July Favorites
Is anyone else in denial that it’s August already? I know I’ve been complaining about the hot and humid weather but it makes me sad to think about summer coming to an end. I think it might have something to do with how short the days start getting in the fall. I love the long hours of sunlight this time of year.
With just a few weeks until left until school starts, now is the time to check off what’s left on your summer bucket list! For us that means going hiking, taking Lucy for her first swim and harvesting our home grown tomatoes and banana peppers.
I hope you are able to soak up a little bit more time with your loved ones and enjoy what’s left of summertime! Until then here’s a roundup of my favorite recent finds.
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Favorite Drink: Vanilla Plum Shrub. I didn’t realize how much I liked shrubs until I had them at our local farmers market. They make them with seasonal fresh fruit and they are SO good. I want to try some at home and I think this vanilla plum version is the perfect place to start. How beautiful are they?!
Favorite Dessert: Vegan Peach Tart. Another recent find at the farmers market has been local organic peaches. Funny enough, they’re grown in South Carolina (not Georgia) but that’s close enough for me, especially because they’re so dang tasty. I’m hoping there’s some left next week so I can make this drool-worthy tart.
Favorite Salad: Buffalo Cauliflower Salad with Tahini Ranch. Buffalo cauliflower with tahini ranch sounds like an amazing combo that needs to happen in my kitchen very soon.
Favorite Cookbook: The First Mess. Speaking of the beautiful and talented Laura, I finally picked up a copy of her book and it is beyond gorgeous. There are so many incredible recipes I am dying to try. If you’re looking for some new inspiration, I highly recommend getting your hands on a copy.
Favorite House: Farmhouse. I told you guys I can’t stop thinking about houses. I saw this one on Pinterest and instantly fell in love. It’s just…everything.
Favorite Show: Orange is the New Black. I finally caved and got Netflix a few months ago which means we’ve started binge watching multiple seasons of shows we missed. A friend recommended OITNB and it only took a few episodes for me to get hooked. I will admit that it can be super raunchy but overall I enjoy the sense of humor.
Favorite Hair Saver: Giovanni Avocado & Olive Oil Deep Moisture Hair Mask. You guys, I am obsessed with this hair mask. I’ve been letting my hair grown long and the ends tend to get dry but as soon as I used this, I noticed a huge difference.
Favorite Wanderlust: Asheville, NC. We’re going to Asheville! Actually, we’ll already be there when this post goes live. But I’ll still be checking my comments while I’m away so if you have any recommendations for us, please let me know!
Favorite Healthy Treat: Raw Vegan Donut Holes. I had to take a second look when I first saw these because I thought for sure that they were real donut holes. I could definitely see them satisfying a donut craving.
Favorite Bakeware: Silpat. At some point during our move I managed to lose my Silpat and didn’t think to repurchase one until I realized I was going through a ridiculous amount of parchment paper. This is so much more sustainable and it saves you a ton of money down the road.
Favorite Zucchini Dinner: Vegan Zucchini Noodle Lo Mein. I love this idea to sub zucchini noodles in this vegetable Lo Mein. Looks like the perfect quick and easy summer meal!
Favorite DIY: Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream with Maple and Bourbon Syrup. I have been dying for soft serve but there isn’t anywhere that serves it in Athens, better yet a vegan version. However, according to this recipe, it can be made at home using a piping bag! Genius. Now I just have to figure out how to make it dairy-free. Wish me luck!
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beautiful photos ♥
Thanks April! :)
Wow, I want all of these things! That lo mein looks amazing. I somehow lost our spiralizer when we moved, but most grocery stores sell zoodles now so I guess I can just be lazy.
I can’t wait to hear about your trip to Ashville, I hope you do a recap! It’s been on my list for a while now for me and Riley to visit, but we haven’t gotten around to it yet.
Have fun in Asheville! I’ve wanted to go there for the last 12 years when an old neighbor moved there.
Hopefully you make it out there one day! It has a similar vibe to Cali but a little bit more humidity and a lot more greenery. :)
So many fabulous things in one post! First, I’ve heard great things about Asheville, so I hope that you’re having/had a wonderful time. I hope that you do a blog post about it! Second, that soft serve looks to die for. Maple bourbon syrup? Oh.my.goodness. Third, summertime peaches from the farmers market are the best. That tart looks heavenly!
Asheville was so much fun! Lots of great hiking and delicious veg friendly food. You would LOVE it! :)
Hi Sarah! Sounds like you are doing well in Georgia — and although we lack the humidity and bugs, you know it’s still super hot in the Bay, so don’t miss that. As far as your favorites are concerned — for Netflix, so many good things to watch. Have you ever seen the full Friday Night Lights series? If not, go back and watch from the beginning, it’s my fave. We also like Better Call Saul, House of Cards, Bloodline (dark, but quite good for the first season), and that’s about it. Oh and what’s a shrub? hahah! Have fun on your trip, lady! :)
I’ve heard Friday Night Lights is awesome but I haven’t had a chance to watch it yet. I’ll add it to our list!
A shrub is drinking vinegar that’s usually flavored with fruit. Kind of like kombucha! :)
I’ve been meaning to pick up The First Mess’ cookbook! My friend came over a few months ago with her copy and we made the broccoli caesar with tempeh bacon crumbles from the book – it was amazing!
Have fun in Asheville! I remember meeting some strangers once from Asheville and they kept raving about what a great city it is.
Her book is amazing! Definitely worth the purchase. :)
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