Thursday, August 24, 2017

Views and Tacos

I got Lena Dunham's book from the library, and the book was on the fourth floor which I have never been too. I couldn't resist this picture. The view is just something I will never get used to. It's been too easy this summer for me to get focused on the heat and forget about all the beauty.
As I mentioned I've been eating lots of potatoes and lentils. And Lentils and potatoes. So last night I treated myself to tacos with no potatoes or lentils. These are refried bean and tofu tacos. I baked the tofu in the oven with a little taco seasoning from Trader Joe's. Shredded iceberg, green onion, nooch and hot sauce completed the tacos. These tasted so, so good. I realized it's been way too long since I've had tacos. I'm looking forward to cooler temps so I can feel more inspired to cook.
I have been loving all things lemon/lime this summer. So I knew I had to try this lemonade kombucha. It was pretty tasty.  Not as lemon-y as I expected, but still tasty. The GT's strawberry serenity is still my favorite flavor.
Here's Etta and Afro being sweet little cuddle muffins. They're comforting each other after I was mean and ran the vacuum! I am the worst!




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  1. BrendaAugust 24, 2017 at 10:12 AM

    Oh my goodness, those poor cute kitties! Mine hate the vacuum too. Your tacos look great. I've been on a nacho kick. I used to be a fan of rotel velveeta dip (pre vegan days) and have finally found a good recipe that tastes like it so I've been doing that a lot with refried beans. I might add some tofu too. Yours always sound so good. Love the view!

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    1. HillaryAugust 28, 2017 at 8:53 AM

      I used to love Rotel too! I'd love the recipe! Nachos sound really really good right now!

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  2. Blake FrainaAugust 24, 2017 at 10:31 AM

    I just started on the kombucha recently. Gingerberry is my current fave. I really don't like drinking anything berry-flavored. I love eating berries - but not drinking them.

    Oh, and those tacos look like they kick ass!

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    1. HillaryAugust 28, 2017 at 8:56 AM

      I love the Gingerberry too. It's in my top five for sure!
      The tacos tasted soooo good, especially after eating so many potatoes!

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  3. BiancaAugust 24, 2017 at 2:20 PM

    Hahaha, how dare you run the vacuum! Jk! :-) Those tacos look awesome.

    Have you tried brewing your own kombucha? I always have a batch brewing, and since I drink it daily, it saves me a ton of money! It's sooooo easy to make at home (and so affordable since the SCOBYs just keep on reproducing over and over).

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    1. HillaryAugust 28, 2017 at 8:58 AM

      I used to make my own booch, and at one point I had too many scobys to use! I really need to buy another kit because you're right, it's so much cheaper!

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  4. SusanAugust 24, 2017 at 5:44 PM

    Those poor little kitties! Heh. Dim Sim is completely undisturbed by the vacuum these days.
    The tacos look fun!

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    1. HillaryAugust 28, 2017 at 8:59 AM

      One of my kitties Joan isn't bothered by the vacuum, but the rest are TERRIFIED!!

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  5. Sarah August 25, 2017 at 6:02 AM

    Lemon and Lime are so refreshing during the summer so I definitely don't blame you!! That kombucha sounds delicious, I've never seen the lemonade flavor. Imagine mixing the lemonade with the strawberry! Yum.

    The tacos look absolutely delicious. I agree, once the weather cools down I'll definitely be more inspired to cook different things.

    Sweet fur babies! Love those cuddle bugs.

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    1. Sarah August 25, 2017 at 6:02 AM

      And beautiful view! Books and views, it doesn't get better than that!

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    2. HillaryAugust 28, 2017 at 9:02 AM

      The lemonade and strawberry combined would be AMAZING!!!
      The views at the library are breathtaking. It definitely makes me love the library even more!

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  6. Vegan In The VIAugust 27, 2017 at 8:43 AM

    So glad I dont have carpet - hate terrifying everyone with the vacuum.

    Great job making yourself fancy Tacos! If I had a Taco Bell nearby, I would probably do the .99 Bean Burrito no cheese thing.

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    1. HillaryAugust 28, 2017 at 9:03 AM

      I hate terrifying everyone too! I dream of one day having hardwood floors to be honest!
      I had some bean tacos the next night, and it so reminded me of Taco Bell!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 27, 2017 at 11:12 PM

    I'm not sure but I think there was blogger on this site called vegan power who posted quite regularly. Does anyone know where vegan power went? -Francene

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  8. JenniferAugust 28, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    Nice photo outside of the window! LOVE all the angles and such! I haven't been able to find that lemonade GTs yet but it looks good!

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  9. JenniferAugust 31, 2017 at 5:05 AM

    That library is so dreamy! Something about having a fourth floor! I feel like I could get a latte (or a big mug of hot tea) and spend a whole day there.

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  10. JSeptember 2, 2017 at 4:48 AM

    What an amazing view from the library! Your tacos look great, and Etta & Afro look so cute cuddling together! :D

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