Friday, July 31, 2015

Screen Capcha Friday

As I scroll through Instagram/Facebook on the hourly daily, I find myself screen shotting things that make me LOL, things that make me get a little teary, and things that I screen shot and immediately send to Boyfriend with a "please buy me onneeeeeeee" text (it's usually a puppy FYI).  Here are a few screen shots, or screen caps as I call them, that I had in my Camera Roll this week.

Snap Chat from Brian - I HATEEE when he does thisss!!


So facked


Me when I'm a mom, according to Brian - he may not be wrong 


How I feel when I stub my toe.  This account is AMAZING by the way.


The caption made me laugh :)


So true!

So pretty!!



Have a great weekend!!



Jillian




Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Cold Brew Iced Coffee

Are you one of those people that drinks iced coffee all year long?  Even if there's 45 feet of snow on the ground and you just spent all day shoveling said snow?

I am a drink iced coffee in the spring/summer and hot coffee in the fall/winter kinda gal, BUT this coffee may make me think twice about having zero iced coffee during the colder months.


Let me just say first, there is a HUUGEEE difference between cold brew iced coffee and hot coffee that you let cool and pop in the fridge/ hot coffee that you pour over ice.  Cold brew coffee is stronger, not watered down, and deeliciousss.  In my opinion, hot coffee that has been iced is bitter and doesn't provide the kick that I look for in the AM.  The only downside of cold brew coffee is that it takes about 12 hours total to prep, BUT I PROMISE that it is #worthit.

What you need:
  • 1 cup of whole coffee beans
  • 5 cups of cold water
Coarsely grind the coffee beans and place into a large bowl.  Add the water.  Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.  When you are ready to drink, pour the coffee through a coffee filter once or twice (depending on how many grinds get through).  Prep the coffee to your liking and draaaank!!!

If you are feeling fancy, set some coffee aside and make coffee ice cubes :)



The coffee Gods are shining dowwnnn


Cawfeeeeee <3 <3
Xoxox


Jillian


Monday, July 27, 2015

Fried Zucchini

In an effort to demonstrate some self control last night, I told myself that before I could have ice cream, I needed to eat some sort of vegetable.  I had a bridal shower earlier in the afternoon and lunch was a little late, so I wasn't in the mood for a full meal - just a little snackie.

These little nuggets take about 30 seconds to make and only a few ingredients.  By  the way, does it count as a vegetable if they're fried?

Yes.  The answer is yes.


What you will need to serve 2:

  • 2 zucchinis
  • Salt, pepper and garlic for seasoning
  • Olive oil
Cut the zucchinis into 1/4 inch slices.  In a nonstick pan, add a few tablespoons of olive oil, and allow to heat for about 30 seconds.  Lay the slices down in an even layer, and season with the salt, pepper and garlic.  Allow to cook for 5 minutes, or until golden brown, then flip, seasoning the other side.  You may need to cook the zucchini in batches depending on the size of your slices.

Serve immediately.



See?! Super Simple Stupid.  Now go have some ice cream!



Xoxo

Jillian


Friday, July 24, 2015

Screen Capcha Friday

As I scroll through Instagram/Facebook on the hourly daily, I find myself screen shotting things that make me LOL, things that make me get a little teary, and things that I screen shot and immediately send to Boyfriend with a "please buy me onneeeeeeee" text (it's usually a puppy FYI).  Here are a few screen shots, or screen caps as I call them, that I had in my Camera Roll this week.

I would give this kid an A+ + +

Lolz

#Nothing


The WORST when this happens in Uggs

Yup!

YUP!!


Have a great weekend!



Jillian


Wednesday, July 22, 2015

No Recipe Enchiladas

Today's post is inspired by Food52's column "Not Recipes".  It is exactly what it sounds like - it tells you how to make something, but with no recipe.  These enchiladas were in my mind all dayyyyy  and they came to life just like I imagined.  Oh yeah, and I didn't write down the recipe heehee :)

Chop some chicken, cook it, then add enchilada sauce, black beans, green chiles, and corn

Stuff tortillas with the mixture and line them up in a baking sheet.  Pour more enchilada sauce over
the enchiladas, and top with refried beans
Top with all of the cheese from Aisle 3
OR forget the refried beans, and top with all the cheese, then top THAT with some green chiles

All.  The.  Cheese.

Bake at 350 Degrees for 5-7 minutes

Yummm!!




Xoxo

Jillian






Thursday, July 16, 2015

Screen Capcha Friday

As I scroll through Instagram/Facebook on the hourly daily, I find myself screen shotting things that make me LOL, things that make me get a little teary, and things that I screen shot and immediately send to Boyfriend with a "please buy me onneeeeeeee" text (it's usually a puppy FYI).  Here are a few screen shots, or screen caps as I call them, that I had in my Camera Roll this week.




















Xoxo

Jillian




Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Mexican Turkey Burgers

I've got burgers on the brizzaiinn!

I experienced NYC's Smorgasburg on Saturday and tried the famous Ramen Burger.  The "buns" are ramen noodles, magically shaped into burger buns.  Then they've got their seasoned beef patties, barbecue sauce, and arugula.  And because I'm an animal, I inhaled mine and THEN was like "oh yeah, I probz should have taken a pic".

HERE is their website

Nom nom nom nom nommmm

We also tried Milk Truck, which makes Grilled Cheese.  All day.  Erryday.  Other stuff too.  But mainly the grilled cheese.  I'm moving in tomorrow.



I feel like this summer has been about taking my "summer staples" (Guac, black beans, cheese, etc.) and constructing them in different ways (i.e quesadillas, pizza, omelettes, etc.), and yesterdayyy I did the burger.

Ground turkey, some stuff, pan fried (again, I cannot use a grill) and burgerfied.


What you will need to make 6:
  • 1 1/2 pounds of ground turkey at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup of black beans
  • 1/4 cup of corn
  • 1/4 cup of chopped spinach
  • 2 plump scallions (or 3 if they are skinny)
  • 1 egg
  • Olive oil
  • Guacamole
  • Shredded Mexican Blend cheese
  • Salsa
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, the beans, corn, spinach, and scallions.  Whisk the egg in a small bowl, then add to the mixture, folding to combine.

Using a large spoon, form the mixture into patties the size of your palm.  Line up on a baking sheet, then refrigerate for 5-10 minutes to help them firm up.

Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil on a nonstick pan.  Fry the patties in batches, and set aside, covering so that they do not get cold.

To assemble the burger, SMOTHER the inside of the top bun with Guacamole and add the salsa.  On the other half, add the patty and cheese.

Slowly cut in half with a serrated knife  to a) make sure the patty is fully cooked (*wink) and b) look at all the colorsss.



THE END!

Another highlight of the weekend: The Season 6 Walking Dead trailer is outtttttt!!!  I am not even going to try and analyze it.  I am already refilling my blood pressure meds ;)





Xoxo

Jillian























Friday, July 10, 2015

Screen Capcha Friday

As I scroll through Instagram/Facebook on the hourly daily, I find myself screen shotting things that make me LOL, things that make me get a little teary, and things that I screen shot and immediately send to Boyfriend with a "please buy me onneeeeeeee" text (it's usually a puppy FYI).  Here are a few screen shots, or screen caps as I call them, that I had in my Camera Roll this week.


That escalated quickly!











Love her!


Guilty!


That faaaaceee!!!!



100% true



Xoxo 
Jillian

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