Less than a week left until fall!
Are you excited as I am? There’s something about fall that I just absolutely love. Maybe it’s all the cozy meals or maybe it’s all the festivities that come with fall. Whatever it is, I’m excited. And so ready for fall foods.
In the meantime, I’ve been stocking up on all of these tomatoes at the farmer’s market. My favorite are the gorgeous heirloom tomatoes and the super sweet dry farmed early girl tomatoes.
Toasted bread, tomatoes, burrata, cucumbers, red onions, figs, avocado, and strawberries tossed with red wine vinegar and olive oil. This late summer panzanella style salad is soo delicious.
I thought I was ready to start on fall dishes, but then with all the tomatoes, figs, and strawberries available, I knew there were still a few late summer recipes that I wanted to share.
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Spicy Thai chili tuna served with rice, cucumber, avocado, edamame, and corn. This spicy Thai chili tuna poke bowl is delicious and perfect for a weeknight meal.
With summer coming to an end, and fall just around the corner, I feel like life has been so hectic lately. I’ve been going to bachelorette parties, bridal showers, birthday parties, weddings, and baby showers practically every weekend.
It’s so much harder to find time to cook your meals when your schedule is super tight. So I like dishes that are simple to make with very little to prep. A big bonus if they’re healthy, too. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with poke bowls. Partly because they’re easy to make, partly because they’re customizable, and partly because it’s the perfect healthy meal for those days when you have no time to cook.
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Soft and chewy cookies filled with chocolate covered espresso beans. These chocolate covered espresso bean cookies are delicious and soo addictive.
Happy Sunday!
I’ve been waiting impatiently to share these chocolate covered espresso bean cookies with you. These cookies are so addictive. It’s sweet with just a hint of bitter from the espresso beans. So if you’re a fan of coffee, these cookies would be perfect for you.
These cookies are crispy on the edges and chewy in the center. It’s exactly how I like my cookies. The chocolate covered espresso beans give these cookies a unique depth in flavor.
You can make a batch of these cookies today, and save them for tomorrow to get you through your Monday. I know I’ll want to. =)
It’s been such an eventful few days. My friend whom I’ve known since we were in elementary school got married over Labor Day weekend. The venue was soo gorgeous, but unfortunately, we had a heat wave that same weekend that was completely unexpected. Kohl Mansion is so pretty, but it wasn’t equipped with air conditioning. So we had to use fans to try to keep cool. Other than the heat, and a couple of hiccups in our schedule that couldn’t have been prevented, the wedding was so much fun. And I love that it’s a two day event. The second day wedding was basically a repeat of the reception, except less formal and less stressful.
You get a little peek at me at glam-ed up and in my bridesmaid’s dress.
Ripe tomatoes cooked with basil and day old bread in a deliciously rustic late summer soup. This Tuscan Tomato Basil and Bread Soup is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Happy Tuesday!
I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend and that you were able to enjoy an extra day off.
Banana bread with a hint of espresso in every bite. This banana espresso bread is simple to make and delicious, perfect for breakfast.
Happy Sunday!
I thought we could start our Sunday morning with a slice of this banana espresso bread. Even better, if you’re pairing the banana espresso bread with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Especially as we’re quickly approaching fall. <3
Warm banana espresso bread with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee on a chilly fall morning. Doesn’t that just sound comforting?
Last weekend, I was at the dental convention. While I was there, I decided to explore local small coffee shops nearby and discovered Mazarine Coffee, which has all sorts of toast that you can order. I ended up getting the Tomato, Ricotta, Basil Toast. Now I have to make it at home. =)
Oh my gosh.
This Labor Day weekend is soo busy for me. My friend is getting married on Saturday, but technically the festivities started already with rehearsals on Thursday night. I’m excited yet kind of nervous. I’ve never been part of a wedding before so I’m worried that some how some way, I’ll make a mistake, ruin the wedding, and be forever remembered for it on video. Does anyone get those types of nightmares? lol
Do you have any plans for Labor Day weekend?
“Let’s find some beautiful place to get lost.” – Unknown
Welcome back to my Monterey Carmel travel series!
Have you ever been to Point Lobos State Reserve before? It’s located near Carmel-by-the-Sea.
It is soo gorgeous, and if I lived closer, I think I would visit every weekend.
Point Lobos State Reserve has so many hiking trails that you can choose to take. All of which has the most amazing views of the Pacific Ocean.
Muddled fresh strawberries mixed with pineapple juice then topped with club soda and crushed ice. This strawberry pineapple sparkling soda is easy to make and refreshing.
Happy Monday!
I hope you had a great weekend.
Oh my gosh. The last few days have been so eventful. Dental conventions and then Eat Drink SF with my sisters and cousins. Last year, we went to the event for the first time and loved it so we wanted to go again this year.
