Deliciousness, Disguised Simply

Why can things be so amazing at times? 

Well, folks, it has come to this. The end of Summer, NO!!!!

Anyway, here's a special End of Summer treat that has made every person devour every last crumb. And, in fact, recipe from scratch!

Here are the ingredients to deliciousness:

Three-five finely chopped basil leaves

Fresh turkey

Grey poupon mustard

Grated parmasean 

Two slices of sourdough bread 

Butter one side of both slices of bread (optional, but if you want a crispier sandwich this is recommended). Set aside. Combine mustard and basil to make a pesto-like substance. Spread on the opposite buttered side of one slice of bread. Add turkey and plenty of cheese. Grill on a panini maker or pan for 4-6 minutes. Slice in half and enjoy!

See how simple that was? Just five ingredients can keep you full and satisfied for hours. I made one for myself for dinner one night by inspiration and my sister took a bite. She decided it was so good, she made one too. Then my older sister tried it and did the same. I had to make one for my aunt and uncle as well because they didn't have dinner!

(As so they said...)

Simply.... Music

This is the truth be told. 

Hello today, I hope you're living simply, yes? 

So, I've been thinking about music lately. 

Good music.

Bad music.

Hip-hop.

Rock.

Instruments.

Bands.

Singers.

Groups.

Songs.

Sings.

Song-a-sings.

Sing-a-longs.

And, I thought... why not ask everyone else's opinion on music?

If you have any songs you'd like to share, please do so!! Music is my inspiration, my life, and I hope it's yours too. 

I'll give a little lesson on music today.

Good music.

Bad music....

I think you get the point.

Anyways.....

MY TOP 20 SONGS:

1. Matt and Kim- Block After Block

2. Arcade Fire- City With No Children

3. The Black Keys- Tighten Up

4. The Avett Brothers- Head Full of Doubt

5. Mumford and Sons- The Cave

6. The Killers- When You Were Young

7. Noah and the Whale- Life is Life

8. The New Pornographers- Go Places

9. Camera Obscura- French Navy

10. Passion Pit- Little Secrets

11. Cake- Short Skirt Long Jacket

12. The Prototypes- Who's Gonna Sing?

13. The Ting Tings-Shut Up and Let Me Go

14. The XX- Heart Skipped a Beat

15. The Used- Burning Down the House

16. Peter Bjorn and John- Young Folks

17. Matt and Kim- Cameras

18. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros- Home

19.  The Killers- All These Things That I've Done

20. Lady GaGa- The Edge of Glory

So, there you have it.

Music is everything. Now, it's YOUR turn!

"Music is just something that helps me escape and be totally free from everything." -David Schmitt

Mango Lassi Popsicles

FACT: Pictures and stories aren't the only ones to have an impact on this blog! Recipes are a HUGE part of living simply. 


Mango Lassi Popsicles
These pops are absolutely a favorite! Creamy and fruity, this refreshing sweet is a must-have during summer. But they're so good, I'd say year round!


Ingredients: 
1 large mango 
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups vanilla or plain yogurt
3 tbsp. sugar


Directions: Peel the mango and take out the pit; discard pit. Puree mango and orange juice in a food processor or blender. In a medium-large bowl, stir the yogurt until smooth and creamy. Stir in the sugar. Then add the mango mixture. Stir until smooth. Freeze in popsicle molds for 3-8 hours. 
Enjoy your Mango Lassi Pops! 

To Simply Live...

...is to live simply! This blog is inspired by the simple things of life. Whether it's a cute video or a sweet story, every post is to help make your day just a little brighter. Featuring recipes, stories, photos, poetry, videos, drawings, comics.... everything is to be seen as a good thing, and I sure hope it does the same to you. What are you waiting for?

Living simply is the key to a beautiful life.