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Breakfast Tacos

September 10, 2014

You know when you discover something and can’t wrap your mind around how you ever lived without it?! For me, that thing is breakfast tacos.

I’ve mastered all things Mexican food and have fully embraced them in my morning routine – breakfast burritos, Huevos Rancheros, Jalisco Scrambles … and now I am excited to share my newest breakfast kick – breakfast tacos.

So simple, so delicious and SO EASY. All you really need is tortillas and you can get as creative as you wish… here is what we whipped up for brunch this weekend:

Breakfast Tacos

tortillas
eggs
bacon (could use ham or sausage)
shredded cheddar cheese (could use cotija as well)
avocado
tomatoes, diced (or pico de gallo)
black beans (or pinto)
cilantro
other:
- potatoes
- onion, diced

Pan fry bacon in a skillet (I used my cast iron pan) on medium low heat for about 4 minutes per side (keep an eye on them).
Let bacon cool on paper towels and reserve bacon fat. Cut or crumble into bite sized pieces.
Whisk eggs in a dish (for 2 people I used 6 eggs) and add salt/pepper.
Scramble eggs over low heat in 1 tablespoon of bacon fat and stir in beans to warm up last 2 minutes or so.
Heat up tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds (wrap in wet paper towel).
Top with assorted toppings (cheese, eggs/beans, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro) and drizzle with hot sauce of your choice (I’m addicted to the green Tabasco).

*If you like potatoes and onion I highly recommend baking or sautéing them with the bacon fat as well.

**I think my favorite thing from Whole Foods is their breakfast meat. Their in-house maple sausage and applewood bacon are AMAZING (and totally worth the splurge).

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Fall Wish List

September 9, 2014

image via Lauren Messiah

When the seasons start to change I immediately get a little shopping crazy… sorry J! Everything looks so new and shiny and I immediately can envision everything in my closet. “I’ll channel my inner rocker! I’ll be a little bit more boho this year!” As I get older I’ve been investing in some nicer, classic pieces that have a little more staying power than my college-Forever 21 budgeted self, but I’ve now adopted a new budgeting strategy to help me curb my shopping habit. What is that you ask? Each season I keep a note on my phone of pieces that I “need” (my husband would say want – whatever). It helps to keep track of what I “should” be buying, reminds me of what I need to be keeping an eye out for and helps me to put down those magenta heels that I don’t really need.

What’s on my list for this season? Well here we go…

via Could I Have That?

Leather Pants (still looking)

I had a cheapo pair in college that I wore into the ground, but I’ve had these on my list for the past 3 years, and need to bite the bullet soon on a nice pair… but oh vay, they aren’t cheap! Does anyone have an suggestions/recommendations!?

image via McKenna Bleu

Flannel (bought on Gilt)

I described my style this season as Kimye meets Sons of Anarchy meets J.Crew. My husband told me to stick with the J.Crew, but it’s fun to go out of our box sometimes right?! A flannel/plaid button up is going to be my (inexpensive) way of soothing my desire to add some edge to my look. Plus everyone was wearing them at Outside Lands and I felt really left out…

via Gold & Grey Blog

Light Pink Sweater (bought at Nordstroms)

I have decided that light pink is going to be my color this season (you know to go with all of that leather and flannel). Most of you must be thinking I’ve lost my mind at this point… but I love fashion for this very reason. You can be this one day, and this the next!

Brown Booties (still need)

I’ve been anti-bootie for so long and final purchased my first black pair last year and lived in them… now onto investing in some brown ones. Sadly I seem to have expensive taste (le sigh), and really struggle with deciding on if certain styles are trendy or not… definitely thinking about waiting on these bad boys to go on sale- thoughts?

White Button Up (bought at Banana Republic)

I have very broad shoulders and swap from anything that feels to constricting (I don’t want to have a Hulk moment!), but I cannot look at another person in a a crisp button up and think – why am I not wearing that!? So I made the jump and bought this bad boy. I think the piping makes it versatile – both edgy and classic! And will pair really nicely with my pink sweater and leather pants… right?!

Whats on your list for Fall 2014?

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Tasty

Presto Pesto!

September 8, 2014

In college one of the only tolerable foods in the cafeteria was pesto pasta. Therefore I overdid it a bit and haven’t really touched it since. I figured 7 years was a good enough time to give it a try again and I’m happy to say I’m fully on the pesto bandwagon again (hopefully sans the Freshman 15 this time around).

My mom’s garden had an abundance of basil, so a collected as much as I could and got to work! Pesto is so amazing because it’s so easy to make, freezes really well and tastes SO GOOD. My Sundays lately have been devoted to making seasonal food for this winter (tomato sauce, tomato soup, frozen fresh fruit) and figured why not add pesto to the list? It easily sells for $7+ for a small bottle, and ingredients are relatively cheap and easy to come across… so grab your blender, Tupperwares and get to work!

Basil Pesto

4 cups packed basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 1/3 cup olive oil
salt/pepper
1 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese

Combine basil, pine nuts and basil in a blender or food processor (depending on how good your blender is, you may want to mince garlic first and pulse with nuts, then add basil).
Slowly drizzle in 1 cup olive oil until full combined.
Season with salt and pepper.
If using immediately mix in remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and cheese and enjoy!
If freezing, transfer to a Tupperware and cover with remaining oil. When ready to enjoy thaw and stir in cheese.

*This recipe is great to use half now and freeze half for later. I highly recommend using scotch tape and a Sharpie to mark what it is in the Tupperware plus any directions you’ll need when consuming (ex: Pesto: Add in 1/2 cup Pecorino Cheese – 9/7/14). Also don’t forget the date!

Looking for some yummy ways to use pesto? Check out some ideas below:

Mix into hummus for a fun twist!
Add chopped veggies (zucchini, cherry tomatoes, etc.) to pesto pasta
Brush rustic bread with pesto and top with provolone or white cheddar for a gourmet grilled cheese!
Use lemon juice and pesto as a marinade for chicken
Top your morning eggs with a dollop of pesto and roasted tomatoes
Replace pizza sauce with pesto (top with pancetta and mozzarella)

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Sip

Elsie Green Giveaway + Cucumber Lemon Fizz

September 5, 2014

My girlfriend Kelsey introduced me to the amazing Elsie Green studio and all of their amazing goodies. Elsie Green is a family run company that curates gorgeous, sustainable finds from all over the globe. Hand woven totes from Marakkech? Vintage champagne coupes from a cafe in France? Vintage kanthas made from Indian saris? Look no further.

Each and every piece tells a story, and my favorite part (aside from their desire to work towards a desirable home, and their one of kind inventory) is their amazing partnership with 1% for the Plant – who doesn’t like to do some good and give back will shopping!?

I am so excited for the opportunity to partner with Elsie Green… I love to shop & eat locally, and their company represents that in the most beautiful way possible! But don’t worry… I won’t keep the Elsie Green goodness all to myself… because they have very generously donated a gorgeous set of Moroccan tea glasses to one of my lucky readers!!! Just enter the contest at the end of this post… we will announce a winner next week!

Cucumber Lemon Fizz

1/4 sliced cucumbers (I used Persian cucumbers)
1 oz vodka
juice of half a lemon (I used a Meyer lemon)
splash of St. Germain
club soda

Muddle cucumber in a cocktail shaker.
Add vodka, St. Germain, and lemon juice.
Fill with ice and shake until shaker is frosted.
Strain into an ice filled glass and garnish with cucumber slice.

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Moroccan Tea Glasses / Wooden Bowls / Napkin

Domestic

PopSugar Special Edition Fall Box Spoiler

September 4, 2014

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a PopSugar Must Have Box reveal… but after getting this Fall Special Edition box, I couldn’t help myself but share!

Each month, I receive a PopSugar box filled with fun and descendant goodies. It’s been a great way to find some new favorite things, as well as a great way to help stock my gift closet. The Special Edition boxes usually come out each season, and are larger and thus more expensive – but oh so worth it.