have you ever made your own pesto? I have not, but found it so easy! I adapted this recipe from Little Dixie Cook. I used what I had on hand since we were sick and was not fit to run to the store. I used arugula in place of the spinach and left out the cheese all together since dairy tends to make me feel bad at times. I used gluten free corn/rice noodles, but can see using it over out trout tonight for dinner. YUM. KJ was a fan too, but the Mr and Ellie would not touch it since it was green. Monkey see monkey do.
Had a rough week with the whole fam getting the flu...again. This song is on repeat today. Grateful for a new week.
Ordered this book to read while we are in Disney next week. I already purged this house to no end, but I think I'm happiest the more minimal I am. Have you read it?
Bought the above dress this weekend. I am sure it won't leave my body. Here it is worn as a top too. I'm obsessed. I also wanted these pants, but the Mr drew the line. These are kind of AMAZING too! Happy I did not see them in store. He said I needed a bump to sport them. Boo. Through today you can get it 40% off with the code WINTER.
I have been diffusing and slathering us all in my favorite oils. Been doing them for a couple of years now. They seemed to have become quite a lifestyle choice for so many lately.
Been trying to stay hydrated since last go round I got so dehydrated my tongue turned white. Gross I know. This bottle is my favorite for water and this one for my morning coffee which I know does not aid in my hydration, but sure does help with my mood.
My favorite shop is having free shipping on everything for the next 2 days! Oh my. Use code FORYOU.
