Things I Want to Eat aka Food Porn

For a long time I have not had my same lust for food.  I was so nauseous in the beginning of my pregnancy that I wanted to eat nothing and on top of that too tired too cook. We have eaten alot of cereal and frozen food (think bad frozen food like bagel bites and pigs in a blanket)  around here lately.  I finally feel like I am slowly starting to feel like myself again (thank you second trimester) and I want to get back in my cooking routine.  Cooking and food make me happy, its as simple as that.  Here are a few things I have had my eye on lately that need to be cooked asap in the Mason House.

:: B R I E  A N D  B A C O N  G R I L L E D   C H E E S E  W I T H   F I G  J A M::

:: C R O C K  P O T  B E E F  C A R N I T A S  T A C O S ::

:: C I N N A M O N  R O L L  B U N D T  C A K E::

 :: C H E E S Y  B L A C K  B E A N  S W E E T  P O T A T O + A R G U L A  A N D  E G G::

:: H O M E M A D E  M A P L E  C I N N A M O N  P O P T A R T S::

::   C H O P P E D   B L T   S A L A D::

:: G R E E K  V I L L A G E   S A L A D ::

::  C A L I F O R N I A  V E G G I E  S A N D W I C H ::

 

:: S H R I M P  A N D   P E S T O   P I Z Z A  W I T H  G O A T  C H E E S E ::

:: C A R A M E L   S E A   S A L T  B R O W N I E S ::

:: G I N G E R   S E S A M E  G R I L L E D  C H I C K E N   S A L A D ::

 

 

What have you been cooking lately?  What should I add to my must cook list??

** all images and recipes from my pinterest page **

 

Blog Sale!!!

Ok ladies, now that I am pregnant we are really trying to pay off some debt and save some money to buy a few new things for the baby so I am cleaning out my closet again.  I may add more items but for now here is what I am selling.  Email me at nataliemason24@yahoo.com with questions.  Shipping is $5 except for the shoes and make-up case it is $7.00

TIBI DRESS

SIZE 4

WORN ONCE, MINT CONDITION

RETAILED FOR $325

$100

DIANE VON FURSTENBURG BLOUSE

SIZE= 4

WORN ONCE, MINT CONDITION

RETAILED FOR $265

$85

JOIE LEOPARD COTTON TANK

SIZE= SMALL

RETAILED FOR $190

$60

 NANETTE LEPORE STRIPPED BLOUSE

(SORRY IT IS SO WRINKLED JUST NEEDS TO BE IRONED BEEN HANGING IN MY CLOSET UNWORN FOR TOO LONG)

SIZE= 4

RETAILED FOR $275

$65

SOLD

MAX STUDIO COTTON MAXI DRESS

SIZE= SMALL

$35

SOLD

FOREVER 21 BRAIDED STRAP MAXI DRESS

SIZE= SMALL

$20

SOLD

JOIE SILK TANK

SIZE= EXTRA SMALL (LOOSE FIT COULD FIT A SMALL)

RETAILED FOR $190

$60

TIBI FEATHER DRESS

SIZE= 4

RETAILED FOR $350

$100

SOLD

TIBI GARDEN DRESS

SIZE= 4

RETAILED FOR $350

$100

FOREVER 21 TRIBAL MAXI DRESS

NEW WITH TAGS, RETAILED FOR $29.95

$25

JOY JOY STRAPLESS DRESS

SIZE= SMALL

RETAILED FOR $200, PURCHASED AT LUNA

$45

JCREW BLACK COTTON MAXI DRESS

SIZE= SMALL

RETAILED FOR $125

$60

MISSONI FOR TARGET BALLET FLATS

SIZE= 8

NEW WITH TAGS, RETAILED FOR $29.95

$25

SOLD

MISSONI FOR TARGET MAKE-UP TRAVEL CASE

NEW WITH TAGS, RETAILED FOR $24.95

$20

Thoughts For Thursday

Happy Thursday Friends. Is it me or has this week flown by??   I feel like Holiday weeks always do.

If you are looking for the perfect Summer dress for weddings or any occasion, I have found it.  While I was in Charlotte my mom took me shopping because we have two weddings coming up and I needed something bump friendly to wear.  I wanted something I could wear pregnant or not.  Because who wants to spend alot of money for something you can only wear for like 6 months while you are pregnant.  I always love Rebecca Taylor, one of my favorite lines and this dress is no exception.  It is so flattering and the pattern is even better in person!  It runs slightly on the smaller side, I went down a size even pregnant. I am in love with it, plus it is onsale right now.

{Rebecca Taylor Tropical Demi Femme Dress}

Btw I think I am the last person to download the Beautiful Mess App, but I love it.  I could play on it for hours!  Here is the bump in the RT dress.

Did anyone catch the Bachelorette Monday night? I watched about half off it before Matt got tired of the men's antics and made me turn it off.  Overall I like Desiree, she is cute and seems genuinely nice.  Not sure about the guys yet, too early to make a call about them.  But alot of their entrances made me very uncomfortable.  I am happy this show is back on Monday evenings, it is my guilty pleasure.

Ever since seeing Julia from Gal Meets Glam in this ASOS shirt, I have been convinced I need to order it.  How cute is it- although I am pretty sure she makes every outfit look cute.  It looks like it would be a great maternity top as well.

{ASOS Shirt with Crochet Pom Poms}

I just checked out the most fabulous cookbook from the library this week.  It is filled with so many amazing vegetarian recipes and it has pictures for every recipe which I think is so helpful!  I like this book so much I want to check out the other River Cottage Cookbooks.  Highly recommend if you love veggies.

I am loving this loose side pony tail.  Such a great look for Summer.

I am obsessed with these Samudra pouches.  My friend Katie has a similar one and uses it for diapers and wipes in her purse and I think it is such a chic idea.  Thinking I need one for the new baby.  They would also be great to store snacks in for older kids.
{Flamingos Pouch | Moorea Sharks Pouch | Rocky Point Beach Pouch |  Samudra Tulum Wave

Have a great Thursday Friends!  We have a fun day with a little photo shoot of my little man (who is growing up way too fast and I want to capture this sweet age) and playgroup. 

Chopped Mexican Salad

I am obsessed with Mexican food.  Seriously want to eat it everyday.  Lately Matt and I have gotten into chopped salads.  For awhile we were making our Greek chopped salad once a week with Shrimp and decided to switch it up with this salad.  We chop everything up and then toss in in a big bowl.  After it is tossed we add ground beef to the top.  Honestly this salad is amaze without the ground beef, but you know my man needs meat so we add meat.  We add salsa to our bowls and mix before serving and use that as our dressing, but you could use any dressing you like.  We gobble this salad up once a week and best part it is not too bad for you.  It is filled with so many veggies and protein that are healthy.

 Enjoy!

 

 :: C H O P P E D   M E X I C A N   S A L A D ::

This makes enough for about 4 people

- 1 Head Romaine Chopped

- 1 tomato diced

- 2 jalapenos diced

- 2 scallions sliced

- 1 avocado diced

- 2 ears of cooked corn shucked

- 1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed

- 1 avocado diced

- Crumbled Cotija Cheese (Mexican Cheese)

- 1 pound ground beef

- 1 packet taco seasoning (we use homemade)

- salsa

- sour cream

Place finely chopped lettuce in bowl and top with next 7 ingredients.   Toss together.   Cook ground beef, drain and add taco seasoning + water.  Serve salad in bowl mixed with salsa and topped with ground beef and sour cream.

 

Obsessions

{REBECCA TAYLOR OMBRE SHIRTDRESS}

I tried on the shirt version of this over the weekend and loved it.  I almost bought it but decided I wanted to hold out for the dress version.  It is gorgeous.

 {ENZO KATIRA SANDAL}

I picked these up over the weekend at the Nordstrom sale.  They are 40% right now and such a steal.  I love them, they look cute with everything. I wore them all weekend!   My mom got the black version and they are equally as cute.  Mom paired hers with skinny jeans and I wore mine with a maxi dress very versatile.

{OLD NAVY MATERNITY SHORTS}

In my search for a few cute pairs of maternity shorts, I found most are heinous.  What pregnant woman wants to wear knee length shorts??  So unflattering.  I wanted shorts that looked like regular shorts not maternity ones.  I am not a big Old Navy shopper but my sister raved about their skinny jeans so I figured I would give the shorts a shot.  They were $25 and worth every penny.  They look like expensive versions I tried on and so comfortable.  They do run on the small size so order up a size.

{BALENCIAGA FLORABOTANICA}

I finally bought some new perfume.  I swear I only buy new perfume every 3 years!  I debate forever like it is such a huge commitment.  This is the best perfume I have smelled in a long time.  It is floral and so fresh.  Obsessed with it.  Makes me happy everytime I spray it on!

{ASOS SWING DRESS}

Love the easy loose fit of this dress.  The pink color is amazing but the black is so classic.  Ending today you can get 20% your purchase with code TAKE20.

{RAG AND BONE NEWBURY BOOTIES IN GRAY}

I have wanted these booties for 2 years now.  I have stalked them waiting for them to go on sale.  Rag and Bone shoes rarely go on sale.  I debated long and hard between the gray or black but my mom talked me into the gray- she ordered them too:)   It also sealed the deal that Gwyneth had the gray version as well.  It may seem weird to buy booties in the summer but that is the time to stock up for Fall while they are on sale.  The black version is onsale HERE- I really like them too.