Recipe: Homemade Vegetable Broth

Like chicken broth, vegetable broth can be used in any number of ways and makes an appearance at least once a week in our household, whether it's in soup, potatoes, or even stir fry. So of course, we go through it pretty often which gets pricey because I have to buy, like other things, organic (I'm allergic to MSG).  And what better way to cut costs than make it yourself, right?  Simple, fresh and delicious.

Homemade Organic Vegetable Broth - Makes 64 oz.

1 Tomato, Cubed

1/2 Onion, Sliced/Diced

2 Leeks, Sliced

2 Stalks Celery, Sliced

1 Carrot, Sliced 

1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic

5 Cups Water

1 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning - Oregano, Sage, Marjoram, Basil, Parsley

1 Tbsp. Sea Salt

 Add all ingredients into large saucepan...

Boil for 8 minutes and let simmer for 15, removed from heat and strain.

Let cool and put in storage containers (for up to 10 days), or use immediately, I made Minestrone soup.

Enjoy.

Spring (Shoe) Finds Under $50 - Target

Spring has Sprung, which means it's time to hit the racks and scour for this season's finds under $50, starting with shoes, of course.  From stripes to bold prints, and color - Target is rocking this season's styles for under $30...

Which are your favorites?

Just Sheer

 Last week we had a slight cold snap here on the west (east) coast, which gave me one last go around at wearing tights and booties before I moved entirely on to spring fashions. And as much as I'm loving the brights of spring, there's nothing I love more than adding a few layers to an ensemble, good thing layering sheers is almost like layering nothing at all. 

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FASHION FRIDAY

Leather and Lace

 A few weeks ago while shopping in a consignment in NC with my grandmother, I picked up a couple leather pieces for $12, including this red skirt, which originally was a maxi and I decided it would work better as a mini, even with my love for lengths.  I was so excited to wear it that I finally debuted it last Friday, on my lunch and shopping date with Assunta from Three Kitcheneers...

Are you loving leather?

 Skirt Thrifted/DIY, Shirt Fancy French Cologne, Bag Vintage, Jewelry Jewelmint, Shoes Vince Camuto

That 70's Style

Pairing Flares, Tucked Blouse and A Blazer, call for some sort of 70's esque style that I just can't get enough of, I love it.

Blazer MJRSALES, Jeans Old Navy, Blouse Nordstrom Rack, Bag Vintage, Shoes Dolce Vita

Busy

 I love print mixing, but sometimes it can just be so busy...

 shirt stylemint, shorts target, bangle kohl's, bag and scarf vintage, shoes vince camuto, necklace honey rose and k.

Everybody Everywhere : Green

Classics

 Stripes and red lips are one of those things I've always deemed classic, no matter what era, what style you have, it always works. Pair with pleats, cut out pumps and a 'missoni-esque' bag and we're talking classics with a pop of print mixing.

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