One year ago I was posting about things being hard with a 6 month old trying to juggle everything in the world all at once. 
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Watermelon Tonic
For summer! A drink. A refreshing drink. 
I loathe the Starbucks refreshers. I realize that’s a harsh word considering I’ve never actually had one, but I can all but guarantee those thangs are full of sugar and also refresh isn’t a noun and shouldn’t be made into one. Is my opinion.
But! This drink is actually refreshing. It is incredibly light, incredibly quick to throw together, and so very good for you. It’s a total rip off of one of my friend Deb’s drinks that she makes in her cafe this time of year. Watermelon and lime are a great combination, the ingredients are good and good for you, and fresh mint just screams summer to me. I probably had this for the first time a few years ago after hot yoga, and if there was ever something to drink right after THAT, it’s THIS.
Refreshing.
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About a Beck! 18 months.
A year and a half. 
I can’t believe it. It flew by and I feel like I’ve known her my whole life all at once. Most importantly, what did we DO WITH OUR TIME before we had Beck? Honestly. Also, in true I-have-a-little-kid fashion, this was supposed to be posted early this morning BUT Beck decided to empty the entire contents of her stomach in her high chair right as we were rushing around to get dressed and off to work. Of course. …
Five for Friday
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Greek Yogurt and Bacon
Because obviously bacon. 
I’m in full summertime side dish swing right now, do you do that? Dinners are random leftovers from parties with some grilled chicken and a side salad, done and done. I’m always looking for new + healthyish side dishes because potato salad from the grocery store is great BUT, you know? You know. The but(t) gets big sometimes. Heh. My grandmother makes a version of this salad and brings it to family functions a few times per year, and we all love it. She switches up the nuts she uses, whether or not there is bacon in it, etc, but the base is the same: broccoli, cauliflower, onion, and a creamy-but-light Greek yogurt dressing.
The yogurt is cut with mayo for flavor, so you can definitely use fat free yogurt or anything else you have around – even regular yogurt! The broccoli and cauliflower are totally raw so you can even make this the night before so the veg starts to soften somewhat, or you can make it right before you serve. It’s delicious even after a few days in the fridge!
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Easy/Cheesy Tuna Noodle Bake
I will never for all of my life understand the no cheese with seafood rule. Do you? Do you understand it? 
I’m assuming it’s like white pants after Labor Day, if paired with black on top and bottom we can get away with it. Right? I think yes.
So! Here’s a laugh. I had in mind that I’d start making some things for the blog that are similar to things that Beck likes to eat. Because she’s part of my life and I cook for her a ton and this is a blog about life. It made sense. Beck adores peas. Beck adores noodles. Beck adores tuna.
Beck hated this.
But not because it was bad. It wasn’t! It’s delicious and you will love it. I think that we’re just still on a foods-need-to-be-separate train, or at least that’s what I’m telling myself. The grownups liked this, so we’re going with it. The flavors are so familiar but a little jazzed up with fontina cheese and garlic parsley crumbs on top. I want to top my life with garlic parsley crumbs.
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#okweddingday
Five for Friday
…#tbt Vietnamese Spring Rolls {summer rolls}
BECAUSE IT’S SUMMER AND ALSO MY SISTER IS GETTING MARRIED ON SATURDAY! 
I realize that I talked about these pretty recently, but I made them for Olivia and Katie’s engagement party which feels like a LIFETIME ago (young people, long engagement, you get it), and am so stinking excited for this weekend that I decided to share them again. I can’t believe, either, that it’s June. June!…
Current Baby Favorites
Toddler favorites, really, but I can’t bring myself to type that. 
But! As you know if you’ve ever talked to me for five seconds, I’m still one million percent obsessed with baby gear. When we think about having a second kid I’m disappointed that 1. we already have everything we need and 2. we didn’t “need” nearly as much as people said we did, obviously. Beck is nearing a year and a half, which I just can’t believe, and here are some of our current favorites and things we use all the time.
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Marinated Zucchini and White Beans with Rosemary + Sausage
WHAT did you do this weekend? I ate all of the foods. It was glorious and today I’m craving raw veggies, which is rare. 
Lighter stuff, you know? Just for like a day, nothing insane. Is it fine if I present to you a light recipe topped with sausage?
I gotta be me, after all.
Depending on the ingredients you use here (check labels, etc), this is an accidentally gluten- and dairy-free recipe, which DEFINITELY makes it a health food. I’ve seen several recipes for marinated beans around the internet, and I’m so excited about all of them. White beans absorb flavor pretty quickly and you’re left with the creamy beans, tangy dressing, and sharp + crunchy vegetables. You could absolutely make this year-round as well since dried rosemary works just as well as fresh.
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