Little Reminders...

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One of the most stressful and tiring weeks I've had in a while.. I have had constant anxiety over recent events on top of the crazy last few weeks before I graduate and everything else I need to do. I need to relax and remember to breathe.

xx-krystena

Recipe Review: Fresh Cucumber Salad

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Today I was craving something that tastes fresh and light and instantly remembered making this salad last summer and loving it. The sweetness of the honeydew mixed with the tart greek yogurt and a kick of jalapeno really makes this a salad to remember.

I highly suggest this as a quick summer snack or the perfect plate to bring to an upcoming barbecue. Recently I have been trying to eat healthier and this salad is a great healthy and filling alternative (just go easy on the salt!) 

Fresh Cucumber Salad:

Ingredients

1 English Cucumber (Peeled & Diced)

1/4 Honeydew Melon (Diced)

Salt & Pepper to taste

2 Cups of Nonfat Greek Yogurt

1/4 Red Onion (Chopped)

1 Small Jalapeno (Seeded and Minced)

1. Put Diced Cucumber & Melon into a Strainer over a bowl

2. Lightly Salt & Mix Melon & Cucumber

3.Let Sit for 5 Mins

4. Meanwhile chop Onion and Jalapeno

5. Put Onion, Jalapeno and Greek Yogurt in a Large Serving Bowl

6. Thoroughly Squeeze out any excess Juice from Cucumber Mixture

7. Add Cucumber Mixture to Serving Bowl

8. Stir Mixture Together, Cover and Refrigerate for 1 Hour

9. Serve & Enjoy!

xx- krystena

Neon Nails

Sinfulcolors in Summer Peach

While walking through Walgreens today I saw this amazing color on sale and had to pick it up... for $2.00 who can resist?! I am so excited about the way it came out and the brightness is just the right amount. 

Personally I am a Sephora by OPI snob and never buy any other brands of nail polish, but surprising this brand is great quality for the price. I only needed two coats and it came out with such a great bright color. Between this intensely bright nail polish and the absolutely beautiful day out today it is really starting to feel like summer!

xx-krystena

Sweet Summertime..

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For the next two weeks things are getting crazy with all the final projects that are due and boxes that need to be packed.. But all thats on my mind right now is spending time with my best friends and relaxing all day at the beach..

14 more days!

xx- krystena

Missing Ireland...

Flower Lined Street in Dublin

With summer and graduation coming up, travel has been constantly on my mind. It seems as though all I can think about are intimate European streets lined with fresh flowers, different cultures and a driving sense of adventure. Looking back it's hard to believe that only two short years ago I was just graduating High School and anxiously awaiting my adventures in Ireland with my wonderful mom. Now I am graduating from FIDM and wondering where the time went by.

Ireland was easily the most spectacular place I have ever been, and I encourage everyone to visit at least once. There was something magical in the air, a place rich with history. This summer although I will not be visiting a far off place, I plan on bringing this sense of discovery to my own town and hope I will maybe learn something new about this beautiful place I live in.

P.S - I love you Mom!

XX- Krystena

Recipe Review: Spinach Artichoke Dip

Well obviously I have a sort of obsession with anything artichoke, so for dinner I decided to make this delicious looking Spinach Artichoke dip from Joyful Abode. It was AMAZING!
Go make this. Right now.. Seriously, I mean it!

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip:

Adapted from Joyful Abode

8 oz. Cream Cheese

1/4 Cup Sour Cream

1/4 Cup Mayonaise 

1 1/3 Cups of Chopped Spinach (I used fresh)

2 cans of Quartered Artichoke Hearts

1 Tbs of Garlic Salt

1 1/2 Tbs of Chili Powder

2 Cups of Mozzarella Cheese

Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees

1. Heat cream cheese in a casserole dish in microwave until melted

2. Mix in Sour cream and mayo into cream cheese then heat again until warm

3. Chop spinach then add to mix. Microwave 30 s to 1 min

4. Chop up the two cans of artichoke hearts then add to dish and heat again for 30 s to 1 min

5. Add garlic salt and chili powder to dish

6. Mix in 1/2 cup of Mozzarella cheese to dish & stir well. Microwave for 30 s

7. Sprinkle rest of cheese on top of dish & Bake for 15 Mins

8. Turn oven to Broil and cook until cheese is slightly Browned

9. Grab some bread & chips & ENJOY <3

XX- Krystena

While I was away...

New View! Can't Complain

Out with the Old & in with the New!

With the business of Christmas and the fact that I moved into a new apartment just days later I haven't had time to post much! But I promise in the new year I will be making much more of an effort to stay on top :)

XOX,
Krys