A Savory Tart

Hey there, Everyone!

I’ve been on a real Vegan kick lately for some health reasons. Get this. I sneeze after I eat like a crazy person so I’m trying to see if going Vegan helps me in any way feel better in general and maybe not sneeze as much or something like that.

On my Insta stories last week, I posted Zucchini Lasagna and like a lot of you wanted the recipe so that’s coming next week. It’s seriously amazing and I’m actually obsessed with it.

Anyway, I love tomatoes and when I saw these beauties I knew I had to do something with them. Once you make the “cheese” sauce this recipe comes together very fast.

For the sauce:

Simply throw everything in your blender and puree it.

For the tart:

Roll out your puff pastry (I made my own wheat version), add your sauce, cheese, assemble tomatoes to your liking, top with basil, and throw it in the oven on 400 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. I’d say less if using store bought puff pastry.

This recipe is Kilgore Kid approved as they both love tomatoes. Theo was pretty thrilled to see yellow ones. Also it surly doesn’t have to be vegan. If I made this non vegan I would have used Mascarpone cheese and topped it with mozzarella. But, if you can, use fresh basil. It makes all the difference.

Have a wonderful Wednesday. I like a Wednesday because that means Tuesday is over. *insert nervous laughter*

I hope the day brings you something delicious!

Edgy Interest

Bonjour Friends!

It surly has been a minute since I’ve posted here. If you follow me on social media then you know I’ve been a busy girl. Lots and lots of photo taking and a little vacay thrown in there.

Now that I have a minute to breathe, I thought I’d bring you another palette that I just love. My top and trousers are from The Drop by Amazon. If you don’t know about it I suggest you check it out. Amazon partners with major influencers to create their own collections and when they “drop” you only have a certain amount of time to shop and then the pieces are gone. My favorite is Blake Gifford ig handle @signedblake. She’s one of the most chic people I’ve ever seen. So when she does a drop I’m all over it. I still think about a blazer I didn’t get. *sigh*

Anywho, I love these colors together because black, white, and blue have an edge but add the pop of snakeskin pink and it really adds some interest.

The reason I love doing these posts is because if you start with a palette and not a piece you can get a really unique look. Think about this look with a white hat, pink top, black pants, blue shoes. Fun no matter how you slice it.

I know what you’re thinking is this how I head to Home Depot with two toddlers? The answer is obviously yes. Was I sweaty? Even more yes.

Happy Tuesday. Be careful. I don’t trust them.

An Elderflower Friday

Happy Friday!

Grab you limes and come with me!

Today is all about Elderflower liquor and limes. They are the perfect balance for one another. I made you three drinks that are sure to please!

I’m a huge fan of a good margarita and this cocktail recipe is one for the books! The Elderflower adds the perfect sweetness balanced by the lime juice and 1800 Blanco tequila. Which by the way, is my favorite tequila always.

what you do:

This one is super easy! Run a lime around your rim and dip it in salt. Then just add everything to a cocktail shaker and pour into a coupe glass for some added fancy. Garnish with lime and sip away! Typically you’d pour over ice but in this case I didn’t because I didn’t want it to get watered down.

Next up is an enhanced Mojito! This drink is perfect for warm Spring days.

what you do:

Grab a glass! Throw in about 10 ten mint leaves, the sugar (I used Stevia), and lime juice. Muddle those and top with ice. Then add your rum and St. Germain. Top with Elderflower tonic water (I like the brand Fever-Tree). To finish garnish with lime and mint leaves.

I saved the best for last! This was my favorite out of the three. Just the perfect combination of flavors.

what you do:

Slice three long ribbons of cucumber, throw two into your shaker, and line one around your glass and fill glass with ice. Add lime juice to shaker and muddle the cucumber. Add ice to shaker and throw in St. Germain and Gin (I like Hendricks). Shake, shake, shake! Strain into the glass and top with Elderflower tonic water. Garnish with lime.

An Elderflower liquor is great to have in your liquor collection. It might not be cheap but you’ll most likely have it for a good while. I’ve always used St. Germain. So next time you head to grab some booze, grab a bottle of this chic liquor!

Have the best weekend!