A little snack:)

 
The other day I was completely starved and it was about four o' clock, which is neither lunch nor dinner. So, I decided to whip up a fresh batch of bruschetta for myself. It was really easy to make which I always love, and way healthier than chips or ramen noodles. Here's what I did: first, I diced up some very fresh tomatoes and mixed them with a little olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and basil(from a plant I have in my kitchen, so delish and straight from the vine!!). Then, I toasted a couple pieces of baguette in the oven with a quick dab of olive oil to crisp it. After the bread was toasted I just put the tomato mixture on top and had myself a delicious 15-minute snack!

A Spot of Tea

   Tonight I was in the mood for a bit of tea and a good read. As everybody knows Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 comes out in just under three weeks and tickets are already being sold! I am so excited about the movie it has been years in the making. I think I have been reading Harry Potter since about sixth grade and I am now in college. I simply can not wait! Oh, also, I went to Disneyland about a week ago and realized I was blocked out once we arrived, so my friend Aly and I did a bit of shopping downtown. I found what I had been desperately wanting for a while now, my Alice in Wonderland teapot. I received the teacup from my older brother for Christmas and now I have both and am enthralled:) Even though in my household I am the more avid tea drinker my family is thoroughly aware of my near obsession with it and I hope by now so are you. 

Breakfast Delight!

I always try to have a nice fulfilling breakfast to keep me going throughout the day and the other day I decided to make something special. It is really simple, its a plain, no sugar or anything added to it yogurt, very healthy! Then I added some fresh blueberries from Trader Joe's as well as the strawberries. I love to add the oats on top for a little crunch and sweetness. Finals are finally here and they will probably be the death of me, BUT hopefully not since summer is so close I can taste it! I will be constantly be at the beach with my best friend/sister and the one of three of my followers, I am lame! Ok goodbye I will try to post again before next century:)

Easter Cake

       I love celebrating Easter! It is such a happy and fun day. I am as usual, terribly tired because I have worked non-stop all week. I can not wait until the day I can sleep in, relax, and catch up on all my shows! Last night, my mom, brother and his girlfriend dipped eggs and had dinner. My mom and I made this carrot-shaped cake we had seen in a magazine and it took a lot of time and patience and neither of the two I posess. I have been reading this book lately called, The Power of Pause and it discusses taking time away from our busy lives to relax and marvel at the little things in life and I have been doing that. Being with my family today was really nice just watching hockey and going to the park with my young cousins. I will be posting again soon, until then goodbye!

Delicious and Easy Dinner.

 

 A couple days ago, I made a delicous gnocchi with meatballs and peas. It was simple since I had the packaged gnocchi from an amazing store called, World Market. I added some Trader Joe's meatballs and some peas, then I made a heavy cream based sauce that thickened to a happy consistency. I am going to try a deep-dish pizza from scratch next week when I have time! I am currently posting at 1am but I have decided that I don't need sleep and there aren't enough hours in the day! Let's hope I don't crash halfway through school tomorrow!

BabyNames

-Emerson

-Giorgio

-Rhumy

-Ava

-Delilah

-Pnina
-Audi

-I realize that making this list is a little crazy since i am not having a child right now and won't be for a while but I love these names, they are so sweet and different, and I like being unique and not following the normal thing to do, or what anybody would expect. I have been thinking about having lots of kids lately, it sounds so amazing to have tons of little ones around. It is almost Valentine's Day and I find that obnoxious, not because I am bitter that I am single, but because it is such a waste of a holiday. I am going to bed since it is the superbowl tomorrow, and I am having my loved ones' over, let's go Steelers!

Crepes

   Today I didn't have to work until 11, so I decided I should make breakfast for my family. I picked this crepe mix up from work a while ago and haven't had time to make them until today. I decided to put chocolate chips and bananas inside the crepe, and on top, (I went crazy) and added powdered sugar, whipped cream, syrup and heath bar chips on them. It was absolutely delicious and I could have had thirty. This meal was a success!