Can’t help but pull together my favorites from the current take an additional 50% off sale >
outfit inspo | free people
It’s been a minute since I’ve had a good look through Free People’s current collection and I’m glad I thought to go look..
*nina tank … immediately adds to cart, pair with hendrix short!
currently coveting
fab finds | under $ 50-
Sometimes the indulgence of just one little lovely addition to your space can be just the thing. Two of my favorites seen here, a Brand & Iron Candle and a ceramic bowl I purchased from Project A shop in Canmore. Below a little collection of additions all under $50-
for the love of | linens
No matter the season I love great linen pieces, and when I say linen I truly mean linens of all kinds. Anything with a super soft feel, a perfect textile. A lightweight cotton blanket layered on the bed, a small throw to curl up with, the most inviting linen table cloth for morning coffee at the table or a a base to build a beautiful table setting from. I am on the hunt for turkish towels, I like to have one on each outdoor chair as we start to head outside to enjoy the weather. I’ll share which ones are in my cart! Meanwhile I came across some beautiful pieces too good not to share <3
*linen bread bags.. how perfect are these to gift all the amazing loaves of bread currently being baked!
The turkish towels in my cart, I’m drawn to the already worn in feel >
*seasonal stripe universal throw
elevating cocktail hour
In the kitchen | veggie lasagna
Let me start by saying I’m totally winging this, I wanted to try a veggie lasagna and this is what I came up with. I’ve made it twice and we’ve loved it.. but everyone has their own tried and true lasagna methods so totally bend this to suit you! It’s a rich, filling lasagna with all the dairy, but the great part is modify how you like.. take out the noodles and use the veg in place of them or you can use a red sauce and cut down some of the dairy.. it’s so flexible!
1 zucchini
1 butternut squash
1 bunch of fresh spinach, long stems trimmed off
cottage cheese + ricotta blend mixed with an egg and s+p
bechamel sauce ( recipe to follow )
gf lasagna noodles ( pre soaked if using gf )
shredded mozza cheese
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I sliced the zucchini thinly with a mandoline and next time I will do the same for the butternut squash to get a unified slice, some of mine were a bit on the thick side and I would prefer thinner next time. Always evolving! I put the zucchini in the lasagna uncooked but I do pre roast the squash slices on a parchment lined baking sheet with olive oil, s+p and a hint of sugar to get them softened. Wilt the spinach quickly in a pan if you like. I also like to drain the cottage cheese and ricotta mixture in a sieve over a bowl to get some of the liquid out before adding it to the lasagna. I’ve found it helps the lasagna set better. Once it’s drained mix in an egg and s+p.
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I learned this layering trick a few years ago and I love the balance, I never knew what went where so I love this!
Starting at the bottom of the dish >
thin sauce layer
noodles
meat sauce >> in this case a layer of the veg with some bechamel
sprinkle of mozza
noodles
ricotta blend
sprinkle of mozza
noodles
sauce
Foil, vent and bake for 30 min at 350. Take the foil off and add mozza, bake uncovered for another 25-30 min, watch for the perfect golden brown!
For this veggie lasagna I added a second layer of all the veg + bechamel sauce + one more noodle layer.
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The bechamel I used is from Rosie Daykin’s cookbook Let Me Feed You. Here’s the recipe >
3 cups milk warmed
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all purpose flour ( I use Cup for Cup gf )
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to foam. Add the flour and make a roux, whisking constantly until it starts to darken slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. You want to ensure the flour is properly cooked through to avoid a doughy taste to your sauce. Slowly add the warm milk and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and continue to cook until the sauce has thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. You want the sauce thick enough that it will easily coat the back of a spoon. Add the salt and nutmeg and whisk again.