This is BY FAR the UGLIEST peep massacre yet– Toasted peep mixed with a toasted Ferrero Rocher Hazelnut Chocolate.. It tasted pretty good– but nothing I would do again..
I had no appetite- therefore no idea what to make for dinner.. So I went a little adventurous and okra crazy–
First I made one of my most favorite summer side items!! PAN FRIED OKRA–
Chopped okra + peppers..
Mixed with regular cornmeal + salt + peppers..
Tossed + excess cornmeal removed..
Put in a pan that has been heated to a good medium with a T or 2 of oil— I used olive..
Stirring occasionally.. Approximately ten minutes later you’ll have heaven..
a super small glass of wine.. I just felt the desire to..
I went crazy adventurous with the okra + pan grilled this to turn into a sandwich– Not recommended.
Not bad– just not great.. I mean– the okra tasted great + the melted horsey cheese on the sourdough that Matt + Kath gave me was great.. but just not the combo– TEXTURE FAILURE!!
A side of my brother’s salsa just for fun– SO GOOD. I put in all over my dinner.
Okay here is my BIG NEWS–
PENNY IS MOVING TO CHARLOTTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My aunt has been the greatest person in the world + allowed me to live with her for the past year while I’ve been in school non stop. I am so grateful for her generosity, but I reeeeeeaaaaallllyyyy need penny back in my life– and unfortunately my aunt is allergic to dogs.
So– as soon as I get back from my BC trip I’m moving out + In with a super stellar yogi in my favorite neighborhood.. The house is full of vibrant + beautiful colors + filled with original artwork + the neighborhood is pretty hipsterish– think the Williamsburg of Charlotte + walking distance from my NEW JOB + YOGA + a grocery + all of my favorite bars.. So it will be big city living for B+B
Even better news I really enjoyed meeting my new roommate– we seem to have similar taste in music (that for sure doesn’t happen everyday) + decorating style + lifestyle.. AND she plans on getting a cat soon– Penny LOVES cats.
So in the past week I’ve gotten a new job + a new house + a ton more things that I choose not to blog about..
It’s been an insane week.. good + bad + very dynamic. The moment my life is static is the moment that I die.
OXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
B+B
Your okra dish looks delicous! Glad that your roommate seems nice! That can make all of the difference! Can’t wait to see how B+B embraces the big city living!
Hurray for having your puppy with you
It’s always nice to have pets around – you definitely miss them when you have to be without them. And good luck on all the new adventures!
Yay for Penny… Her face is too beautiful to be away from for very long…
GL with everything girl!
How exciting!! Congrats! I’m sure Penny is pretty thrilled, too.
Kelsey, this is wonderful! I am so happy that you get to have Penny back in your life. Awww, yay for puppy love!!!!
I am so sorry to hear that you had a little bit of a bad week. But also glad to see that it could be counteracted with some good and of course dynamic changes- all which sound like some pretty fulfilling and fantastic ones!
that’s awesome about penny + the new place!
EXCITING!!! I know its crazy and stressful and all that, but it’ll be WONDERFUL!!!
Congrats on all of your exciting news!!
yay!!! this is super exciting.
new digs + penny + new job! wooohoooo
Wow, exciting news! Congrats!
Yay, B + B! Go you for wrapping up your week with awesome news – congrats! You and Miss Penny will be so happy together – and I get to see more awesome photos of you two!
WOOOOOHOOO! Yay Penny!
Now I don’t have to keep it a secret anymore! 
hey my dog’s name is penny. penelope jane, to be exact. what kind of dog is penny?
YAYYYY!! I’m so happy for you – I have no idea how I would be able to live without my fur baby so I’m glad you and yours are reunited
I am SOOOO excited for you Kelsey!!! AWESOME news girl!!! I expect to see some pics of the place as soon as you get settled in!
And I’m sure Penny will LOVE it there!
Haha, I didn’t know peeps existed outside of Halloween! Congrats on all your new oppertunities that have been coming your way so far in June!
yay reunited with penny!
That is so exciting! I can’t wait to see all the pictures of your new place and roomie.
PS. Thanks for the great okra tips-I love the stuff but have been a little afraid to cook it fresh myself. I’ll be giving your pan fried idea a try very soon!
YEYEEEEEE SHAWTYYY!!!! So exciting off the heezy! Can’t wait to see the NEW PAD(aka: the kitchen) and all the DANCE PARTIES that will occur!!
yay, so exciting! sometimes a world-flipper (as i call those weeks when everything seems to do a 180) is just what you need! good luck with everything!
so excited you get penny back!! you are obviously thrilled!
interesting peep dessert haha
your dinner looks fab- very creative!
have a great Friday!
haha. your peep massacres remind me of this video I saw around Easter time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUEvtEYfsd0
It’s totally creepy, but funny in a sick kind of way. hahah.
anyway, congrats on the new pad!
love your blog!
AMAZING! Wow, sounds like a brilliant lifestyle upgrade! You deserve it.
Ooo girl I think I have an okra recipe for you! It’s my favorite that I’ve ever made. EVER
congrats! that’s great news!