still moosewood-ing

after i made the amazing sesame tofu with spinach, i had tofu and greens leftover. i decided to use them to make the orange-glazed tofu from the moosewood cooking for health book. they were both so, so good. i had gingery brown rice and wilted spicy greens with each type of tofu...so awesome.

shoot for the stars

a part of my collection of plants at work, this funny cactus has grown from a mini little inch to this crazy tall guy in a few months. where does he think he is going?

opposites attract

cook the book

i've had the moosewood simple suppers cookbook for about 5 years and have never once made anything from it even though every (really, EVERY recipe...except for the fish chapter) sounds SO GOOD. so decided to cook the book...each time i actually take the time to officially make something, it is from this book. i've actually made a lot so far. everything is super..simple. for real. really easy, really great and with stuff that i generally have anyway. pictured above is the roasted ratatouille which was dynamite.

my first estate sale

i spent new years day at my first estate sale while in chicago. it was great. and sad and weird. but even that was kinda great. luckily i was with a real pro, so i really lucked out. i got tons for around $10.

happy easter

and lots of love mommy! xoxo

chicago dog

for my chicago dog, we went to superdawg. i was so excited as it is featured in my second favorite tv show of all time, a hot dog program (favorite show of all time is sandwiches you will like, duh). it was fun and had great packaging.

chicago

i went to chicago for a week...in january. it was the perfect way to ring in the new year - with good friends, tons of good food and vintage shopping!

as dutch as sauer kraut

baby drug rug

baby drug rug. BABY. DRUG. RUG. i can't get over how cute it is! there is a cute non-vintage baby baha hoodie at old navy. AND i have an adult vintage version that will be making its way to the shop soon.

one year ago today

christmas village

i organized some of my stash a few weeks ago and grouped like with like...and like...i have a lot of christmas stuff. and this is just what i found this year!

spring things

new mugs! found at different times and places, they are perfect together!

new glassware

sears portrait studio

bring it on

i'm so ready for green grass and warm days, like this one last summer.

my migas

migas is my go-to weekend breakfast. my version is actually not that migas-y, but whatevs. scrambled eggs mixed with green salsa, blue corn chips, tapatio and greek yogurt. love it.

summer ready

this round bandana tablecloth with ruffle trim would be perfect for a barbeque. i'm ready.

red and white

some vintage linen fabric and cotton ribbon. cute on their own, cuter together!

pizza pizza

a slice of pizzaz and a slice of white from cacia's

favorite things

2 of my favorite things together: a necklace that my sister gave me for christmas and everyone's favorite cardigan

fresh eggs

love don't cost a thing

every morning

i have this nearly every winter morning. oatmeal with tons of toppings. it is really easy to make and tastes so good. i make it the night before and warm it up in the microwave at work - seriously, so easy.

the night before (at least 8 hours), combine the following and put it in the fridge:

.5 c rolled oats
1 c milk or water ( i do .5 c milk, .5 c water)
tiny dash of vanilla

the next morning, i microwave it for about 1-2 minutes (watch it because it can overflow) and add the topping:

1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground flax seed
1 tsp whole flax seed
a sprinkle of wheat germ
about 1 walnut
tiny dash of kosher salt
a shake of cinnamon

check this out for other oatmeal ideas.

a wedding album

from 1979

kitties

valentine making party

for the past four years, my friend and i have thrown a valentine making party. just a fun night to get together with friends and make valentine's for our loved ones. valentine's day was special in our house growing up - with handmade cards and fancy dinners (and desserts), so i have an appreciation for the holiday and celebration. these three are what i made this year - really not my best work!

leftover lunch

brown rice with roasted sweet potatoes, ponzu-marinated tofu, red curry paste, coconut milk and cilantro. so good!

anyone else...

find those long fingernails a little creepy?

28.5 inches

the snow is above my knees.

extra buttons

extra buttons...somewhere along ny route 12. packed to the gills (seriously) with tons of good stuff, all awesomely organized (love that). i got a bunch of shawnee planters.