a veg life

(posted by Emily) With a lack of travel plans lately and in the near future, we have had some time to get back to our regular routine at home. Here are a few tidbits from real life these days :) Top Ten: Tidbits from life right now 1) Our basil plant is thriving, so we cut it back and made some pesto! This is the recipe I followed, from Chloe's Vegan Italian Kitchen (which I do not yet own, but am hoping someone will buy me for Christmas :) ) 2 c packed fresh basil 1/4 c cashews 2 garlic cloves 1 tbs lemon juice 3/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 c olive oil Pulse all ingredients except olive oil in a blender or food processor until finely chopped. Drizzle in olive oil and process until smooth. Season to taste. I froze our batch (which is actually not that much) so we can use it when we need it! 2) Oktoberfest with friends 3) You all need to try this recipe . We made it for dinner on Monday and it is great! Lots of leftovers, too! via 4) I'm obs...

(posted by Emily) Top Ten: Thing I am Pinning 1) This idea for a stenciled wall  2) Ideas for puppy parents 3) How to make a potato barrel planter 4) Ideas for sea glass jewelry , to make with the glass I foraged for this summer  5) Twine letter wreath ideas for fall 6) New ways to update my terrarium 7) Bar cart ideas --not to use to store alcohol, but to use as a moveable side board table in the dining room 8) A how-to guide for fabric photo mats 9) This super simple watermelon mint soda recipe , which we actually have in the True Brews book at home and made this weekend! 10) This snack I can't wait to try! Happy pinning! --E&R