fav things

I have recently stumbled across some fun and unique things that I wanted to share with you! It's the simple things, right?



Painted Olive Oil pourer gives our outdated San Francisco stove a little color sitting next to it. Tall glass water container for the dinner table, beer brand glasses from around the globe, garlic shaped timer (my personal favorite), and a personal boxed wine;) surprisingly delish and comes with a total of 3 glasses. Best part? Everything was under $4.99 each from World Market, with the wine being the most expensive. That's about $1.60 per glass!!

current playlist

Here are a few songs I've been listening to lately while either walking to work or straightening my hair. No specific mood or reason.... maybe you will like them too!
(I've attached the youtube clips, most aren't videos, as these are hidden gems:)




Griffin house- gorgeous video!






Bridal Train, by the Waifs, popped up on my ipod recently and I have been listening to it nonstop once again. I learned about this group when I lived in Australia and absolutely fell in love with this song about the American sailors coming over to Australia and the women falling in love with them and leaving their country for the USA. It's a beautiful true song:)

cheesiest garlic bread

For those of you who know me well, know that I am obsessed with cheese. I could possibly even be part mouse. We usually have anywhere from 3-4 different types of cheese in our fridge at any given time. Garlic would be my next obsession and the fact that it is so good for you, gives me an excuse to make this at least once a week. :) Garlic bread is simple to make, but this is our favorite way to do it, and I figured it out myself after trying too many variations. I know, I know.... I said I was going to add healthy recipes but we know there is no problem indulging now and then ;) So go ahead..... INDULGE!
(this serving was 3 small slices of bread (we use Trader Joe's sourdough- no preservatives!).

chop 2-3 cloves of garlic finely and sauté with a teaspoon of butter, stir with a wooden spoon rapidly so the garlic doesn't burn.


Dip bread into pan and rub garlic and butter all over it. Sprinkle with sea salt (Himalayan salt- it's pink, is even better) and pepper. We have also added finely chopped fresh basil at this step.




Sprinkle grated parmesan on top, while laying long slices of mozzarella over the top. (double YUM!)


Throw in the oven and bake @ around 350, just to melt the cheese and toast bread, while your chicken or fish is finishing up!