a veg life

(posted by Emily)  It's that time of year again! The official kick off to the holiday season is right around the corner, and it's time to bring back all of those special recipes we only see during the next month or so. Rick and I are both looking forward to a trip to Chicago for Thanksgiving, and I've been mentally planning what we are going to eat for the holiday. Here are ten great veg recipes for Thanksgiving, some of which have inspired our menu this year! Top Ten: Recipes for Thanksgiving 1) Stuffed Acorn Squash . This recipe has been a staple for me ever since my first vegetarian Thanksgiving. I do the stuffing a little differently, with wild rice, celery, cranberries, and onion, but either way it is delicious! via 2) Horseradish Mashed Potatoes . I haven't made these, but I've absolutely been looking for a good excuse to do so! Not sure if we'll end up with these on the table or my truffle smashed potatoes, but either way we'll be happy!  ...

(posted by Emily) There is one wall in our house that is still conspicuously blank.  I mean, it's understandable. The fridge door opens on to that wall, and we run the risk of breaking the glass on any frame that might be in the way. Luckily, IKEA offers an inexpensive solution--the Nyjjta frame . It comes in multiple sizes, and instead of glass to protect your artwork, there is a piece of plexiglass. I stopped at IKEA after work and picked up two packs of the small postcard frames and one larger frame. Unfortunately, the large size only came in green or red, but it wasn't something a little spray paint couldn't fix! I've had some of the art for the kitchen since we visited the Churchill War Rooms in the summer of 2012. We really liked these Victory Garden postcards, since they promote growing your own food and always eating your fruits and veggies :)  The other print I have for the wall is this seasonal California fruits and veggies...