Cilantro Dressing = Love

A while back one of the lovely ladies I work with told me her Mom's recipe for cilantro dressing. I've wanted to make it for the longest time but never really had the impulse to make it......until I saw Trader Joe's cilantro dressing and had to try it (of course it was delicious and got my wheels turning to create an amazing salad) I figured the homemade version would be healthier and taste better too. So with that I got out the Vita-Mix and went to town and this is what I came out with.

I'm not going to deny it, I've had this salad three times this week and don't feel bad admitting it at all! I don't have exact measurements for the dressing but it's better that way in my opinion because you can add as much or little of certain flavors that you love.

Laura's Mom's Cilantro Dressing

• 1 Avocado
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 clove garlic
• Plain yogurt 
• A splash of olive oil
• Salt & Pepper to taste 

Blend together and enjoy! Shred romaine lettuce, dice tomatoes and onions, add black beans, grated cheese, homemade tortilla strips and chicken for the best salad ever with this dressing.

Time to Share

 This last Wednesday was my last photography class and I finally got feed back on all my pictures projects I had turned in. I was so worried that my professor hated all my pictures and that I failed as a photographer but his opinion was quite the opposite. 

Here are some of the Portraits I took of April and Carissa my very beautiful and cooperative models. 

My last project was a panoramic photo, I was so nervous that I didn't take the pictures correctly and didn't even load the pictures to my computer for a week. To my surprise they turned out really well but I'm my worst critic and figured my professor was gonna say it was to dark or I should have cropped it more or whatever but like I said he LOVED it!!! Hope you like it too!

I'm Addicted to Adele

I heard this song on one of my favorite shows (Parenthood) and I've listened to it about a million times today. I love Adele and I can't wait to go buy her new CD.

 

This Weekend....

I bought my first pair of Toms!!! Super exciting I know. Just basic black but I love them, plus they are the most comfortable shoes ever! I guess I'm officially one of those "cool" people now ;)

It's a feel good kind of shoe not only for my feet but for someone else too :)

Soups...

It's been a soup for dinner kind of week. California has been crazy cold with lots of rain and snow, so what better way to enjoy it with a bowl of soup with a blazing fire :) Mom and I have made a total of three soups this week. Lemon grass soup which wasn't that big of a hit but we were itching to try our hand at it. 17 Bean soup Trader Joe's style, I'm not a fan of bean soup but this was surprisingly yummy and of course it wouldn't be a true rainy week without Mom's chicken noodle soup.

Dog-On-Good

Brezzie is the family dog. Yes she is a small dog and no we never thought we would be one of those irritating dog owners that treat her like she's such a huge part of the family, dress her up (she hates that), talk to her like she understands, sleeps with us and feel so bad when we don't take her with us when we leave the house (she gives us the saddest look) At least we don't own a pram!

She's a crazy little dog with a big personality and we love her.

Anthro Fashion Passion Update (bhldn)

Well, it's finally here. BHLDN is open! I have been anticipating with much excitement for awhile and I must say I was a little disappointed. I really wanted to love everything but I don't. I guess I'm just to picky when it comes to anything wedding. I do love the accessories and shoes. I'm really loving these shoes and gloves!

 

 

I'm not giving up hope that they will someday wow me with some prettier wedding gowns :)