four years

i've been experimenting with watercoloring and hand-lettering my own cards. they always end up a little bit messy and imperfect, but ultimately, they're unique and a labor of love. just like relationships.

happy four years, drew! words (or a card) can't express how much i love you.

pumpkin sage cornbread

remember the vegetarian chili i made last week? well, today i'm sharing the recipe for the pumpkin sage cornbread that accompanied it. since i took this dish to a potluck, i went the muffin route for ease, but you could also make this in a pan or a cast iron skillet. no matter what form this batter is in, it's a delicious way to pay homage to fall.

pumpkin sage cornbread (makes 16 small muffins) adapted from here

1 cup brown rice flour
1 cup corn meal
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
a few fresh sage leaves, chopped

1/4 cup raw honey
1 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup pumpkin puree

preheat oven to 375 degrees f. mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl. in a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients. add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir to incorporate. pour batter into lined muffin tin (just halfway), and bake for about 20-22 minutes, or until you stick a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean.

friday

happy friday! one of my closest friends, ben, was visiting this past week, and it's safe to say that all we did was eat and drink. his leaving today marks the first day of my much-needed detox from spending money on cocktails and ice cream! but i do feel terribly sad when i have to say goodbye to the people i love the most (hence the kurt vile today). this album in particular always seems to put me in an extreme state of relaxation and euphoria.

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dream outfit

hey, look! i made a collage. filled with beautiful pieces that, for the most part, are out of my price range.

 

shirt (madewell), hat (acne), jacket (boy by band of outsiders), glasses (karen walker), nail polish (butter london), pants (rag and bone), boots (madewell)

i heart portland

i'm happy to announce that i've found authentic, chewy bagels in portland! it only took two years of living here to hunt down a bagel that would satisfy me like the ones from new york. when i woke up on sunday morning, hungover, i knew the only thing that could make me feel better was my ultimate comfort food: a bagel with lox. 

we went to bowery bagels, where i ordered the multigrain bagel with caper and red onion shmear (love it), tomato and cured salmon. i ate it far too quickly, and then proceeded to order a second one immediately after. it was that good. 

kanye wes

have you seen this kanye wes tumblr? kanye lyrics on wes anderson stills (or sometimes wes anderson quotes on photos of kanye). here are just a few of my favorites:

1 // 2 // 3 // 4

slow-cooker chili

drew bought a slow-cooker a few months ago, but i hadn't tried using it until this past weekend. on saturday morning, i threw a bunch of simple ingredients in, set it on low for 8 hours and ended up with a flavorful vegetarian chili. it couldn't have been easier!

slow-cooker chili adapted from here

1 yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 28-ounce can organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes 
1 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15.5-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup water
salt

add all ingredients to slow-cooker and set on low for 7 or 8 hours. taste and season with salt as needed.