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“COOKING MY WAY THROUGH THE MESSY BEAUTIFUL THING WE CALL LIFE, ONE RECIPE AT A TIME - Nicole Lee”
 
 
 
 

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This weekend has been one of those weekends that haven’t felt like a Weekend at ALL, sick kids, lots of play dates, house chores and work projects. BUT all that said and done I’m super thankful for all life throws our way. • 🍾 I did promise YOU a recipe, and it’s one of those better late than never moments, as cocktail hour is WAY beyond OVER. Maybe the next time you’re on the hunt for a “healthyish” cocktail recipe here’s the one for you... • 🍋 RECIPE: Ingredients: -2 oz ginger lemon kombucha -2 oz casa amigos tequila or mild mezcal -1/2 oz (splash of Cointreau) -One good squeeze of Fresh lime -fresh mint (muddled) -rocks ice DIRECTIONS: in a cocktail shaker place your mint, muddle it, then add ice and all the ingredients. Put lid on SHAKE SHAKE SKAKE until it’s so cold you can’t stand IT. Pour into glass and enjoy- with or with out rocks. ALSO just DOUBLE if you are serving 2-or 3 people! CHEERS to YOU! : : : : : : : : #thecookfeed #bareaders #healthyish #cookit #cocktails #mycommontable #heydearmakesamess #foodstories #momapproved #thehappynow #foodwinewomen #imsomartha #f52grams #feedfeed #helloweekend This is Mr. Pongo. He’s the newest addition to TEAM LEE. He joined us about 6 weeks ago, and he’s just shy of 4 months old. Truth is I resisted getting a puppy for so LONG- lots of reasons which are irrelevant NOW. Secretly, I’m in LOVE- although It’s like having a toddler all over again.. 🤷‍♀️...his current favorite ACTIVITIES include, : •taking THINGS off the countertops TODAY as you can see were BANANAS •chewing on bones •getting belly rubs •going on long walks •bringing us his dish to say he’s hungry •stealing shoes, jackets and Dirty SOCKS •being cuddled before bed Being a DOG owner has been a RIDE so far, ups, downs and all the in between. at the end of the day he’s stolen my heart, even if he takes the BUNCH of BANANAS.. •Can YOU relate??? : : : : #puppiesofinstagram #livemoremagic #thehappynow #makeportraits #imsomartha #motherhood #realtalk #nothingisordinary #pursuepretty #motherhood #momapproved #thatsdarling #banana #tellyourstory Ingredients from tonight’s stew. Although, Dinner is over and the kids are in bed. Truth is this Meal was Thrown together on a whim from my early morning Trader Joe’s run. Nothing fancy, you throw lots of things in a pot and simmer. Simmer, simmer and simmer some more. It’s one I learned from @jamieoliver to Pass off that I actually can COOK! : The real truth is.. life is in non stop MODE and this is the first REAL thing I’ve cooked this week. We’ve been eating lots of TAKE OUT- which I’m really not upset about, because who doesn’t love a good Thai dish. Or Maybe life is just FULL and I’m still learning how to JUGGLE it’s pieces... either way... : : WHEN life is crazy/ busy what do you make? Or eat for Takeout??? : : : : : : : : #thecookfeed #motherhood #mycommontable #foodstories #momapproved #cookit #bareaders #foodwinewomen #imsomartha #feedfeed #f52grams #huffposttaste #pursuepretty #chasinglight #sodomino This meal was the perfect end to our hardworking weekend. Sheep’s cheese, salami, olives and all the fixings.... : 🍊 Now I’m currently plopped on the couch after our chore filled Sunday. hanging with Mr. Pongo (the new PUP) watching YOU’VE GOT MAIL - because it’s a Tom Hanks Meg Ryan kind of evening... and .....maybe sipping on a casa amigos tequila. : 🥃 : The most magical thing happened this afternoon. as We were demoing the front our sweet neighbors stopped over and offered to HELP. They just CAME OVER with tools and wheel barrels and HAPPINESS. We spent the next few hours ripping out the yard TOGETHER and were beyond GRATEFUL. Sometimes it TAKES a village- and Sometimes it’s okay to say YES when someone offers to HELP. CHEERS to you and Sunday and just remember the universe does have YOUR BACK. And thanks for listening to my ramble . Xxx 🎉 : : : : : : #localaz #southwestisbest #momapproved #mothering #huffposttaste #chasinglight #liveoutloud #wholeliving #mycommontable #thefeedfeed #lifeandthyme #desertlife #tellyourstory #darlingweekend #livemoremagic #thehappynow #f52grams #marthastewart #foodstories From our walks We stumble upon the most All the glorious citrus trees.... Now what to make??? I have this weekend blocked off to get back into the kitchen to recipe test, what are you into right now? Healthy, cleansing, all the baked goods or maybe #healthyish more of a middle ground? Tell me! Because I’d love to know.... : : : : : : : #optoutside #blooms #citrus #hellowinter #desertlife #mycommontable #thehappynow #heydearmakesamess #marthastewart #rslove #goop #vitaminc #helloweekend #livemoremagic An out take from a recent shoot with @standardwax. I have been creating the most beautiful scenes these last few weeks, also been doing lots of MUNDANE computer work, meeting with new clients and ASSISTING some of the best CHEFS around. My heart is FULL and body may be a bit tired but I couldn’t be HAPPIER. • • In this season I’ve been thinking a TON about The whole work / life balance THING. Life seems to always be MOVING. SO does WORK, and somehow they all mix together...But lately instead of TRYING to STOP life from MOVING things seem to go smoother. See, instead of controlling the world around me. I find Being in it, BEING fully present in those moving pieces is what it’s really about. Even if it’s not SMOOTH. Not trying to fulfill the “dream” i have in my mind, or force things to flow. Just BEING is the essence to unlocking the presence which leads to fully experiencing our beautifully messy life. Feel me??? • • : A few years ago I wouldn’t have shared “WHOO WHOO” stuff but that what’s going on that’s what’s on my heart, so thanks for listening how has your week gone so far? : : : : : : : : : : : #rslove #heydearmakesamess #floralfix #rslove #mycommontable #verilymoment #pursuepretty #livemoremagic #dslooking #thehappynow #darlingweekend #instaflowers #blooms #realtalk #desertlife #marthastewart I’ve been a bit quiet over here this week. BUT for good reason, lots of shoots underway, kids back to school and you know all things LIFE. • I can’t wait to SHARE all the things with you! • •🍪FOR NOW, it’s Sunday Afternoon, time to forgo All things CLEANSE, and have a COFFEE & GF CHOCOLATE CHIP Cookie break... ☕️ 🍪 RECIPE: INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup EVOO • 1/2 cup EVCO melted • 2 eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1/2 C organic coconut sugar • 1/3 C packed brown sugar • 2 C flour • 1 tsp BK Soda • 1/2 tsp pink salt • 1 C dark chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl whisk together: sugars, oils, vanilla for about 1 min. Add in all your dry ingredients except CHIPS. Mix. Add in chips. On a cookie sheet lined or sprayed with nonstick spray dollop on your dough and bake for 11-13 min. Mid way through lightly press down with spatula. BOOM DONE. Enjoy! PS this recipe is saved in HIGHLIGHTS : : : : : #goopmake #huffposttaste #rslove #heydearmakesamess #thebakefeed #sundayvibes #bakeitforward #imsomartha #thehappynow #foodblogfeed #bhgfood #glutenfreerecipes #f52grams #pursuepretty This Sunday was GOOD and FULL. Cooked my heart out made the best English Stew with all these yummy veg. Prepped for the week ahead, and had the Best family time just being us. It was so needed after a week of being sick. Don’t you just love those kinds of DAYS? : : : : : : : #mycommontable #imsomartha #pursuepretty #livemoremagic #thehappynow #goopmake #feedfeed #f52farmstand #f52grams #foodwinewomen #thecookfeed #huffposttaste Mornings around hear look a little like this. Peppermint tea, gluten-free oatmeal, with brown sugar, polka dots.. and puppies who want to join in too. Happy Saturday To You! : : : : : : : : : #f52grams #mycommontable #foodstories #heydearmakesamess #puppylove #makeportraits #childhoodunplugged #thebakefeed #glutenfreeeats #healthyish #mothering #darlingweekend Stillness. I’ve been in and out of fever fog, and feeling quite accomplished... * made oatmeal And tea * Got dressed in real clothes * Had coffee * Then went right back to bed How’s your 2019 going so far? PS I’m going to start being more intentional about posting on here. Maybe it’s a resolution maybe it’s just time.. either way. What’s something your changing or not this new year? : : : #blooms #blackandwhite #verilymoment #darlingweekend #mycommontable #floralstyling #flowers #lifeandthyme #dslooking #thehappynow #floraldesign #floralfix