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5 Good Things for Your Weekend

Published on October 4, 2014 in Beauty, Deals & Steals, Decor, Design Projects, Fashion, Grief, Holiday, Motivation, recipes, Seasonal and Stuff We Love. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , .

Good Mornin!  I hope you guys are doing what I’m doing right now: wrapped up in a blanket with a piping hot cup of coffee, a stack of “literature” (otherwise known as design mags – oozie), watching the sun glisten and quietly creep up and dance on everything it touches, and listening to this morning playlist (it’s good, I swear – click the link or the pic below and hit play).

OR, maybe you just had your toddler throw a Lego truck at your head, and your younger nugget is screaming at the sort of pitch that opens garage doors.  Which also sounds super fun.  Either way – here are a few things I loved this week and wanted to share (click photos for sources!)

1.  MAKE THIS FOR DINNER TONIGHT (and serve it with a bottle of Meomi Pinot Noir – $18 at Trader Joe’s)

2.  BRASS LANTERNS = EASY HOUSE UPDATE: I saw these bad boys while I was taking a quick spin through West Elm this week after work.  They’re super versatile and really good-looking in person.  3 Ways to use ’em this fall:

(1) Grab 2 bigguns and pop on either side of the mantle (if you don’t have sconces up there) – or you can also put them down on the hearth.

(2) Grab 4 of ’em (maybe 2 large, 2 small) and sit them out on your graduating front porch steps – like these.

(3) Pop a pair of ’em on the dining table.  If you wanna go super crazy and festive, you can fill the area around the candle with mini gourds – the cream and funky colored ones.

3.  TREAT YO’SELF: To this amazing bauble – Vintage Glam Necklace from Majestical Jewelry.  People will tell you they love it, then sigh and say, “but it must’ve been $200 from J.Crew…  right?”  Wrong.  It’s under $30 and looks like a million bucks.

4.  MOODY MANI: I think I might wanna take this cobalt lacquer for a spin…  right?  So fun for fall!

5.  REMEMBER THESE WORDS, when and if things get tough.  They are true.  I had a very wise friend tell me earlier this Spring (when my life was in upheaval) that there will always be happy times, and there will also always inevitably be sad times… so knowing that everything is cyclical, the very best thing you can do for yourself is to just try and always be at peace.  That made a lotta sense to me.

Have a great weekend!!!

xoxo,

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Recipe of the Week: BBQ Turkey Meatballs Over Cheddar Corn Quinoa

Published on September 8, 2014 in recipes. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

{via Pink Parsley}

Gather around everyone.  I’ve got a newfound favorite recipe that’s delicious, low fat and super easy to make in a pinch – just ask Steph who’s serving it up for her ladies at Bachelor night tonight!  The thing about this recipe is it’s deceptively filling – something I need for my beast of an appetite (I’m a Midwestern girl – I like to GRUB) – and something I think a family would scarf down.  But by using turkey, and with a healthy side quinoa salad, you won’t feel super stuffed after eating.  I highly recommend this. And I highly recommend you moms out there check out Pink Parsley’s site for family-friendly recipes.  Josie from the site is a mom of four who’s always giving good tidbits on dinners to make for the fam, and school lunches to pack for your wee ones.

Without further ado, here is the recipe – enjoy!

BBQ Turkey Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 scallion, minced
  • 1 Tbs minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • pinch cayenne
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 5 Tbs bbq sauce, divided
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, and spray lightly with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, panko, scallion, cilantro, paprika, garlic, mustard, salt, cayenne, brown sugar,  and 2 tablespoons of the bbq sauce.  Lightly but thoroughly mix with your hands to incorporate all the ingredients.  Using an ice cream scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup, form the mixture into balls, and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of bbq sauce to a small bowl.
Bake the meatballs 11 to 12 minutes, then brush with the reserved bbq sauce. Return to the oven and bake an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are cooked through (160 in the center).
Cheddar-Corn Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2-3 ears of corn, grilled, roasted, or boiled, kernels cut from cobs
  • 1/2 medium red onion, sliced into thin rings and rinsed under cold water
  • 3 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 scallion, minced
  • 3/4 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 Tbs olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbs apple cider vinegar
Bring the quinoa, broth, and a big pinch of salt to a boil in medium saucepan.  Cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through.
Remove the quinoa from heat, and add to a medium mixing bowl.  Stir in the corn, onion, cilantro, scallion, and cheese.
In small bowl, whisk together the oil, pepper flakes, garlic, and vinegar.  Pour over the quinoa and gently mix to combine.  Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Serve the meatballs over the quinoa.
xoxo,
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