Loving Lately

A few things I am loving lately below.  What I am not loving is the fact that I have a Summer cold, hoping it goes away soon!!

Tie Dye.  Just got this Joie Sweater (on sale) and love it.

// Joie Tie Dye Sweater

The new Lacroix flavors only out at Target.  I  bought them all to try and I will report back with my favorites.

Summer Salads.  Now that it is Summer I have been all about fresh salads.  Two of my favorites:  Caprese + Kale Caesar with Chickpea Croutons (under recipes tab)

The fact that Sterling saw the small grocery carts and said " oh, so that is what those small carts are for, my baby"  and yes he calls Frances his baby:)  I let him push her for a few minutes and it was too funny.  Frances actually loved it.

The Tory Burch Calita Dress, it is even cuter in person and onsale- but beware it is on the short at least for me and I am almost 5'10. I am wearing a size small.  Love the neckline, its the perfect Summer tunic!

\\Tory Burch Calita Dress

Vibrant Food Cookbook.  I am a cookbook hoarder love them all, this is my new favorite cookbook filled with gorgeous pictures and recipes.

This Airhead Candy from Target, it is enough to give me cavities but so worth it.

 I bought it for Sterling but ate half the pack go figure.

\\ Equipment Kyle Top

\\ Target Palm Bikini

Target does it again.  This suit shocked me, cute fit, great price.  Bottoms run small or at least they did on me, I got a medium in the top and a large in the bottoms- I like coverage on my bum.

Grace Atwood's Collection with Baublebar, its real good. One of my favorites, it's the kind of necklace that would go with anything!

\\ The Crystal Pheasant Bib

I also love this ring and its only $28!!  Such a steal !

 

The fact that Frances Moon turned 7 months yesterday.  I can't get enough of her.  She truly has the sweetest demeanor and is such a scrumptious baby.

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Good reminder sometimes.

Black Bean Tart With Chili Cornbread Crust

As far as Meatless Monday meals go this was by far one of our favorites.  Even Matt remarked how much flavor it had for a meatless meal.  He even ate seconds- this is unheard of on Meatless Mondays.  My mom's friend Jane passed along this recipe along with several other Mexican ones- she knows us well we love our Mexican Food.   This one was highly recommended and it did not disappoint.  It does involve several steps, but most of the prep work for this can be done early to save time at dinner time.  You can make the cornbread crust ahead of time, the black bean spread, and have all the veggies sauteed.  Then all you have to do is layer and bake.   It saves well in the fridge too, we ate it as leftovers and it was just as good.  If you can use fresh corn instead of frozen it is so much better!

side note- this recipe called for tart pan which I don't own so I used my Springform pan and it worked just fine- you just need a pan where the sides come off.

Enjoy!

|| B L A C K  B E A N  T A R T ||

For crust 1 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) chilled unsalted butter, cut into bits 2 tablespoons ice water (more if needed)

For filling

• 2 15oz  cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 ears of corn, husked and kernels chopped off or 1 10 oz bag frozen corn
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Monterey Jack (about 6 ounces)
• 2 fresh jalapeño chiles, seeded and chopped finely 

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough water until mixture forms a ball. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Chill for 15 minutes.

 Bake Crust at 350° for 10 minutes covered with foil.  Remove foil and back an additional 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

In a blender, combine 1 cup beans, sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and process until smooth. Spread over crust. In a skillet, saute corn in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; add red pepper, onions,  jalapenos, pepper and remaining salt. Add cheese and remaining beans. Mound over the pureed beans (pan will be full). Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream if desired. 

Shopbop Extra 25% Off Sale Favorites

For the next two days Shopbop is offering additional 25% off all sale merchandise.  Now is the time to get your shop on.  I rounded up a few of my favorites.  This dress is coming home with me been eyeing it forever. My Joie Divitri Blouse is now a real steal- I love mine!

Scroll thru to shop or shop whole sale HERE

Obsessions

|| Matiko Toe Ring Sandals ||

I love the simplicity of these sandals and the price is real steal.  A great neutral sandal that would go with everything.

|| JCREW Embroidered Pom-Pom Tank ||

I love this tank- the pom-pom detail is so awesome.  I just ordered it in the crimson color.

|| Gap Canvas Tote ||

I have a thing for palm print anything.  This tote is totally awesome to toss all your Summer stuff in.

|| Gigi New York Snakeskin Wallet ||

Gigi New York just marked down all their wallets 50% off, such a steal.  I love this hot pink one.  Shop all the sale Wallets HERE. A great time to stock up for Christmas or Birthday gifts.

I also really love the pebble grain wallet.  This blue is the same color as my cross body purse and it is such a gorgeous color!

|| LaSenorita Jolie Tie Dye Twiggy Tank ||

I have been all about some tie dye lately.  Love this tank from LaSenorita Jolie.  I wear it to workout all the time but it is also cute with jeans!  I am wearing a small.  Use code LSJ-DBDD to get free shipping on your orders!

|| Tbags Drop Waist Skirt ||

I love the pattern on this skirt so much and the fact that it is high waisted, win win.  I would pair this with a simple white or black tank and some cute flats.

|| Rebecca Taylor Enchanted Gardens Top ||

This is one of my favorite prints from RT.  So easy to dress this top up or down.

|| Colorblock Tunic ||

I can never have enough cover-ups.  I live in them during the Summer.  I love this bright blue one from JCrew, use code HISUMMER to get 30% off!

|| DV Dolce Vita Fuji Sandals ||

Love is an understatement for these sandals, they are just perfect and such a steal!!  I think you cuold wear them well into Fall too.

also available here in like 8 different colors.

Lastly, Kate Spade Saturday just started their Secret 75% off sale.  There are some great travel bags, totes, and accessories on sale for cheap!  Scroll through to see my favorites. 

Scenes From Our Weekend

We had a pretty low key weekend this weekend.   We tackled some projects around the house and enjoyed some family time.  Here is what went down.

Friday I met my sister in law for lunch.   Always love catching up with her although lunch with Sterling is never relaxing!  He would not sit still! We ate at Heart and I had the most delicious flatbread with local squash, pesto, and goat cheese.

I have been embroidery obsessed lately.  If you are pregnant this would be a great top because it is loose.  I wore this to lunch Friday.

Velvet Embroidered Top

We enjoyed some ritas for happy hour.  Check out my instagram (snoopnattynat) for the actual recipe.

Then we headed to the Yacht Club to let the kids play before dinner.  The swings were a big hit with both kids.

Afterwards we grilled burgers and I made a delicious mayo free broccoli salad for the side.  Recipe coming soon.

Saturday the kids and I hit up the Farmers Market while Matt worked.

I could browse for hours, it is my happy place.

It is Sterling's happy place too,  he loves the trio of jump castles.  The joy on his face is priceless.

I made some tasty sandwiches to do an evening boat ride, only for it to be rained out.

We still had a good time hanging at the Yacht Club again.  

After the storm we did get to see a beautiful rainbow.

I wore my favorite tank top that is now on sale.  I have lived in this tank all Summer. I am in a size small

|| Rag and Bone Nicole Tank (on sale)

Sunday we cooked up some delish bread from the Farmers Market.  You must stop by the Rococo booth.  This cream cheese twist bread was awesome- also love their Marathon bread.

Matt took Sterling fishing most of the day Sunday and they caught a fresh flounder that we cooked for dinner that night!  Pretty sure my little man is going to be quite the fisherman like his daddy.

Piperlime is having 25% off dresses and skirts only til tonight at midnight.

My favorite Amanda Uprichard Maxi is now out in a fabulous nude color- use code RSVPSTYLE to get 25% off your order.

Cheers to Monday.