Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
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Recipe: Almond Milk

January 4, 2016 · Clean Eating, Narrative

Creamy and delicious, this version of almond milk blows the store-bought stuff out of the water. Let’s get started.

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If you told me last year that I would be making my own almond milk, I would have laughed. I probably would have laughed if you told me that last month.

Because, really. Why?

And yet, here we are.

With a homemade recipe for almond milk.

Because it’s like making your own mayo. And chocolate syrup.

Once you find out how easy it is, WHY WOULDN’T YOU MAKE IT?

And…It’s cheaper and way better for you.  

And that is that. I use almond milk in smoothies pretty regularly, and lately I’ve been hearing about people making their own, which is what got me intrigued. A lot of store-bought versions have carrageenan, which is stuff you want to stay away from. Namely because it’s not good for your digestive system and can cause inflammation, ulcerations, and bleeding. None of which we need. Untitled

So by making it yourself, you know exactly what’s going into it, and you save money to boot.

Win. Win.

You need a few inexpensive supplies, which you can reuse over and over again.

Namely, a nut milk bag.

And a glass jar.

Both of which I purchased from Amazon. Easy peasy.

Then just your ingredients (almonds, dates, water, cinnamon), and you’re all set.

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I’ve got to say … even though it is SUPER SIMPLE to make, I was feeling mighty proud of myself when I was done and had 30 oz of homemade almond milk and it cost about six bucks for the ingredients.

Like … WHO DOES THAT?

WHO MAKES THEIR OWN ALMOND MILK?

Now we do. Yes, we do.

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Recipe courtesy of Cate O’Malley

Ingredients
1 pound almonds
4-5 pitted dates
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
dash of cinnamon
1-1/2 to 2 cups water

Directions
Put the almonds in a bowl and cover with water to soak overnight (or 6-8 hours). Drain the water and rinse the almonds. Put the almonds, dates, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and water into a heavy duty blender and blitz the heck out of it. You will see the almonds break down and turn into a pulp-like substance. Add a little more water as necessary to help move the pulverizing along. Put a large bowl on your counter. Put the nut milk bag in the bowl and dump the blender contents (pulp) into the nut milk bag. You will see the liquid start coming out into your bowl.

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Keep squeezing the bag to get ALL the liquid out. Once done, use a funnel and pour the almond milk into a glass jar (I used this one) and store in your refrigerator. You can save the pulp and add a little bit to smoothies for extra bulk/nutrition, or discard.

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Posted In: Clean Eating, Narrative · Tagged: almond milk, carrageenan, clean eats, eat clean, homemade, recipe

Comments

  1. Alicia says

    January 4, 2016 at 11:58 pm

    Thanks for sharing. Looks doable! I really don’t think it is cheep error unless you can find almonds for less than $2 a pound but the other benifits are worthwhile.

    Reply
  2. Catherine says

    January 5, 2016 at 8:36 am

    I’ve never thought to make my own almond milk, but who knew it was so easy?! This looks like so much fun to try and I would love making my own sometime. Thank you for sharing! xo, Catherine
    Catherine recently posted..Italian Cheese Ball & A Happy New Year

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  3. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    January 5, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Wow, just wow Cate. We buy almond milk weekly, our littlest does not do well with dairy. Amazed how simple this is and I can’t wait to taste it! I was unaware of the carageenan side effects. Cheers to a healthy New Year!
    allie @ Through Her Looking Glass recently posted..Easy Chicken Thigh & Wild Rice Bake

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  4. Melissa Falk says

    January 5, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    I’ve been meaning to do this for a long time. I always have almonds and cinnamon on hand. I just need to pick up some dates. Thanks for this!
    Melissa Falk recently posted..Avec – West Loop, Chicago

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  5. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

    January 6, 2016 at 8:23 am

    Wow — I had no idea it was this easy to make!
    Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah’s Cucina Bella) recently posted..Slow Cooker Tomato Lentil Soup

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Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

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Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
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Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!

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