Trader Joe's Finds

We made another TJ's run and found some goodies!

These artichokes  were huge and looked amazing! I've never cooked them so I didn't  buy any.

They seemed like a good deal so I should try to make them  one day.

I just finished up this bottle of dish soap and it performed pretty well.

They were out of my favorite  coconut oil spray so I got the olive oil spray.

I  noticed this nice set of essential oils with wool diffuser. This used to be a seasonal item so it was nice to see it.

I love this colorful trivet!

I'd  heard good things about  Snoop Dogg's 19 Crimes Cali-Red.  We picked one up but haven' t tried it yet.

This sounded so good  (and dangerous!).

It was fun to see  Brooklyn Lager--we've visited their brewery with City Girl.

I needed a shot of spring and for $1.79, these cut daffodils made me happy.

I was  able to get 2 bouquets out of them.   They have bloomed all the way since this photo and are still  going strong a week later!

I'm not sure if I've  gotten  the Fat Free Refried Beans before but I needed them for a recipe so I'm trying them.

I always pick up a jar of the Fire  Roasted Red Peppers,  I like to keep them in the pantry for pasta and veggie dishes. 

These crackers looked good and they were! 

I love picking up cards at TJ's. They always have a good selection and they're only $.99/each!

These Frozen Artichoke Hearts were new to me. I love adding them to roasted veggies.

I picked up the Beer  Bread  Mix and we made it  with a Brooklyn Lager and a half stick of melted vegan butter.

 It was so light and fluffy with a crispy topping. Yum! What have been getting at TJ's lately?
                                                   

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March Daily Goodie Box

 {Disclaimer: I was given a Daily Goodie Box to review but all opinions are my own}. 

I just received March's Daily Goodie Box and I was excited to see what was inside.  Do you want to see too?   Daily Goodie Box- It's More Than Just Free Samples!   Let's take a look, shall we?

Gloss Leaf - Collagen Iced Tea

https://glossleaf.com/collections/gloss-leaf 

If you're a collagen fan and a tea fan this is the perfect combo for you!

Pickle Power - Pickle Juice

https://picklepower.com/collections/pickle-juice

Pickle Juice is the only product on the market, scientifically proven to stop muscle cramps.  Who knew?

Bitsy’s - Oatmeal Raisin Good Cookies

https://bitsys.com/collections/good-cookies/products/sweet-potato-oatmeal-raisin-good-cookies

Cookies with a not so secret ingredient-veggies! These were so tasty!

Paavani Ayurveda - Mint Pulling Oil

https://paavaniayurveda.com/products/organic-mint-oil-pulling-oil

I want to get back to regular oil pulling so this came at a great time.  The benefits of swishing pulling oil in your mouth daily are: whitening teeth, removing plaque, strengthening gums and drawing toxins out of the body.  It's also helpful for TMJ.

Trilipiderm - The Essential Body Regimen Trial Box
https://trilipiderm.com/collections/bundles/products/trial-box-the-essential-body-regimen

This is a 4 pack of skin treatments that includes exfoliation, hydration and sun protection!

Space Case Cosmetics - Eye shadow
https://spacecasecosmetics.com/collections/eyeshadow

This is such a pretty color. The formulation is creamy and highly pigmented. The website is worth a look just for the color names alone.  Their products are vegan & cruelty free, non toxic, paraben-free and gmo-free.

NEATGOODS - NEATwipes 30-Count Handwipes Pouch
https://myneatgoods.com/collections/shop/products/30-count-neatwipes

I can never have enough hand sanitizing products around. These smell like lavender and are 99.9% effective on germs.

The Narwhal and the Manatee - Whipped Sugar Scrub 
https://www.thenarwhalandthemanatee.com/store/p80/Squeeze-The-Day.html

This body scrub smells amazing--grapefruit and bergamot! Two of my favorite scents!

You can sign up for own Daily Goodie Box here, no credit card is ever needed. Daily Goodie Boxes are 100% free!

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Winter Happenings & Life

We've gotten a lot of snow this winter and it has been sticking around longer than usual.

I'm ready for it to all melt but it sure looks pretty when it first falls.

I've been reading a lot and this was a fun read and a spin on Romeo & Juliet in modern times with dare I say, mature adults.  It's  cute!

I made my 3 Ingredient No Knead Bread again, this time in a loaf pan, and it turned out perfectly that way.

I got this beautiful book from City Girl for Christmas and it's so beautiful sitting out  but also fun to look through.  I've been following their Instagram account @accidentallywesanderson for a long time.  

I watched Bridgerton on Netflix and flew through it. Now I'm reading the books and loving them too.  

We went to Philly for City Girl's birthday dinner.

We were cold but it was worth it!    Her friend was able to meet us there which made it extra special.

Some of the food we made for Super Bowl (but didn't watch the game).  We made pesto pinwheels, Buffalo Chickpea Dip, Cauliflower wings and...

this Simple Healthy Slaw.

I made a vegan chocolate cheese cake with chocolate ganache for City Girl's birthday. It may not look pretty but it was so good!

Speaking of City Girl, she moved back to the city!  We've been helping her move her in over the past couple of weekends.  I like to look out the window at her place (drinking wine of course)  and watch the happenings outside.

I bought a fresh new candle in hopes that Spring would get here quicker! It's not working but it smells nice.

We've been walking at the state park because the path is clear on most days.  The views are so pretty too.

One last shot of the snow before it's (hopefully) gone for good. I saw these tracks leading up from the woods  and stopping midway. I wonder what they were doing?

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{Recipe} Vegan Pasta With Lentils

I tried a little something new with this recipe post.  I've started creating videos for my photography clients and practiced making this one first (see it below).  This is an easy, budget friendly meal that comes together with a few simple (mostly) pantry ingredients.  

Ingredients:

1 small yellow onion, chopped

1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1-2 garlic cloves, minced

2 TBS tomato paste

8 cherry tomatoes, sliced

1 1/4 cup dried brown lentils

1 1/4 cup short tubular pasta (like mezzi rigatoni)

5 cups vegetable broth (plus more if  needed) or water

1 tsp dried thyme

1 bay leaf

salt  & pepper to taste

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

vegan parmesan for topping(optional)

To make:

• Heat some water (or olive oil) in a large pot over medium heat.  Add onions  carrots and celery, cook and stir for about 5 minutes.  Add garlic and cook for another minute or so.
• Season with salt and pepper. Add the lentils, tomato paste,tomatoes, broth, thyme, red pepper flakes and bay leaf.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer with the lid slightly ajar until lentils are tender (around 45 minutes). 
• Bring to boil and add pasta.  Add more broth if necessary.
• Cook, stirring frequently so the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom, until the pasta is al dente and liquid has reduced.  Discard bay leaf.
• Serve with some vegan parmesan if you like. Enjoy!

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