monday {menu}

 

Chocolate Hazelnut Granola 

{recipe from... here}

Ingredients: 

1. 2 cups of rolled oats
2. 1 cup of finely chopped hazelnuts
3. 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4. 1/4 cup refined coconut oil, melted
5. 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
6. 1/4 cup coconut sugar
7. 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks on top
8. Sea salt on top 

Everything gets tossed together in a bowl, then flattened onto a baking sheet. It’s baked on a low temperature, 325 F for about 25-30 minutes, until crispy! Remove from oven and sprinkle the top with the chocolate chunks and sea salt. Let it rest at room temp for at least 40 minutes before breaking apart. You can stick the pan in the fridge for the last 5-7 minutes to let the chocolate harden. Once it’s cool, break it apart into small or large chunks. Enjoy!

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fri... yaaaaaa

 

We made it everyone... To the weekend! 

I don't know about you, but all I want to do is relax, 

enjoy my family. Do you all have any fun plans this long presidents day weekend? 

l o v e

 

h a p p y  L O V E  d a y

monday {menu}

recipe from here

Best Blueberry Muffins ever

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 Tablespoons greek yogurt
• 6 Tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
• turbinado sugar, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease 10 standard size muffin tins and line with cupcake liners. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine the melted butter and granulated sugar, beating until combined. Add the eggs in one at a time. Add the greek yogurt, buttermilk and vanilla extract.
3. Add 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until it begins to come together (not fully incorporated). Toss the blueberries with the additional two Tablespoons of flour. Fold the blueberries into the batter, mixing only until combined. Batter will be thick.
4. Scoop batter into prepared muffin tins, filling about 3/4 of the way. You can use a lage cookie scoop or a 1/4 cup measure to keep things consistent. Sprinkle tops with Turbinado sugar, if using.* Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then turn oven down to 375°F and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until muffins are golden brown and spring back to the touch. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before eating!

wallpaper wednesday

 

Hello Pretty wallpaper! I had so much fun redoing this little guest bathroom for my client in Del Mar. Actually this bathroom is truly used by everyone because its right off the family room. So we needed it tough and durable for all the grandkids... But definitely pretty when they have guests over! The moment I saw this Thibaut wallpaper I just knew t my client would love it. Bingo... It was a winner!  Happy wednesday everyone! 

pop of color

 

{image from... here}

Quick question in honor of love month... Would you paint your cabinets in a room red? Be honest... Would you? I would!  I actually really like this. I definitely would be scared at first then I know I would love it!  The red portrays strength and warmth to me... Just what everyone needs in their homes!  

monday {menu}

 

recipe from... h e r e

Heart Shaped Homemade Pretzels 

ingredients: 

• ▢1 1/2 Cups Warm Water
• ▢2 TBSP Brown Sugar
• ▢2 tsp Quick Rising Yeast
• ▢4 TBSP Canola Oil Divided
• ▢2 tsp Kosher Salt
• ▢4 1/2-5 Cups All Purpose Flour
• ▢8 Cups Water
• ▢2 tsp Baking Soda
• ▢1 Large Egg
• ▢1 TBSP Water
• ▢Coarse Kosher Salt
• ▢4 TBSP Butter Melted

instructions:

• Proof the yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer by adding the yeast, 1 1/2 cups water and sugar together. Cover with a towel and let it stand for 5-10 minutes until bubbles form.
• Add 3 TBSP of oil and 2 teaspoons of salt. Using the dough hook, add in the flour a cup at a time on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 4 minutes.
• Remove the dough from the bowl and pour remaining 1 TBSP oil into the same bowl. Form the dough into a ball and place it back into the bowl. Turn to coat with oil. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm place for 1 hour or until double in size.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• In a large pot bring the 8 cups of water to a boil.
• Spray a standard baking sheet lightly with cooking spray and set aside.
• While you are waiting for the water to come to a boil, use a knife or pizza cutter and divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
• Roll out dough into a long “snake”.  About 20″ long.
• Bring the ends up together, making a raindrop shape, and pinch ends together. 
• Twist the pinched ends together two times. 
• Fold down the twisted ends into the middle of the ‘raindrop’ shape. 
• Pull down the center bottom of the dough. 
• Pinch together the center bottom dough and tweak the top to make a heart shape.
• Once you're done shaping the pretzels and your water has come to a boil, stir in baking soda to the water.
• When you place the pretzels into the boiling water, dip the bottom end in first and gently lay the rest into the hot water. 
• Boil two at a time for 55 seconds then remove to the baking sheet.
• Once all boiled, beat together egg and 1 TBSP water and brush over the tops.
• Generously sprinkle with coarse kosher salt.
• Bake for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from oven and immediately brush with melted butter. Serve warm.

happy sunday...

 

It's time to relax

 

We did it... Made it to Friday! Guess what that means? You now get to reward yourself with a hot bubble bath! HaHa    Happy Friday everyone! Hope you all get to relax this weekend! 

show me the l o v e

 

Show me the L O V E!

OK... Here you go! 

Print this picture out or show it to me tomorrow and I will give you 10% off your e n t i r e purchase!  

Coastal Alley Space S A L E

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: In the "alley" behind 930 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

take a seat

Ok, Ok, Ok...  You all need to come take a seat in these adorable vintage bamboo chairs. I swear if I wasn't packed with chairs already at my house I would snag them up fast. So perfect for end chairs in a dining room or accent chairs in a living room or even desk chairs for your office or kids rooms! love! I think when you see them in person you will 100% agree with me.   

Stop by this Thursday.... February 2nd from 

10am to 12pm to see what we have! 

* we're in the alley behind this address *

930 S. Coast Hwy. 101

Encinitas, ca 92024

You can't miss us in the alley!