I make bread and coffee for a living at the moment.

I love it.

Contrary to what my mother may believe, I am a morning person now as a result of work. It’s really nice though. Off work around two or three to beat traffic and have all afternoon to do stuff. It’s great.

What is tough are the days off. Even though I can get up early I still struggle with getting to bed early enough and days off are great opportunities to sleep late.

However, then I can’t get to sleep to get enough sleep to get up early the next day.

So the cycle?

1. Work. Work. Work. Work. Work.  6 am to 2.

2. Days off. Sleep late. Can’t go to bed early.

3. The next morning: Brutal. 

Fact. This comic was on my parents fridge for years as my mothers way to tell me that I wasn’t a morning person. It may still be there….and will probably be there till the end of time.

-Beca

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Fantastic, but a whirlwind for sure.

1. Yup, I got me some edible glitter. It made for some pretty cupcakes.

2. Another day, another burn.

3. Sparrow got spoiled on our roadtrip.

4. Valentine’s day gift for Ian from Etsy. Adorable!

5. Valentine’s date at Hubbell and Hudson. So much fun and so much good food.

6. I love coming home to a well made bed and fresh linens!

7. Wedge cat. Mildred could not get close enough.

Great week.

What did you do?

-Beca

I have some tasty posts to share with you from my blog creepin’ throughout the week.

Enjoy!

Rekindling My Love of Racing Oh She Glows

Sweet Carrot Soup, Let Birds Fly (I adore carrot/apple/ginger in juice..so soup must be fantastic)

Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon PopTarts

Truffles How To, Austin Gastronomist 

Mini Ham&Cheese Quinoa Cups, Iowa Girl Eats

Trailer Food Dairies 

DIY Shirt Vest, Wobisobi

I’ve always loved this day. Single or dating it’s a fun day to remind those you love that, well, you love them.

I still have the Valentine’s cards that my dad would put in my bathroom to see when I woke up.

Yup.

Anywho, this year I had to venture to the Woodlands for a doctors appointment.

I have to brag, it was one of the best days ever.

Ian took us to Hubbell and Hudson, one of my favorites. We arrived a few minutes late and were offered seats at the chef’s table. It was a quiet table separate from the rest of the dining area that was situated at the end of the kitchen where you could see right through the big glass divider into the action.  He swears it was an accident but I suspect otherwise.

There were five fantastic courses and we were even able to meet the owner and the chef at one point.

ceviche with plantains

wedge salad with blue cheese and balsamic soaked tomatoes

crab and lobster with house fettuccine

deconstructed strawberry shortcake

Now, there’s a good chance that we got the chef’s table because we (mainly me) were late for our reservation. Regardless it all worked out perfectly and it was great fun for me to meet the people behind these classic, delicious, and well executed dishes.

Happy Belated Valentines, I hope it was full of love. Love for your life, family, or significant other..there’s no reason not to celebrate!

Quick, easy, and satisfying made this a winner.

I’ll probably be adding this to my lunch rotation to break up the monotony of almond butter sandwiches and breakfast tacos.

Kale n’ Quinoa Salad, 4 servings

1 head kale

1 lemon

2 cloves garlic

1 cup corn

1 cup black beans

1/2 bunch cilantro

1 cup dry quinoa

1 cup feta

salt and pepper

Cook quinoa to package instructions in water or stock.

In a larger skillet add a few glugs of olive oil, turn to medium heat. Add garlic stir until soft and fragrant.

Clean and chop the kale, add to skillet.

Turn to coat. Add in the corn, black beans, and juice of a lemon. Chop and add cilantro.

Once heated through add the quinoa, stir to combine.

Toss with feta and serve warm or cold!

Thank goodness for quick meals and instagram for when it’s too dark to use my nice camera.

-Beca