tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73403284576138546852024-03-21T18:54:06.068-07:00While the Dogs are Away, the Cats will Play!aly cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466641671290944784noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340328457613854685.post-37550850807797426942014-03-23T11:55:00.000-07:002014-03-23T11:55:54.438-07:000069 -- spring is comingAnd there I go again getting wrapped up in life and forgetting about this little blog of mine...things have been busy this month. We had some friends in town from North Carolina (see below), I've been working a bunch, I got tattooed, I gave up meat, and spring is surely springing.<div>
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Despite all the busy, we've been able to keep positive about all the change and how little down time we've been getting. I've been working on some wedding invites and some ice cream branding outside of regular work that has been really fun and has reminded me why I do what I do. I've been missing the fashion world here and there, but I'm sure this break is doing me good.</div>
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The weather here has finally changed (thank goodness)! There are little flower buds everywhere and the trees look like their starting to grow back their leaves. We still have many more weeks of rain, the forecast says rain until Friday at the moment...ugh! </div>
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Anyhow, here's some photos of the past few weeks:</div>
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aly cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466641671290944784noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340328457613854685.post-84716786610338747842014-03-08T16:21:00.003-08:002014-03-08T16:21:49.241-08:000068 -- music holesFor a long time while I worked I wouldn't listen to anything. I'm not exactly sure why, or if I was even really aware that I was doing it. Lately I've found myself falling down rabbit holes of songs and playlists while I work. Constantly tapping my feet as I pixel push logos or retouch product photos. I've been so intrigued by my own sudden re-spark in songs I thought it was worth sharing a few.<br />
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My current go-to's have been:<br />
Tycho- awake (the whole album tho) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5wNb5xYClM<br />
Crystal Castles- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsxNUl1IHnE<br />
Lymbyc Systym- truth skull http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7igEeJDMEo<br />
Q Lazarus- good bye horse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db4Nds4BOVo<br />
Her Space Holiday- the young machines http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXtxydDaHwI<br />
The xx- you've got the love remix http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1l4pDXbkic<br />
Blonde Redhead- equus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNHDtNjnXaM<br />
Broken Social Scene- anthems for 17 year old girls<br />
Grimes- oblivion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8HrvII7gU0<br />
Knesset- bitter hearts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9RThvt1mYI<br />
American Analog Set- punk as fuck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGO2x7WT_i4<br />
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All this music thought makes me think about sharing songs and how it's something as I grow older I do less of, or I should say, I do less of with a large group of people. I can remember in high school constantly trading tapes and CDR's of amazing mixes with everyone in my circle of friends. These days it's rare to bring up an album or even listen to a song all the way through when I'm with company. Anyhow, hopefully maybe you'll enjoy these...<br />
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xxoaly cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466641671290944784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340328457613854685.post-69197035016065165402014-02-17T18:47:00.000-08:002014-02-17T18:47:37.487-08:000067 - the listThis whole not shopping this is getting to me. I'll admit it. It's been hard not to get myself a little something here or there and of course, I'm seeing everything I want. Spring is approaching and I am longing for shorter sleeves, less layers, and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/23573598023844380/" target="_blank">sunglasses</a>!<br />
I really blame the shopping craving on:<br />
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<a href="http://www.solestruck.com/vagabond-maritsa-301-black/index.html" target="_blank">these AMAZING mules</a><br />
<a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=13532249&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=TS03Y08FBLK&resultCount=1#slide2" target="_blank">this retro inspired swim suit</a><br />
<a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=bottom_jeans&ProductID=2000088223&VariantID=" target="_blank">this pair of boyfriend denim</a><br />
<a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=bottom_shorts&ProductID=2000090528&VariantID=" target="_blank">these awesome (!!!) spotted shorts</a><br />
<a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=sweater_cardigans&ProductID=2000070122&VariantID=" target="_blank">mmm sweaters</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dollskill.com/english-rose-casper-zig-zag-sweatshirt.html" target="_blank">this funky sweater</a><br />
<a href="http://www.suprafootwear.com/products/SW85005/BDG" target="_blank">forever in black (glitter)</a><br />
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PHEW! I'm a wanty lady! I have been trying to go through and clean out my closet and I now have to decide how to get rid of these goodies...I used to have an Etsy shop and I've seen some pretty good "shop my closet" Instagrams, but I'll have to do some more research. Got any good spots?<br />
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With the help of my dad's air miles I've booked myself a little trip back south to the desert leaving the husband at home so I can meet up with my gal pal Dawn! I am thrilled we are going back to the Ace for a few days!!<br />
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We've agreed that we have to do more than just drink (we have a tendency to just drink all our meals starting the moment we get there). I'm thinking I'll take her to Moortens Garden (you know the one from our wedding).<br />
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Anyhow it's sushi <a href="http://bamboosushi.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bamboo-menu.pdf" target="_blank">happy hour time</a> for us. Update again soon!<br />
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xxoaly cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466641671290944784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340328457613854685.post-53867389171716026782014-02-13T14:13:00.000-08:002014-02-17T18:58:38.941-08:000066 -- Liebster Award Q&AMy lovely blogger friend turned real life friend, <a href="http://luluslittlewonderland.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Laura</a>, has nominated me for a Liebster Award, now I'm not too familiar with that many blogs anymore and sadly I just haven't had a ton of time to get back into my online reading so I'm going to skip nominations, but these questions were just too fun and I can spare some time away from work!<br />
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<b>1. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? </b><br />
this is tough! i really like a lot of places and i really don't know if i'm the settling down type...how about the 3 places i know i would like to have a little apartment:<br />
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<b>2. What is your favourite thing about yourself? </b><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">i think i like that i know what i stand for. i like that i'm comfortable enough to stand up for what i believe in and not back down. </span><br />
now if this question is about my looks i think i like my spidery old lady hands, filled with character!<br />
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<b>3. Do you have any pets?</b><br />
sure do! we have larry and cat (also known as white cat, whi whi, moo cat, ect)<br />
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<b>4. What is your favourite makeup product you just can't live without?</b><br />
i always wear a high spf tinted moisturizer and bright pink blush.<br />
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<b>5. Favourite genre of music? Least favourite genre of music?</b><br />
i really like a lot of things, but i would say i'm stuck in the 90's. i'm really not a fan of country. here's a few things i've listened to this week:<br />
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<b>6. All time favourite movie?</b><br />
<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110950/?ref_=nv_sr_1" target="_blank">reality bites</a> and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265666/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" target="_blank">royal tenenbaums</a>.<br />
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<b>7. If you could only keep one vintage item that you own what would it be?</b><br />
probably my fox fur trimmed full coat, she's a beaut!<br />
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<b>8. Most memorable day/night out?</b><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">most memorable day would have to be <a href="http://thecatwillplay.blogspot.com/2013_10_01_archive.html" target="_blank">our wedding</a>! it was easily the most magical day ever! </span><br />
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the most memorable night out would have to be night we got into Paris and we wandered around the empty and freezing streets of Monmarte.<br />
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<b>9. When was the last time you had a day that felt like 'The Best Day Ever'?</b><br />
Saturday after going sledding and catching up with one of my dear friends from Esco who now lives up here in Portland.<br />
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<b>10. Are you an early riser, or a night owl?</b><br />
I'm a bit of both. I often wake up early thanks to the chirping of the cats, but I like naps so I can stay up late. I find I am most creatively productive at night.<br />
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<b>11. If you won a competition that gave you the chance to spend a whole day with you idol, who would you pick?</b> (It can be a style icon/musician/author/reality star etc)<br />
Kathleen Hannah or Kim Gordon, they're both really amazing women.<br />
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aly cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466641671290944784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340328457613854685.post-91344127791160521302014-02-12T12:19:00.000-08:002014-02-12T12:19:00.432-08:000065 -- an updateGosh things have been a bit all over the place. I've been working a lot and trying to figure out my place among a growing company and balancing out my personal life-- being newly married, making new friends, and continuing to keep the friends I have. Not to mention still trying to find adventures everywhere!<br />
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We've had a lot of fun getting to figure out Portland, our new routines, the best routes to get to the grocery store, and how much ice we cannot walk on. But it goes without needing to say that it's been hard being without our constants and consistent details. We miss our friends, we don't talk to our families as much, and this weather is definitely something new.<br />
Here's some photos of our recent adventures and excursions although, most of them may be in the kitchen...<br />
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This past weekend and the end of last week we got our first snow storm and no one warned us that Portland really does shut down. There are no salt trucks here so the snow just stays. People don't drive, and suddenly parks are filled with children and parents shooting down hills on sleds. We found it so fun and magical for a few days, but I'm on day 3 of being out of the office and I'm ready to get back to work.<br />
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I'm trying a new "no-spend February" so I'm not doing any shopping of goods other than groceries and house hold supplies. It's been hard I can't deny, but it's been fun putting together little shopping lists for the future. Here's a few of my biggest crushes:<br />
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Yesh! This post is awfully late, but I've been busy lady and my motivations have been places other than my computer lately. </div>
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So how late is this post now...almost a month! Kirby and Katja came up from the warm sunny south (San Diego) to visit us for a weekend. We took them to eat, drink, walk the gorge, and eat some more. Instead of bore you with details, here's some photos!</div>
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This champagne drink was great from The Parish!</div>
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Apparently a rock came tumbling down off the side of the waterfall and hit the bridge so we couldn't cross. You can almost see the hole it left! Mother Nature is crazy!</div>
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The Ladywife came on our adventures seeing at Stephen was working and 5 bodies in a car keeps it warmer than 4! </div>
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It was so much fun to have them up here and we can't wait to see them again (if it means waiting until August for their wedding)!!! <3 div=""></3></div>
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Over the weekend Jordan and I went over to see our friends Sam and Matt for some drinks and card games. While we were there we got to see their operation for <a href="https://squareup.com/market/lady-and-maker" target="_blank">Lady + Maker</a>, their hand bent spoon rings and other awesome hand made home goods business, (I'm totally itching for an excuse to buy <a href="https://squareup.com/market/lady-and-maker/x-frame" target="_blank">this frame</a>). They're doing everything from inside the four walls of their lovely little loft and they are on fire! They're bending nightly, constantly creating, and loving each other throughout the whole process, talk about inspiring!<br />
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I have seen spoon rings before but had never heard about where the idea came from until I met Sam and Matt. Here's the short version background for the spoon ring: stories go that as far back as the 1600's servants who fell in love and wanted to get married would steal their employers silver to have it made into a ring for their engagement. It's like Robin Hood romance to me, LOVE!<br />
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Matt had made a ring for Sam awhile back and the idea had stuck with them. They're now taking a little piece of their love story and sharing it with the rest of us. These two are doing everything from inside the four walls of their lovely loft after they get off work and on weekends (talk about a labor of love)! They're finding their silver plated spoons (and forks) from various antique and vintage shops from around here in Portland!<br />
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We're so thankful to know these creative folks and I'm so excited to wearing my dingle hopper ring every day! Go check out their adventures on their <a href="http://instagram.com/ladyandmaker" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ladyandmaker" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/ladyandmaker" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. So go help out some awesome DIY folks here!<br />
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It's taken me a while to update since we had my folks in town and then the day after they left I went right back to work. We had a lovely visit with them and I can't wait for them to come back!! My folks arrived the day after x-mas. Jordan and I hadn't been sleeping so well so we decided to get up super early and go watch the sunrise at a local park.</div>
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We had also been having some issues with our kitty, Larry David. He was showing us signs of being sick and it felt very similar to when we lost our other kitty Izzy. Fortunately, he's feeling better and it seems to just have been a bug. Phew!</div>
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Watched the sunrise and the sunset all in the day! Glorious!</div>
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We also took my mum on four mile hike through the Hoyt Arboretum. It was so pretty and I can't wait to do more hikes there when it's a bit warmer!</div>
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My folks had downloaded bejeweled and by the time they left the four of us were all addicted to it!<br />
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New Years Eve was quiet and fun. My dad made us all chicken wings, the CatCamp came over with Stephen's dad, and we all passed out before midnight!!</div>
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X-mas has come and gone and what a nice one we had! It was one of many firsts-- our first married, our first without our families, our first in Portland, our first with the CatCamp. The day started with the CatCamp all waking up and exchanging gifts and having coffee. Marp and Stephen had some family stuff to do so off they went and we had some cinnamon rolls followed by a walk since it was sunny!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNVyj1Qo57sjsfIVvizMt5e-MiF6AdfW-PfEbXjwVHJ9_ZtJfTSMCGG1GMBWsq0uBxFGGFUmV3XpYfRhQzpsNgxVJvV0eMqvXHUbMOUYKNOEzPkjB9wVpGjhuVrGoASLyEGzhyR3yoTQ/s640/blogger-image-1609637866.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNVyj1Qo57sjsfIVvizMt5e-MiF6AdfW-PfEbXjwVHJ9_ZtJfTSMCGG1GMBWsq0uBxFGGFUmV3XpYfRhQzpsNgxVJvV0eMqvXHUbMOUYKNOEzPkjB9wVpGjhuVrGoASLyEGzhyR3yoTQ/s320/blogger-image-1609637866.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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Our orange glazed cinnamon rolls, nom!</div>
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Most of the rest of our day after our walk was spent in the kitchen making X-mas dinner. A peking duck that Marp and I had made the brine for the day before, home made maple butter, lavender cookies, wreath cookies, roasted veggies...</div>
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I made a new cocktail that was crazy yummy! Just rose lemonade (you could make your own by mixing lemonade with rose syrup), a few shots of vodka, and just a dash of rose water liquor! Yum!<br />
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Sorry for all those who don't eat meat, but this bird was crazy yummy!<br />
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Roasted butternut squash, roasted carrots and broccoli with peanut sauce, veggie stuffing, and duck!<br />
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I've had since last Friday off work and have been trying to use my time wisely...sleeping, enjoying the cats, running errands, and trying to prepare for Marissa's arrival back home. </div>
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While we were in Seattle Marissa and Stephen arrived back in Portland. This time for good! They're staying with us so we've been trying to make sure the spare room is all comfy and the fridge is stocked for our festive times! Larry loves Stephen and decided that he would make himself right at home so that hopefully they would think he was just a bed attachement...</div>
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We also finally got our holiday packages sent back down south. They'll be arriving late, but at least they got out! We still have to send our international packages...but hopefully before the new year!</div>
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On X-mas eve, after a yummy meal of soyrezo burritos we walked down to Peacock Lane, THE street to walk down during the holidays. Every house was done up with lights and some kind of fun theme! It was really incredible. We're also lucking out that the weather is holding up and staying in the 30's and 40's for us!</div>
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I'll update again with X-mas day proper soon!<br />
Hope your holidays have been merry and bright!<br />
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This past weekend a gal pal of mine from college had a holiday party that we decided to venture up for. Ms. Boots Brady (I know her as Peach) knows how to throw one heck of a party and everyone in attendance was just lovely!! I'm so thankful that our little circle is getting bigger and brighter every year. </div>
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The drive to Seattle from Portland is only about three hours and it's gorgeous the whole way! There's tons of bridges crossing over the various rivers and streams that flow up here in the pacific wonderland. So much different than what we're used to seeing back south.</div>
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<br />aly cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466641671290944784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340328457613854685.post-52964867727042653062013-12-24T16:23:00.001-08:002013-12-25T15:17:29.687-08:000058 -- wreath treatsJordan and I had some last minute running around to do this morning including a stop at the grocery store. Since the holidays are here and that means treats galore we decided to grab the ingredients for holiday corn flake wreaths!! Super easy and sure to bring a little cheer!!<br />
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Today were heading to Seattle for a friend's holiday party. We've been lucking out again with weather as it's back up to in the mid 40's and just at freezing at night. It's made for some really pretty days. </div>
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We've also been trying to get to our Bikram yoga classes at least three times a week which is really helping me with my stress and my really odd sleeping patterns. This past week unfortunately it took a back seat cause I had some major changes come about...<br />
First, I got my Canadian citizenship this week! I can now apply for my passport and if we decide to ever move there it will be much, much easier! I had sent in all my paperwork a few days before we got married and I wasn't expecting to hear anything until spring. We're really thrilled and now Jordan will need to apply for his citizenship too!<br />
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Along with that, I also got a new job! I know rather strange considering I just started at the fabrication company two weeks ago, but this position just fell into my lap and I couldn't turn it down!<br />
When we left LA I was determined to find myself an art director position and I really wanted to work for a company with similar ethics to my own, well I got just that. I have accepted a position for an eco-conscious company as their art director!!! I'm thrilled and nervous all at the same time!!<br />
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This weekend was also our three month anniversary! I can't believe it's come and gone so fast already! And my how life has changed...I can't wait to see what the next three months hold and all the time to come after that. We had quite grand plans to go out, but with my new work schedule we opted for a night in just the two of us. <!--3--><br />
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Sunday morning we went over to Lynsay and Wesley's where we had some killer vegan French toast and we gals made wreaths!!! After we left them and ran our errands, I got a new little tattoo (of course, looks just like Jordan). It was my first time gettng tattooed by a lady and I'm so excited to have gotten tattooed at this shop!!<br />
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xxo<!--3-->aly cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466641671290944784noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340328457613854685.post-9387612896532611522013-12-09T08:57:00.001-08:002013-12-09T08:57:09.834-08:000055 -- our first visitor!This weekend our old roommate and dear friend Dawn came up from LA to visit us. We have been so excited to get to show some one around as well as finally get to put our newly finished spare room to use! Of course I woke up for work on Friday and it was snowing. Yes, you read that right, SNOWING!!! I was too excited to see it, but with it came some seriously cold weather (duh)! Here's what our street looked like on Friday morning!<br />
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Fortunately the snow stopped before I had to drive back home, as much as I find it really neat and pretty, I'm still nervous to drive in the snow. We picked up Dawn from the airport and headed right over to grab some dinner and drinks!</div>
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Saturday we headed over to the NW to feed Dawn the best donuts up here (sorry Voodoo)! From there we shopped around at all the cute and painfully hip shops in the Pearl area. We headed over to a neat little gift pop up shop back in SE before finally heading up to Mississippi for some lunch and oddities shopping!</div>
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We walked around Mississippi picking up fun decorations for Dawn's new place and stopping into a few bars along the way for refreshments! How cute is my Dawny?! Love this girl to bits!</div>
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Check out what we ended up creating with all the awesome goodies Dawn found! I hope to make something similar to this soon!</div>
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Jordan and I also picked up a new little creepy plant for our house too. Meet Seymore, our Venus Fly Trap! Apparently this little guy will attract his own food as long as we make sure he gets enough sunlight and water. </div>
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Jordan and I wanted to make a nice dinner for Dawn Saturday night so we made some pork chops, apple sauce, and sweet potato curry latkes. YUM! After dinner we walked over to a local bar to meet up with some other friends. Of course, we thought we were so tough walking the few blocks to the bar in 11 degree weather...</div>
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On Sunday we started over at City State Cafe, a little breakfast spot over by our house. One look at the menu and we knew we had make the right choice, I mean look at that bloody mary pyramid! </div>
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After breakfast we headed down to Hawthorne to show Dawn some other fun shops and areas of Portland! We paused in one of our favorite knick knack shops and she snapped this hilarious shot of me in a pug mask.<br />
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As always, it's hard to let our friends leave (even Larry didn't want Dawn to go). We had such a great time and are really looking forward to having more visitors!!</div>
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aly cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466641671290944784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340328457613854685.post-32925464860721478252013-12-05T11:39:00.001-08:002013-12-05T12:19:22.919-08:000054 -- back to realityIt's back to reality for me lately. I've started working again and my days are filled back behind a huge computer screen editing files and preparing things for print...oh the life of a designer! Other than work and learning to wake up when it's dark and be functioning, we've finally found a hot yoga studio we like! We've only gone to one class but are heading to a different flow class tonight!<br />
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The holidays are coming up quick and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with what in the world to do for gifts this year. Jordan and I agreed that it will be a thrifting/vintage/DIY x-mas this year. I've been looking for all kinds of ideas...are you doing anything fun for x-mas gifts this year?<br />
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As in my last post I said I would share the recipes for our Vegan Apple Pie and our Vegan Mexican Wedding Cookies, so here you go:<br />
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<b>Apple Pie with Granola Dutch Topping:</b><br />
Pie crust of your choice (we just make a really simple one)
2 ½ lbs assorted apples, peeled and cored
Juice of 1 lemon<br />
1/2 cup brown sugar<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
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Cut apples into 1/4 inch slice. In a large bowl toss the apples with lemon juice, sugar, and spices. Pour the apple mixture into the crust.<br />
For the crumble combine all ingredients into a bowl and press together with fingers until large chunks form. Sprinkle crumble on top of pie. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown. Transfer to wire rack to cool.<br />
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<b>Vegan Mexican Wedding Cookies (also known as Russian Tea Cookies):</b><br />
1 c Earth Balance (or vegan butter substitute)<br />
2 c powder sugar<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />
2 c flour<br />
1 c coarsely chopped nuts (I used almonds, but walnuts and pecans are super yummy too)<br />
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Beat butter butter until fluffy, add 1/2 cup powder sugar and the vanilla. Beat until well blended. Add in flour and then nuts and combine. Divide dough into two balls and wrap with plastic wrap. Allow to cook for about 30 minutes.<br />
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<br />aly cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466641671290944784noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340328457613854685.post-17309224492272750412013-11-28T22:26:00.001-08:002013-12-01T10:33:07.494-08:000053 -- giving thanksThe last few months have been a bit of a whirlwind adventure. We have been so lucky to have SO many amazing friends, such great experiences, each other, and our health. 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We had been twice (although very unknowingly) but not actually walked around much. The first time we went to <a href="http://www.paxtongate.com/" target="_blank">Paxton Gate</a> which is an incredible taxidermy and natural oddities shop. The other time we went was strictly to eat the biscuits at <a href="http://www.pinestatebiscuits.com/" target="_blank">Pine State</a> (yum)!!</div>
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On Saturday we had planned to eat at <a href="http://www.porquenotacos.com/" target="_blank">Por Que No</a>? But it was closed for renovations so we ended up at <a href="http://www.mississippistudios.com/menu/" target="_blank">Bar Bar</a> for burgers and boozies! I had the veggie burger which was incredible!! The bun was out of this world and they even came with my favorite pickles on top! Along with our banging burgers I had one seriously delicious Bloody Mary! Just the perfect way to start Saturday!</div>
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From there we went to an awesome thrift, meets knick knack, meets, decorations shop. I believe it was called flutter. Jordan bought me two of my favorite tarot cards there (the 3 of cups and the 3 of swords). </div>
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aly cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466641671290944784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340328457613854685.post-70051743679086865742013-11-24T10:05:00.001-08:002013-11-24T10:05:41.645-08:000050 -- tails and trottersSince we moved to Portland almost two months ago (can you even believe that?) we've been trying a bunch of delis and sandwich shops looking for the best sandwich. <div><br><div>We've had Laurelhurst Market on Burnside, Roman Candle on Division, both Lardo locations, and just yesterday we tried Tails and Trotters which is very conveniently located on our street. Now I should warn if you aren't a meat eater, this post is not for you.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaVqv3NcaI4wdyyLrS1yTbnfGbvWhjO8YTkXvmJmvxjbD6i-JOw5lgQAW8TjlqoBW2ENP9XXDpOEywyZtRuMlMpta5Eaxg7dVCNPFwUkSZI90XP_BktNfP1A4Xx94Wd0AqEVWHPz_XR9A/s640/blogger-image-1498312376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaVqv3NcaI4wdyyLrS1yTbnfGbvWhjO8YTkXvmJmvxjbD6i-JOw5lgQAW8TjlqoBW2ENP9XXDpOEywyZtRuMlMpta5Eaxg7dVCNPFwUkSZI90XP_BktNfP1A4Xx94Wd0AqEVWHPz_XR9A/s640/blogger-image-1498312376.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Tails and Trotters was started by some guys back in 2009 after they learned everything they could about how raising pigs changes their flavors. Kind of interesting. Walking into their shop it's small, really clean, and all the guys there look like they are nothing more than my other brothers. Awesome! They a few displays of mustards, sauces and pickles, a butcher display, a small freezer with sausages and fats. There's a few stools at the back of the shop.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDho6x6WHbDe1yn_lLUNX7ha69n5bSvArfgtJ2uLV-SoKq4sP_03fVjWAwrjiPRuG7Cmc2OKqA-QWIP057xSkR3iM-kS_5AX1SyHtDd8_yYVEO1XLRcDABzLEwLBgf12cPFaZ_SF2Zwzg/s640/blogger-image-1730536322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDho6x6WHbDe1yn_lLUNX7ha69n5bSvArfgtJ2uLV-SoKq4sP_03fVjWAwrjiPRuG7Cmc2OKqA-QWIP057xSkR3iM-kS_5AX1SyHtDd8_yYVEO1XLRcDABzLEwLBgf12cPFaZ_SF2Zwzg/s640/blogger-image-1730536322.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The sandwich list is perfect. Just enough to choose from without the over complications of too many options. There were a few specials too, but we stuck to the country pâté with pickles on a small soft baguette and a Cubano on a panini. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU2Ao-QZtGgTjastTrJ1E_buJ8YylMUkiSYSEHxHMGf2uO9gsUt_nIf5_oz_jB9ejdDSAcVvkqqmbbNGbm1oCNkiX3tIOhEZVqOaqvC0t-Ue5xH83K7HGJsGstpa-3qemjcdwmbd0UVa4/s640/blogger-image-1719214013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU2Ao-QZtGgTjastTrJ1E_buJ8YylMUkiSYSEHxHMGf2uO9gsUt_nIf5_oz_jB9ejdDSAcVvkqqmbbNGbm1oCNkiX3tIOhEZVqOaqvC0t-Ue5xH83K7HGJsGstpa-3qemjcdwmbd0UVa4/s640/blogger-image-1719214013.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipG_CrIudey1IAyG_nrARCSnIZylMq-2HxwDHsAJdVFBRVJ58HL077_u_Y_2N6PijGruZJwZTbYHF8aYvOrusUtXbxFB-jg5c1QylofLWvBvw2v8VFJyyeUrFNIPGblZjwJFPK6mAJBHY/s640/blogger-image-93142246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipG_CrIudey1IAyG_nrARCSnIZylMq-2HxwDHsAJdVFBRVJ58HL077_u_Y_2N6PijGruZJwZTbYHF8aYvOrusUtXbxFB-jg5c1QylofLWvBvw2v8VFJyyeUrFNIPGblZjwJFPK6mAJBHY/s640/blogger-image-93142246.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Well these guys killed it! They were two of the best sammies we've had here. The pork was truly flavorful. The pâté melted in my mouth! The bread choice was perfect as it didn't cut the roof of my mouth as so many sammies before have...</div><div>We still haven't picked a favorite, but was are so thrilled to have this gem so close to home! </div></div><div><br></div><div>Update again soon!</div><div><br></div><div>xxo</div>aly cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466641671290944784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340328457613854685.post-52550720159594192222013-11-22T09:38:00.000-08:002013-11-22T09:38:23.320-08:000049 -- q bert and craftsThis week is coming to an end and I am so excited for this weekend!! We've got a friend's birthday to celebrate on Saturday and I've got a meeting Sunday about some VERY exciting plans I'll share with you soon!<br />
Jordan has been a very busy bee with his writing so I've been trying to find some creative ways of using up my time. I've been inspired enough lately to work on a few logo projects which have been really nice and I love being reminded why I love design.<br />
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Our buddy <a href="http://www.thelofiaesthetic.com/" target="_blank">Ty</a> also took my out on afternoon to the coolest bar/arcade I've ever been to. It reminded me a lot of a joint we went to when we were just ending the movingmoon down in Eugene. <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/ground-kontrol-classic-arcade-portland-2?nb=1#query:ground%20control" target="_blank">Ground Control</a> is literally just all old arcade games in rows and rows and rows. Most games are only a quarter except the multi player pac man (one of my favs) and the pinball machines (which take up the whole second floor). Apparently after 5pm they serve booze, but we were there when it was still light out, so I can't comment on that. There was a really cool comic book shop not far either...<br />
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As well my girlfriend Lynsay came over to do a really fun DIY we had seen on <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/3-easy-holiday-gift-diys-under-15#slide-21" target="_blank">Refinery29</a>. How cute did their hanging planter turn out??<br />
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The project was easy and now that we've done it once, I'm sure that it would be easy to make these holders much more custom and intricate. When I find some more yarn I'll definitely be making more! Here's ours:<br />
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I also have to talk about the crazy sparkling wine that we devoured while tying knots. It was strawberry and cream flavored and tasted just like those puffy faux marshmallow strawberry candies. Heaven in a glass! And to top it off it's the most precious shade of pink. We think it would be good with some whipped cream vodka, fresh muddled strawberries, and maybe some basil for garnish. I'm sure we'll be drinking these while we dream of summer garden parties this winter!<br />
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<br />aly cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466641671290944784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340328457613854685.post-18693816286474982542013-11-20T11:57:00.000-08:002013-11-22T09:42:46.463-08:000048 -- lone fir cemetaryWhen Jordan and i came to visit Portland in May we stopped by a really cool cemetery, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/lone-fir-cemetery-portland" target="_blank">lone fir cemetery</a>. It's pretty central off Stark in the 20's. When we moved to the house we're in we had no idea how close to this cemetery we really were (less than half a mile)!<br />
So for a little lunch excursion the other day we decided to go for a walk in the cemetery. Now I don't know about you, but I cannot think of a cemetery with out this song:<br />
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It's amazing to see the juxtaposition between the old graves from the late 1800's and the modern day etched tombstones. Kind makes me wonder what these old stones would tell us if they could talk. I mean really, how humbling it it to think about those people who lives almost 200 years before us...wild.</div>
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Once we had the husbands back from work, we went out for happy hour to a little New Orleans style restaurant called <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/tapalaya-portland">Tapalaya</a> that makes the most yummy hurricane cocktails that made us all feel nice and warm!!<br />
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We also got to do a little catcamp family friendsgiving too which always makes it really feel like the holidays are coming!<br />
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Our weekend was magical, but of course bittersweet knowing that Marissa had to leave and wouldn't be back again until X-mas.<br />
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Along with the reality of Marissa leaving, I also had to prepare for a busy week of interviews. So far I'm not sure where I stand, but keeping hopeful that something comes quick. Interviewing has been inspiring though and has even spurred me to start making a few pieces of jewelry! <br />
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Promise to update again soon!<br />
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aly cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12466641671290944784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340328457613854685.post-65796703176353472302013-11-08T19:14:00.001-08:002013-11-09T11:17:02.722-08:000046 -- vegan pesto thai wrapsTwo nights ago we went out for vegan pizza that really knocked off our socks off, but we found it to be so rich that dinner last night needed to be simple, fresh, and filled with veggies. <div>Jordan and I became obsessed with these Vietnamese spring roll wrappers while living in LA. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8fhV4CylzPufdPlyo5VFKHpqGHkIZPafEBDrgP6ikuelEYBbkW-q9S7AP2KfwpafPvXGxRQf135Q2k2BgTPB5R_9sPcwmuZsnJep3daJF0VHDqMz4pAyZxORwvrxiIDwoB5E6KgGX57o/s640/blogger-image--544357216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8fhV4CylzPufdPlyo5VFKHpqGHkIZPafEBDrgP6ikuelEYBbkW-q9S7AP2KfwpafPvXGxRQf135Q2k2BgTPB5R_9sPcwmuZsnJep3daJF0VHDqMz4pAyZxORwvrxiIDwoB5E6KgGX57o/s640/blogger-image--544357216.jpg"></a></div></div>They're a bit of a pain to build (soak in water, fill with veggies, and then try and wrap/roll it up before the wrapper sticks to itself), but so worth it and a great vehicle for veggies!</div><div>We decided to change these up by putting a cashew pesto in them that was a really nice contrast to the peanut dipping sauce. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH9Erx-HfUgdvOeaGYZNAuXoeRNKx_GhPYPx44gKW66VnROf6B4I1nNdYBVoH1HeDJdNKxoKu4wXB-3Ka9QEp3goas9zOBl0g64Jbiq_VCbWPVzZWHcdPPqnpzPyFxD-_ZCFhF4852X4s/s640/blogger-image--110774305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH9Erx-HfUgdvOeaGYZNAuXoeRNKx_GhPYPx44gKW66VnROf6B4I1nNdYBVoH1HeDJdNKxoKu4wXB-3Ka9QEp3goas9zOBl0g64Jbiq_VCbWPVzZWHcdPPqnpzPyFxD-_ZCFhF4852X4s/s640/blogger-image--110774305.jpg"></a></div>For the filling:</div><div>1/2 red bell pepper, cut in slivers</div><div>1/3 English cucumber, de-seeded and cut in strips</div><div>Handful fresh spinach</div><div>1/4 c shaved or finely diced red onion</div><div>1 juillened carrot</div><div>1 avocado, sliced</div><div>1/3 c cooked and cooled quinoa</div><div><br></div><div>I used a mandolin to cut my veggies, but a regular knife works just fine as well!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJhsBXPPJj0FMwJ7b8eMFsVUksNkYmabLZIIDDsAgDESSFcUZhp3bNJBDCGMJ354lP1WqD2PUeg3gxM5yJAfMvtyTYLZK3209TCOVgkDJW_5jNeJKw8ZCAhqqsKClsRGfcTebJUAPy76g/s640/blogger-image--687025254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJhsBXPPJj0FMwJ7b8eMFsVUksNkYmabLZIIDDsAgDESSFcUZhp3bNJBDCGMJ354lP1WqD2PUeg3gxM5yJAfMvtyTYLZK3209TCOVgkDJW_5jNeJKw8ZCAhqqsKClsRGfcTebJUAPy76g/s640/blogger-image--687025254.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Peanut Dipping Sauce:</div><div>3 T peanut butter</div><div>1 T coconut oil</div><div>1/4 teaspoon fresh or ground ginger</div><div>1 T rice vinegar</div><div>1 teaspoon soy sauce</div><div>1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika</div><div>Salt & pepper</div><div>Sprinkle of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper</div><div>1 cove garlic, minced</div><div><br></div><div>Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well. </div><div>This sauce could easily be made thinner with a bit more oil or water and would be great on a Thai salad!</div><div><br></div><div>Cashew Pesto:</div><div>1/3 c cashews (you can use any nuts you have around the house or even try pepitas)</div><div>1/4 nutritional yeast</div><div>1 1/2 c basil</div><div>3 cloves garlic</div><div>Salt & pepper</div><div>1/4-1/3 c olive oil</div><div>Squeeze of lemon juice</div><div><br></div><div>Combine all ingredients into processor or blender and pulse until desired smoothness is achieved. Adding more or less oil will aide in the thickness and texture. </div><div>Saves for a week in the fridge and a month frozen.</div><div><br></div><div>I literally just throw all the veggies into the soaks wrappers and prolly up as fast as possible. You can add more or less to your tastes. 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<b>lavender (lemon) cake:</b>
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 cup organic sugar
1.5 cup flour
1/2 cup <a href="http://thecatwillplay.blogspot.com/2013/11/0044-november.html" target="_blank">apple sauce</a>
1/2 cup coconut milk (or any milk substitute)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest (i omitted)
juice of 1 large lemon (i omitted)
1 tablespoon dried lavender buds
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cream coconut oil and sugar until fluffy. add apple sauce slowly until combined. in separate bowl whisk flour, salt, and baking soda. combine milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice together. alternating between flour and milk combine into sugar mixture. once combined add lavender buds and allow to fold in.</div>
pour dough in greased bread pan and cook on 325 for 35-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center come out clean. frost immediately after taking out oven.</div>
<b>lavender frosting:</b>
1 cup powder sugar
1 teaspoon dried lavender
1/4 c coconut milk (or any milk substitute)
1 teaspoon lemon zest (i omitted this time)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (i omitted this time)
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heat milk to low boil. remove from heat and add in dried lavender. allow to steep for 5 minutes. strain lavender from milk. whisk together powder sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lavender milk until desired consistence is created.
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adapted from <a href="http://fudgeripple.blogspot.com/2012/07/lemon-lavender-cake.html" target="_blank">here</a>.
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