Breakfast Bagelwich

Simple and oh-so-delicious. This bagelwich concoction was originally made for me when I was a guest at a friends house. It was love at first bite. I have been making it regularly ever since.

What You’ll Need:

-1 Bagel, Sliced

-1 Egg

-Sliced Avocado

-McCormick’s Lemon Pepper Seasoning

How To: To keep it healthy I make it with a high fiber whole grain bagel. However, if you want to throw caution to the wind – it’s amazing with an everything bagel. If you like smaller breakfasts, it also tastes great open faced. Just fry an egg, best over-hard or over-medium, and place on bagel. Then add sliced avocado and lemon pepper seasoning (which is what really kicks it up). Voila!!

Beautiful Icons

 

                                                                      {Elizabeth Taylor}

  It’s no secret that I am in love with old hollywood glamour. The beautiful actresses and models from the 50s, 60s, and 70s have always inspired me. They were elegant, graceful, and talented. Here’s to them. ♥ 

 

                                                                         {Marilyn Monroe}

  

                                                                            {Twiggy}

                                                                      {Audrey Hepburn}

                                                                           {Grace Kelly}

                                                                      {Marisa Berenson}

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo chicken dip is one of my favorite guilty pleasures. I usually only have it at parties & potlucks, but decided to make some on Memorial Day. My sister-in-law, Lindsey, was kind enough to give me her recipe (Thanks LK!). It’s so quick and easy to whip up, and I just paired it with fresh bread from the bakery & celery sticks. It was well worth the calorie intake. ;)

What You’ll Need:

-Shredded chicken (either 2, 12.5 oz cans of canned premium white chunk chicken, or if you have              time… boil fresh chicken and shred, about 2 cups)

-¾ cup of Frank’s Hot Sauce, Original

-16. oz. of cream cheese, softened

-1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

-Optional: Add small amount of Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing

Directions: Preheat oven to 400. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Pour into a large casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes. Cut some fresh bread and/or celery into pieces for dipping. Enjoy!

My Weekend: A Photo Journey

Ryan and I spent this past weekend down in The O.C. with our friends, The Kelso Family. We went to the beach, relaxed, and ate lots of yummy food. I thought I would share my experience with you, through a photo journey. 

Hope you have a creative & inspiring week. 

♥,

Monika

                                                [The amazing view from the Kelso’s deck] 

                                            [Fresh and delicious vegetables for grilling!] 

                                      [Nothing brings people together like great food & drink] 

                               [It was cool enough in the evening to enjoy a fire in the fire pit]

Sushi With The Newlyweds!

    Last night we had dinner with our cute newlywed friends, Brad & Kristi. They were in LA on their way to Hawaii, for their honeymoon. We met down on Melrose avenue and had dinner at a little sushi restaurant, Kazuyo Sushi & Sake. We were unable to make it to their Florida wedding, so it was great getting to catch up and hear all about it. Kristi was just the most beautiful bride.

All in all, it was a fun night out with friends! ♥