Eats: Spinach & Cheese Omelette

Here's a quick, easy-to-do recipe that can be served for breakfast, brunch or any time of the day ~ Spinach Omelette!  I have to admit that I had a hard time flipping them over in the skillet so instead of the perfectly round omelet or a half-flipped omelet, this is what I have on my plating.

 

Here's the step-by-step + snapshots on how to make this.  

Ingredients:
baby spinach leaves
2 whole eggs
1/2 tsp mayonaisse
salt & pepper
cooking oil

 

How to Prepare: 

Tear off the baby spinach leaves from the stems. Wash and drain. Beat 2 whole eggs in a bowl. Add salt & pepper, cheese, and a dollop of mayo for that extra fluff. 

How to Cook:

Heat the skillet and drizzle with oil. Put all the baby spinach leaves until a bit wilted. Add the leaves to the bowl of beaten eggs. If you're not using a non-stick pan, drizzle the pan with oil again before pouring the combined eggs and spinach. Once the other side is cooked, flip it over and after a couple of seconds, turn off the heat and your omelet is ready!

Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese and happy eating =)

Do you like spinach omelet or do you have other spinach recipes to share?  

Eats: Bell Pepper Cheese Rolls

I often make bell pepper cheese rolls at home.  My hubby loves them and so do our dogs! Bell pepper cheese rolls or bell pepper cheese sticks (the skinnier versions) are ideal for parties.  These yummy sticks make a delightful starter and they're pretty easy to make too.  Even if you don't cook, you can try to make these.  All that needs to be done is slice the cheese and the bell pepper into thin strips and roll them together inside each wrap.  Wrapping takes some time but it can be done while watching your favorite tv sitcom.  They can be wrapped at least a day earlier and cooked a few minutes before your guests arrive.  Just be sure to place the rolls in a sealed container if you plan to prepare them early. If you love cheese like me and if you love bell peppers, I'm sure this would be a treat!
 

Ingredients: 

cheddar cheese 

fresh green bell pepper 

spring roll or lumpia wrappers

To Prepare:

Cut cheese and bell pepper into strips.

Wrap 'n Roll them together.

To Cook: 

Deep fry the rolls in hot oil until golden brown and crisp.
Be careful not to burn them.  They cook very quickly so you need to keep a close eye on them.
As soon as they turn golden, take them out of the pan and place them in a strainer to drain excess oil.

Eat them while they're hot and crisp, dipped in mayonnaise or ketchup. Mayo is really good!    

My Etsy Picks: I Heart Stuff!

My Etsy Picks this week is from the Vintage Collection - except for the heart-shaped bath bombs, which are absolute eye-candy. I just had to include those pretty pink hearts at the right bottom corner. So most of these are old stuff  in the shape of hearts or carry irresistible heart prints which can make anyone smile or feel in love.  

I seriously LOVE the coffee mugs, both them are super-cute, don't you agree? I also want the Moschino purse, the belt in canary yellow, the cut-out hearts sweater and tee, those warm cherry red sweaters, and the babydoll dress with PeterPan collar.  Oh, I'm absolutely happy with these picks!  I'm excited to know which ones you like.  So, if you have a moment, please tell me by leaving a comment =)  And yes, you can click on the shop name to check out your faves.  Thanks!

 25 vintage wood thread spools : Last Century
vintage red heart Waechtersbach coffee mug : snugsnuggery
vintage yellow belt with hearts : Digs n Threads
sterling silver heart enamel ring : Old Moe 

1980s Moschino heart wristlet purse : London Agent Intl
1982 Calico Mug by Taylor & Ng : Action Vintage
heart shaped bath bombs : Elegant Rose Boutique

heart cut out upcycled cardigan : Bglorified Boutique
heart elbow patch sweater : Three Bird Nest
1970's sweetheart cherry red sweater : A Study in Space
1980s vintage high-waisted shorts : DOTTO
vintage high collared shetland wool sweater : Sloppy Jos

1960s Novelty "iloveyou heart" print babydoll dress : aiseirigh

vintage 90's wiggle velvet dress : Lynn's Rags
Heart cut out tee with studs : DeLoop Vintages

Tea House: Craftsman & Wolves

Although I'm a HUGE coffee lover, I also love tea times.  There aren't many tea houses around here and how nice it would be if there were.  These delectable images are from Craftsman & Wolves, a contemporary patisserie based in San Francisco. I read that tea service is worth $22 for one person and $40 for two which includes a three-tier wooden platter piled-up with seasonal goodies along with your choice of tea. 

Tea House: Craftsman & Wolves

found via: Refinery 29 

The menu is absolutely tempting, don't you think? 

If you live in SF, have you visited this teashop?

Wallflower: Colorful Vs Black & Grey

Hello. I hope you've all had a great weekend. My Sunday had been wonderful. I was out the whole day which is very invigorating - the sun wasn't too strong and the weather was fairly cool. Spent the entire morning with my hubby and later in the evening, we finally got to see the film version of the musical Les Miserables. It made me want to read the novel again. I have read it a few years back and even then I cried buckets. Yes, I did cry in the theater.  The songs were amazing. There's a huge difference reading the printed page and with the story being told through songs. How spectacular it must be to watch the theatrical play!  Have you seen Les Mis?  Which adaptation did you see?

In the afternoon, I was with So and we managed to take some shots (using my phone) of our outfits that day in-between walks and conducting studies. How I wish I had taken my Canon with me.

 On Me:
vintage dotted cardigan (thrifted)

grey floral dress from a local boutique / Label: "For Me" 

vintage leather cross body bag in peach/ Label: ANS (thrifted)

On Her: 

lavender turtle neck sweater

vintage corduroy jacket (thrifted)

vintage floral skirt (thrifted)

super cute polka dot shoes (local shop)

We wore very contrasting styles that day. She's wearing tops in pastel colors and a vibrant printed skirt while I was wearing a black polka dot blazer over a grey dress. Our common denominator? We both had on vintage pieces that we got at practically a steal and we are smiling :)


Linked up with:  Watch What I'm Wearing

Wallflower: Floral Vintage Dress

One of my favorite thrift finds is this floral vintage dress. I bought it a few years ago from a secondhand clothing shop for a little over a dollar. I love it not only because it was such a bargain but also because I have this thing about vintage floral patterns.  The dress is in light cream with yellow flowers and golden yellow piping on the neckline.  I got it in good condition - no stains or snags, and it fits me perfectly!

What's your favorite vintage piece in your closet?

ps,
Linked this up with these fashion blogs:
Friday's Fancies @  Long Distance Loving
"Look What I Got" @ The Tiny Heart & Penniless Socialite

Window Shop: Yummy Brown Accessories

I seriously NEED and WANT the vintage camera bag but these other three goodies look just as good!

bohemian terracotta necklace : LAccentNou

oversized leather weekender : Refinery29
foldover booties : Shoe Dazzle

vintage camera crossbody bag : Yes Walker

My Etsy Picks: Vintage Jackets and Sweaters

It's pretty chilly these past few days so my Etsy picks this week are vintage jackets and sweaters. 

red wool double breasted peacoat: Maeven on Etsy

50's lemon yellow cardigan: dirty city vintage

floral vintage denim jacket: bad james vintage

Saks Fifth Avenue bolero jacket: aiseirigh
vintage COCO Channel cardigan: One and Only 2013
Irish wool fisherman sweater: Lightwitch
buffalo plaid jacket: Odd Moll

Brunch: Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich

This is brunch while browsing through the latest issue of Lonnymag.  One of the features is Jessica Goranson's luxurious apartment. I love her interior decorating tips, they're very practical and most of them are relevant to my personal style such as using assorted containers as vases; fresh flowers as ornaments; piling up books and displaying quirks on top of them; and using frames and trays to display jewelry. Can you relate to this styling or are these something you would like to try?

Nuts About: Wooden Boards

I know that my last post already featured wooden kitchen boards but I came across this Etsy shop, Grey Works Design and I couldn't help myself. I have a crush on these and I want them (all) in my kitchen. All of em? Why not! I think four isn't too many :)  I love the uneven edges, the natural wood grain, the uniqueness! *sigh... Which one of these would you like to take home with? 

Kitchen Essentials: Wooden Cutting and Serving Boards

I stumbled upon this quirky shop online through Pinterest and couldn't help but share it here on my blog as well. Ashes & Milk features the work of selected artists who have a passion for creating things using traditional methods.  These cutting and charcuterie boards were designed and handcrafted by Geoffrey Lilge, a craftsman from Canada.  These stunning pieces have been painstakingly made from a single piece of wood. 

Ashes & Milk

via: Astrid

Window Shop: Stella & Dot Spring Line

I love fashion accessories that incorporate semi-precious stones and beads with subtle accents of yellow or white gold.  Here are some of my favorites from Stella & Dot's Spring Collection.  I think these pieces are very versatile as they can be worn with floral, plain or printed tops; and can be mixed 'n matched with various outfits: dresses, blouse & skirt, or tee-shirts. 

Which of my picks caught your eye?