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Spool (or Bobbin) Chairs are one of my new favorite accent chairs. They're super comfy, and I love that they mix well with all kinds of styles.
They definitely have a more traditional vibe, but the distinctive wood frame details keep them fun and unique. Here are a few of my favorite spaces with them:
Happy Wednesday!
Happy Tuesday, all!
Today I'm excited to share this delicious quinoa salad recipe... it's by far my favorite quinoa recipe that I've tried. It's full of fresh flavors and crunchy textures, and I love how the tangy, spicy dressing gives it a nice kick.
It's an awesome lunch salad, since it's healthy & light with tons of veggies, yet filling & protein-packed from the beans and quinoa. Oh, and it has fresh mango in it, and mango makes everything better in my book :)
This salad makes a pretty large batch (about 6 servings), so if you make it in the beginning of the week, you basically have a week worth of lunches ready to go - so easy! I hope you give it a try!
Southwestern Black Bean Quinoa Salad
- 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1-2 cups cooked quinoa (I used the tri-color variety from Trader Joes)
- 1 cup fresh or (thawed) frozen corn
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup chopped fresh mango
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
- juice from 1 large lemon or lime
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
- salt and pepper, to taste
Mix together the beans, cooked quinoa, corn, bell pepper, mango, onion, cilantro, and jalapeno in a mixing bowl.
Whisk together the lemon (or lime) juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, turmeric, and generous amounts of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the mixture, and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
*Recipe via Skinnytaste
Happy Happy Friday, all!
So, I just realized it's been way too long time since I've posted a cocktail recipe, and thought this had to be rectified immediately :)
And really, what better way to jump back on the cocktail bandwagon than with an avocado martini?! Now, I know it sounds a little weird (avocado? in a cocktail?), but let me assure you this drink tastes fairly magical. I'd even go so far as to say it's one of the best cocktails I've ever tasted.
I first tried it at Cafe Fiore in Ventura over the Thanksgiving holidays, and loved it so much I was determined to replicate it myself. It has a fruity mango flavor, tart, crisp lime juice, and creamy avocado that sort of balances everything out. Though it's not the prettiest thing to look at, it sure is delicious! I hope you give it a try.
Avocado Mango Martini
- juice of 1-1.5 limes (depending on how juicy they are)
- 1/4 small avocado (or 1/8 of a large avocado)
- 1.5 oz. fresh mango juice (I used this Bolthouse Farms one)
- 3 oz. Cruzan Mango Rum
Juice 1-1.5 limes into a cocktail shaker. Muddle the avocado into the lime juice until it has a smooth consistency. Add the mango juice, mango rum, and fill with ice. Vigorously shake the mixture, and pour/shake/wiggle the mixture into a martini glass (this martini is a little thicker than a normal martini due to the avocado, so you really have to shake it into the glass). Enjoy!!
*Note: I'll be the first to admit that I'm not normally a fan of flavored liquors, and I usually find it annoying to purchase a specific alcohol to make a drink, but in this case, the Mango Cruzan Rum is pretty necessary. Just a heads up!
Have a great weekend!
