Casa de Soria

Stuffed Zucchini

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 03:59:00 +0000

Bulletin board re-do

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:39:00 +0000

Supplies:
Lame bulletin board
Corks
Hot glue

Should have made this a year ago, so easy and looks so much better.

Wraps

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:00:00 +0000

We have been on a wrap binge recently...

I call this the original wrap:

Cream Cheese

Grilled Chicken

Jack Cheese

Avocado

Tomato

Butter Lettuce

Wrapped in a flour tortilla...Delish!!!

Arriving this fall...

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000

I have been MIA but for good reason, Baby Soria ETA early Novemember 2013!

Half way today!

Avocado Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:05:00 +0000

1 avocado (ripe)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice from half a lemon
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Slice avocado place in bowl. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Pour mix over avocado. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Originally I thought this was a salad for one but I would say it's more for two. Enjoy!

Happiness

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:13:00 +0000

Aloha!

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:06:00 +0000

We've been on vacay!
Will continue with regular postings in April, and new items in my etsy shop. Sorry for sucking over the past few months.

Washi Charger

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:09:00 +0000

I bought some washi tape today at Michaels. Thought it was time I checked out what this stuff was all about.

It's not extremely sticky and comes in so many patterns and a few different widths.

I wrapped my iPhone charger with 2 different types. So easy took four seconds.

What projects have you done with washi tape, or as my bestie Leslie calls it...wasabi tape? I love it, I've been missing out. Do you have a brand you prefer? What else do you use it for?

Coastal Weekend!

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:48:00 +0000

Tomorrow we are going to Cambria and Capiotla for the Holiday weekend. Celebrating my mom's birthday and having a family portrait done at the beach since my brother is leaving in 11 days (tear).

Yesterday I was featured at My favorite Finds, please go and check out her blog and follow!

Favorites from around the web:

DIY Vintage button necklace.
I love this look
Funny shirt!

( I sucked at surfing the web this week, studying for my Life & Health exam)

(Last Saturday rooting on the 49ers, hoping they win again Sunday!)

Any fun plans for the weekend? Have a great one!

Black Bean Burger

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:02:00 +0000

Black Bean Burgers are delicious especially with all the right toppings. I have been juicing 2 meals and eating 1 healthy meal daily, this was my healthy meal last night. Very quick and easy. I used MorningStar Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burger, a whole wheat bun, Tomato, Romaine Smoked Gouda and delicious Bruno's Peppers.

Bruno's is local to me but you can definitely have them shipped to you, possibly the best pepper ever.

Costco carries the Black Bean Burgers

Has anyone made their own Black Bean Burgers? Send me your recipes!

Juice Bandwagon

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:33:00 +0000

Today is my first official day of jumping on the juicing bandwagon, I don't have my own juicer yet since I am a "bandwagoner" I want to make sure this isn't a 3 day fad for me (many things are). My cousin lives around the corner and I am using her juicer for now, she loves juicing and has been doing it for awhile now.

Ingredients: 2 Beets (stems and all), Ginger (about 1 knucle, peeled), Romaine Lettuce (1 bunch), Celery (1 bunch), Kale (1 bunch), Oranges (4), Cucumbers (3), Carrots (6 to 8)

Wheat Grass shot from Jamba

Anyone else on the juicing bandwagon? Send me your recipes, please?!

Counting minutes until the Weekend!

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:04:00 +0000

Hello almost weekend...1 hour and 56 minutes until I'm off for the weekend. I count minutes even though I love my job can't imagine if it sucked, boo.

This weekend will consist of nursing a cold, double boo. Doggie sitting Martini Anne for the bestie. Getting a pedicure with the hubs tomorrow, I havent had one since September. Watching the 49ers in my new 49ers sweatshirt (picture coming soon). Possibly cleaning out my closets (I wouldn't hold your breathe for that one). Celebrating a birthday of a family member Sunday, sans Hubs since he has to work, boo again. Studying for my Life and Health exam. Working on some new mugs for my etsy shop, they will be listed on Sunday, I'm really excited about them.

Also my brother will be leaving for boot camp (U.S. Navy) at the end of this month it makes my heart heavy, I know that it will be a great expierence and I am more than proud but I will miss him to pieces, I'm conflicted and basically an emotional wreck.

Favorites from the web:

Tangerine Champagne

Great tip for cheap jewelry!

Fav lotion. Perfect for dry skin.

Lasagna roll ups!

Have a fantastic weekend!

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Crudités Basket

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:45:00 +0000

I first heard the word crudités in culinary school, I absolutely love the sound of that word.

Crudités are traditional French appetizers comprising sliced or whole raw vegetables which are sometimes dipped in a vinaigrette or other dipping sauce. (Source:Wikipedia)

I attended a 1st birthday party where I saw a amazing crudités basket. I will be making one for the next event I need to bring something to. The one pictured had three different dips, you could do one or two and whichever vegetables you like I put a dent in the celery and cucumbers.

How do you normally serve your veggies? Would try this?

Welcome 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:29:00 +0000

I've been on a bit of a hiatus. Unfortunately I had some health stuff going on, I'm starting to feel like myself again and will hopefully start posting regularly. Need to catch up on putting away laundry, dusting and finish taking down Christmas decorations. I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years, Cheers to the endless possibilities that 2013 may bring.

I don't do resolutions mainly because I don't keep them. Here are some goals...

1. Be the most loving, caring and awesomest wife I can be.
2. Be kinder, more forgiving and less negative.
3. Spend less.
4. Eat healthier.
5. Do more laundry.

Short list: Read more books, watch less tv, don't leave dishes in the sink, stopping stressing over small things.

Do you make resolutions? Do you keep your resolutions? Happy, Happy New Year!!!

Hello Weekend!

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:27:00 +0000

It's suppose to rain all weekend, so I'm thinking a Twilight Saga marathon is in order and then go see Breaking Dawn 2, again. I saw it last night and it was amazing. Going to make some soup and that's that. I'm so excited for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving and Tamale night (All next week). The weekend always starts with so much promise, I think the key is not to have a hangover Saturday ;)

Pins and Favorites from around the web...

New Mirror for our bar area , Chevron Tom's , Trying out BB Cream ,

Best tupperware thing ever! , Sunday Soup recommended from BB one of my favorite blogs!

Pictures from the week...

1. Gold Toe, bzzagent campaign Socks and T's for the hubby 2. Hubby and cousin jumping 3.Me & Hubbyjumping at a wedding holy almost crotch shot 4. Give Thanks!

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Cheddar Garlic Biscuits

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:46:00 +0000

I've pinned a lot of recipes for cheddar garlic biscuits (knock off Red Lobster) and have tried 3 or 4 over the past two years. I took a little from one recipe and a little from another and came up with this winning combo...

Ingredients:

4 cups Bisquick

1 1/2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup butter, melted (one stick)

1 1/3 cup Milk

1/2 TBSP Old Bay Seasoning

1/2 TBSP Garlic Powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Combine all ingredients until thoroughly mixed, I used a wooden spoon but you could use your hands.

Spoon onto lined cookie sheet or silpat, bake 10 to 12 minutes.

Serve warm & enjoy

Yields 16 but you can make more or less depending on the size adjust cooking time as needed.

*If I had dried or fresh parsley I would add about a tablespoon. Also these aren't as "buttery yellow" as the biscuits from red lobster but I think they taste AWESOME.

Happy Weekend.

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:14:00 +0000

Happy 3 day weekend! No big plans here. Our calendar is already filling up for the holiday season, eek! I should finish some projects this weekend. I also need to find a new book to read, any suggestions? I had my first book club meeting yesterday it was awesome, I didn't realize how much I would enjoy it. Have you ever been in a book club?

I am super stoked that pinterest is now offering 3 private boards. I realize that it wouldn't be good if all boards were private that would take away the entire purpose of the repin feature but now you can plan a surprise birthday party for your husband or best friend and they wouldn't know it (not that Joe is on pinterest).

I hope you all have a happy weekend! It seems like a soup kind of weekend, doesn't it?

What is everyone doing? Any fun plans?

Pins and favorites from around the web...

Family Room Makeover

Just oredered some new Tom's

On the hunt for a Holiday cocktail, could this be it?

Love these shirts, should make one.

True Story...

Breakfast Tostada, yes please!

Cute boy

1. Flowers from a baby shower by AZ Floral Design 2. Mustache cupcakes by my bff! 3. Me, throwing one back :) 4. Chalkboard Chandelier 5. Ridick 6. Book Club cover art by moi

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Baby Shower Gift

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:43:00 +0000

Kristen and I both have sewing machines but rarely use them well actually I have had mine for 3 years and used it once and technically my mom used it. We attended a baby shower Saturday and thought we should try and sew part of our gift. We both love personalized/handmade gifts.

Kristen found a tutorial on burp cloths, that she thought would make the perfect addition to our baby shower gift. We made a total of eight burp cloths, while at the fabric shop we found two types of fabrics one that had a little stretch and one that didn't, the one that didn't was MUCH easier to sew. The stretchy fabric would bunch as you we were sewing, lesson learned. Maybe after some practice we can use the stretchy fabric.

The Gift:
Laundry basket
8 Burp cloths
Lotion & baby wash
12 Onesies w/month stickers (stickers purchased on etsy)
Small toy for center of bow

*small dog not included in the gift ;)

Have a fabulous weekend.

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:03:00 +0000

Yay! It's the weekend, tonight I'm working on my fear of my sewing machine and will be making burp cloths with Kristen. She is so sweet she got me goggles since one of my fears is that the sewing machine needle will hit a pin and it will break off and well you know stab me in the eye lol. Baby shower tomorrow for a friend and then a pimp and ho party. I really had to dig for a ho outfit, if I was in my 20's this would be easy I probably had a closet full of ho attire j/k, pictures to follow. No big plans for Sunday except trying out a new pulled pork recipe and staining my new monogram (see below).

Pins and favorites from around the web...

Need some yoga in my life...
Party fun
Statement Necklace
Security cameras capture, good. Makes my heart smile.
Craneberry Tartlets, yum!
Christmas decor.

What is everyone doing? Any fun plans?

1. Cute napkins from bunco nite 2. My sock bun 3. Joe and I, again (grand island mansion)

4. Our monogram, ready for staining!

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Happy Tuesday, week starter.

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0000

Last week was completely crazy, I didn't post on Friday but here's some pictures from the weekend. We went to a Halloween party on Friday night, poor hubby was sick and only lasted about an hour. Saturday he was still sick, stayed in bed almost all day but was feeling a little better to watch the world series. Sunday we took a nice drive just the two of us, the we watched the SF Giants sweep the Tigers.

1. Witch and Che Guevara 2. w/the girls 3. the boys 4. View at our friend home in Mountain Ranch (where we drove to) 5. Halloween 2007, Inmates 6. Halloween 2010, French man & French maid (my favorite), I can not find pictures from 2008 or 2009 I am on a mission to locate them!

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

Butternut Squash Lasagna

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:31:00 +0000

I have been following Proud Italian Cook for quite some time, I love her recipe and her photos. She recently posted Individual Butternut Squash Lasanga w/Infused Bechamel, I love butternut squash and knew it was a must try. My squash was a fatty so instead of doing thre slices of squash stacked I only did two. The taste was fabulous I changed the filling recipe just a bit. I hope you try this recipe it was delish, you won't even miss the pasta!

Prep

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Rinse squash and then peel.

Slice squash into 1/4 inch slices, sprinkle with salt & pepper.

Bake for about 15 minutes or until tender (oven temp and times may vary), take out of oven.

Bechamel Sauce

5 Tbsp. Butter

5Tbsp. Flour

4 cups reduced fat milk

5 sage leaves

1/2 c shredded parmesan

On medium heat melt butter and whisk in flour. Keep whisking until flour has turned a slightly darker shade about 2 minutes, whisk in milk, sage leaves and parmesan cheese keep whisking , reduce temp to low. Sauce will thicken.

Filling

1/2 cup ricotta

1 cup cottage cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

1 to 1 and 1/2 cups chopped baby spinach

Salt & Pepper

Mix together and set aside.

Put Together

Ladle some bechamel on the bottom of the pan then place a layer of squash, then filling, then bechamel and repeat. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is bubbling, serve immediatly and enjoy!

Hair #3

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Third attempt at french braiding my own hair, I was so intimidated for so long. I'm getting better, Fridays attempt was terrible. But today is much improved!

Happy Weekend!

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:48:00 +0000

It's always a happy time once the weekend come rolling through, last week feels like fall weekend was a lie we have had 90 degree weather, ready for some rain. We have no plans other than to work on our home. I want to find some candle sticks to spray paint black to go on my dining room table and possibly make a runner. I'll be working on my Halloween costume and catching up on a obscene amount of laundry, mimosas will be on hand.

Any plans for the weekend, event, projects???

Pins and favorites from around the web...

Painting candlesticks

Lobster dog

Pink Party Punch

This song has been making me super Happy, Eli Young Band

Want these boots

Wedding hair and dresses, WOW

Word

Must make and eat this, Butternut Lasagna.

1. Hubby and I at my cousins wedding 2. Us with my mom and brother (insert 3. Historic Grand Island Mansion 4. Cheese tray the bestie and I threw together 5. Homemade patty melt with grilled onions on sour dough, BOMB

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Easy Chili

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0000

1.5 lbs ground turkey, browned
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cans pinquitos (small bean)
1 can whole pinto beans
1 small can Enchilada sauce
1 jar Fire roasted salsa

1 can refried pinto beans
1 can Corn, drained

Place all 6 ingredients in a large pot (brown meat first) bring to a boil, simmer for 20 minutes. Add corn and refried pintos beans, the refried beans will thicken the chili. Simmer another 10 minutes and serve.

Top with your favorite toppings, I topped mine with shredded cheddar/jack & sour cream.

This chili is a combination of my other chili recipes, I love the addition of refired beans to thicken it up.

Feels like fall weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:54:00 +0000

Feels like fall to me, enjoying a lovely steamed latte and spending 4 hours at work before the weekend. Tonight we are going to a friend's 31st birthday party, aps and pulled pork will be served, I love appetizers, seriously. I'll be making my bleu cheese coleslaw to accompany the pulled pork.

Tomorrow we have my cousins wedding, can't wait to hang out with my mom and brother, hopefully we can get a family picture of the 4 of us. Sunday we have a landscaper coming to check out our back yard, it is one part of our house that needs A LOT of help. I also want to squeeze in a movie (pitch perfect) with bestie.

Pins and favorites from around the web...

Gorg bathtub

Halloween party veggie tray

Lace socks, yes please!

Word

Making this for dinner on Sunday...

What are you doing this weekend? Any fun fall plans?

1. Hubby rolling dough for our weekly pizza night. 2. Our awesome BBQ chicken pizza 3. Lil Lozano (Olivia) our friends baby she is so sweet. 4. Happy Fall

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