Category: Food

Fashion, Food

A Couple Things

by juleseeLeave a Comment on A Couple Things

I wanted to share a couple things from the week.

  1. I love this belted blazer Blake Lively is wearing above. It’s the Madewell Bedford Belted Blazer.
  2. The Goop 40% off Seasonal Sale starts today. You can shop it all here.
  3. The Chestnut Ugg Ultra Mini’s continue to be trending but I also really like the Quilted Leather Mini’s.
  4. Several followers have requested special event dresses. A couple I love are the Jonathan Simkhai Lenny Dress, Self Portrait Lace Mini, SIR Lace Slip Dress, Zimmermann Silk Wrap Midi. More to come next week.
  5. These Sam Edelman Rhinestone Slingbacks are cute for the holidays.
  6. DeMellier finally restocked the brown in The Midi New York.
  7. Everlane just restocked my favorite ballet flats in caramel.
  8. Two new recipes I’m making for Thanksgiving. Autumn Squash Salad & Cacio E Pepe Roasted Potatoes.
  9. I’m excited to try Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine on West Adams in a couple of weeks.

Happy Sunday everyone!

XX

Julie

Fashion, Food

Weekend Round-Up

by juleseeLeave a Comment on Weekend Round-Up

I did some shopping over the weekend and here’s what I found.

  1. Clare V. launched their collaboration with Steven Alan you can check it out here. Above set.
  2. Closed Denim Shirt, $365 Perfect denim shirt.
  3. Dear Frances Luca Black Loafer, $550 Loafers are big for Fall, and I really like these.
  4. Aeyde Ida Ballet Flat, $295 Comfortable ballet flat, runs true to size.
  5. Aeyde Maryjane, $295 I love the silver!
  6. Wyeth Nautical Stripe Cropped Cotton Sweater, $99 Really cute style at an affordable price.
  7. AGOLDE 90’s Loose Fit Crop, $218 Just got and love the fit.
  8. Velvet by Spencer & Graham Brylie Pant, $218 Nice fitting cargo.
  9. J. Crew Layered Slip Dress, $228 I love the pink and red color combo.

A couple notes from the weekend…..

  1. Catbird is opening in August at The Platform in Culver City
  2. I had dinner at Sportsmen’s Lodge in the Valley over the weekend if you haven’t been to this new shopping center it’s so cute.
  3. New Recipe I made – Quinoa, fresh corn, fresh basil, cucumbers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, feta, and Trader Joe’s Vegan pesto. So good and so easy!
  4. New Salad I made – Arugula, shaved fennel, sliced peaches, fresh basil, burrata, and a shallot vinaigrette.
  5. New Natural Wine I tried – Rosato di Ampeleia

Have a great week everyone!

XX

Julie

Fashion, Food

10 Things I’m Loving this Week

by juleseeLeave a Comment on 10 Things I’m Loving this Week

  1. Dragon Diffusion Nantucket Bag, $480 also like the Santa Croce.
  2. Asha by Ashley McCormick Kaftan, $395
  3. Asha by Ashley McCormick Cage Clutch, $195
  4. Colors Collective Cane Wicker Bucket Bag, $255
  5. Doen Calisi Slip Dress, $295
  6. Doen Nudge Sweater, $498
  7. Re/Done Stovepipe Vintage White, $265 Straight leg ankle.
  8. Sea Puff Sleeve Top, $265
  9. Juliet Restaurant – new French bistro that opened in Culver City.
  10. Courage Bagels – delicious bagels in Virgil Village.

Above outfit – Stand Studio Jacket (69% off at SSENSE) // DeMellier Tote // Levi Jeans

Have a great day everyone!

XX

Julie

Fashion, Food

Horses

by juleseeLeave a Comment on Horses

Last night we dined at Horses on Sunset. My daughter logged onto Rezy at midnight 30 days out to snag a reservation. I wasn’t sure what to expect as there is quite a bit of hype around this restaurant. It’s in the old Ye Coach & Horses location on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. A small, warm, and cozy space with an open kitchen in the back. We had a nice booth on the left side of the restaurant. The menu is elevated comfort food that’s not overly complicated which I find refreshing. We started with cocktails, vodka martini, cucumber dill margarita (a stand-out), and Lambrusco spritz all great. Our menu picks consisted of the bread and butter, endive Caesar salad (my favorite item on the menu), and smoked salmon lavash. Dinner was the Herman off menu pasta (named after their favorite contractor when they were building the restaurant), Butcher’s steak, and the cheeseburger. We finished off the meal with a Valrhona chocolate tart and lemon cheesecake. The service was excellent which I find makes such a difference with the whole entire experience. I would definitely go back!

What I wore – Zimmermann Wrap Dress // Stand Studio Jacket // Old Tabatha Simmons Boots (similar here).

Fashion, Food

Le Mart

by juleseeLeave a Comment on Le Mart

The Brentwood Country Mart is a great place to seek out chic fashion. Case in point the above outfit I spotted a women wearing the other day. I love how she layered the nautical stripe tee with a cardigan and houndstooth blazer slung over her shoulders. Perfection!

  1. A.P.C. Houndstooth Blazer, $354 On sale.
  2. Vince Shrunken Cashmere Cardigan, $284 additional sizing here.
  3. Kule Boyfriend Tee, $98
  4. AGOLDE Mid Rise Riley Ankle Jean, $188
  5. ALAIA Le Coeur Bag, $1,116
  6. Chloe Megan Ankle Boots, $1,025 also love this look with a loafer.

Last night I recreated the Erewhon Kale and White Bean Salad sharing the recipe here. Everyone loved it and it’s great to pack the next day in the kids lunches. Lastly, we went back to Joy on York over the weekend. It’s so good and I love walking around the Highland Park neighborhood.

Have a great day everyone!

XX

Julie

Fashion, Food, Jewelry, Salad

Weekly Wrap Up

by juleseeLeave a Comment on Weekly Wrap Up

Happy Friday everyone! This week was busy with work, catching up with family and friends, and I made it back on the tennis court after a month off from a shoulder injury. As many of you know who follow me on IG I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. This week I was mastering the chopped salad (my favorite). I’ve been finely chopping up different vegetables and assembling them like the picture below. It’s endless with the amount of things you can mix in. I added roasted Biena Chickpeas and chopped almonds to add a crunch. I also switch up the lettuces using butter lettuce, romaine, and radicchio. I swear everything tastes better in a bowl!

A couple things….

  1. Jenni Kayne Leather Braided Sandal I love the color of these sandals.
  2. Raissa White Lace Midi Skirt & Cropped Cami Perfect for vacay.
  3. J. Crew Panama Hat with Liberty Print Ribbon
  4. J. Crew Linen Daydream Dress Cute white dress for the price 31% off today.
  5. Veja x Marni Trainer & Hightop Chic collaboration.
  6. Loeffler Randall Mid Heel Sandal Comfortable dressy sandal.
  7. Sam Edelman Raffia Pearl Sandals Affordable sandal.
  8. Free City Logo Sweats Most comfy sweats I own.

Above picture – Top // Old Doen (similar here) // Celine Sunglasses // The Roze Boutique Beaded Necklaces

Have a great weekend everyone!

XX

Julie

Food, Salad

Spicy Peanut Slaw

by julesee1 Comment on Spicy Peanut Slaw

Last night I recreated Jessica Seinfeld’s Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Vegan at Times. I didn’t have the exact recipe (since I saw it on IG) so I used my own Peanut Slaw recipe and stuffed it into a sweet potato. It was so good!

Spicy Peanut Slaw

To print from e-mail visit julesee.com

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1-2 teaspoons of chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 1 small garlic clove

Slaw

  • 1/2 of a large purple cabbage thinly sliced
  • 4 kale leaves de-stemmed and finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots thinly sliced
  • 1/4 chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup peanuts chopped for garnish

Directions

  1. Place all the slaw ingredients into a large bowl.
  2. Next, add all the salad dressing ingredients into a small food processor and blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to coat. Dress to taste.
  4. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve. Enjoy!

Food

Miso Soup

by juleseeLeave a Comment on Miso Soup

Miso Soup

To print from e-mail visit julesee.com

Last night I made a quick and easy Miso Soup and served it with Vegetable Fried Rice and Asian Flank Steak. It was the perfect rainy day dinner.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 sheet Nori cut into rectangles
  • 3-4 tablespoons yellow miso 
  • 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms 
  • 1/3 cups green onions 
  • 1/2 cup cubed firm tofu 

Directions

  1. Place 4 cups of vegetable stock in a medium sauce pan and bring it to a simmer.
  2. Place miso paste in a small bowl and add a little hot water and whisk until smooth.
  3. Add onions, mushrooms, nori, and tofu to the vegetable broth and continue to simmer for approximately 5-8 mins.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and add the miso mixture and stir to combine. Enjoy! 

Click here to watch a quick video of me making the soup. Recipe inspired by Minimalist Baker.

Fashion, Food, Travel

Silver Lining

by juleseeLeave a Comment on Silver Lining

This week a trip to Silverlake was in need for some retail therapy and a pitstop at Sqril. First stop, Beatrice Valenzuela then it was Mohawk General Store, Midland Shop, Clare V. , A.P.C., and lastly lunch at Sqril (Sorrel Pesto Rice with Kale & Avocado was insane!).

I had so much fun browsing in the boutiques some pieces that I found.

  1. A.P.C. The Grace Bag Serious Celine Classic Bag vibes but for a lot less.
  2. A.P.C. Georgia Ankle Boot A.P.C. makes beautiful quality boots.
  3. A.P.C. Porselli Ballet Flat I love the leather on these flats. Come in several different colors.
  4. A.P.C. Joey Ankle Boot Classic ankle boot that can be dressed up or down.
  5. Clare V. Drop Shoulder Ciao Sweater 95% cotton 5% cashmere.
  6. Clare V. Overized Sweatshirt
  7. Clare V. Ciao Beanie
  8. Beatrice Valenzuela Clog
  9. Ottolenghi Flavor Cookbook Nice hostess gift.
  10. Everything I Want to Eat Jessica Kaslow Sqril Cookbook

Fashion, Food

Another Nap

by juleseeLeave a Comment on Another Nap

Happy Friday everyone! Here’s a little peek of what I did this week in between blogging and working with clients. On Monday, we took a day trip to Santa Barbara. We stopped at Helena Bakery (amazing avocado toast & farm bowl) for breakfast, walked around State Street, stopped at Hook & Press Donuts (they are closed on Monday’s), walked around Coast Village in Montecito (lots of cute shops), and finished the day at The Rosewood Miramar for lunch. On Tuesday we went downtown and to Atwater Village. We stopped at Dekor Living (they also have a location in Ojai), Goodies, and The Black Elephant for a horchata latte. Lastly, on Friday we had lunch at the new Bottega Louie location in West Hollywood. The back patio is beautiful and the food and service were both excellent!

Hillhouse is relaunching their trellis print today (12pm EST) in the Ellie (above picture), Nesli, and Athena Nap dress! It’s my favorite print that Hillhouse has done. You can check it all out here (it won’t last long).

My Miscellaneous Purchases this week – Hoka Sneaker (love!) // Platform Vans // Lili T Bronze Bracelet (I recommend trying it on each one is handmade and sized differently)

I added additional styles to my Fall Shop yesterday you can check it out here.

Have a great weekend everyone!

XX

Julie

Fashion, Food, Home

Simple Setting

by juleseeLeave a Comment on Simple Setting

I hope everyone had a nice weekend. I hosted a Mediterranean dinner in my backyard over the weekend. I wanted to share how I made this simple and easy table setting.

Flowers – I went to Trader Joes’s and got Silver Dollar Eucalyptus branches and fuchsia daisies. I lined the table with greenery and placed the daisies in all different size vases and spaced them out on the table. Lastly, I added four candles down the table.

How to create a similar table setting below.

  1. Gingham Table Cloth
  2. Linen Hemstitch Napkins
  3. Turquoise Folding Chairs
  4. Lineage Candles
  5. Single Glass Bud Vases
  6. Bormioli Water Bottles for the table.
  7. Year & Day Dishes
  8. Mosser Glass Tumbler Set
  9. Jute Rope Napkin Rings (mine are sold out but thought these were cute)
  10. Rectangle Gold Serving Tray I served the middle eastern desserts on this tray.

Above Outfit – Dress Banjanan (similar here, here, and here)

For appetizers I made mini boards with feta, grape leaves, kalamata olives, lavash chips, cherry tomatoes, truffle marcona almonds, and figs. I also picked up some really good organic wines that we enjoyed tasting.

Wine – Litrozzo Rosato // Litrozzo Roso // Lieu Dit Melon Bourgogne 2019 // La Cuisine de ma mere Chinon 2019

Have a great week everyone!

XX

Julie

Entrée, Food

Fried Rice Salmon Bowls

by juleseeLeave a Comment on Fried Rice Salmon Bowls

Fried Rice Salmon Bowls

To print from e-mail visit julesee.com

Ingredients 

Salmon

Roasted Vegetables

  • 1 package shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced)
  • 1 package shredded Brussel sprouts
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1-2 tablespoons oil
  • Salt to taste

Fried Rice

  • 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup peas (or any veggies you would like)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 large garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (finely chopped)
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce 
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white rice (cooked per package directions)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • Black sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Preparation 

Salmon:

Place salmon in a shallow dish. Evenly coat the salmon with the Soyaki and cover. Place it in the fridge and marinate for at least 1 hour (the longer the better). Once it’s done marinating remove it from the sauce and place it on an oiled grill. Grill on medium heat for about 10-15 mins until it’s cooked through.

Vegetables:

Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Place Brussel spouts and shiitake mushroom on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Add garlic, ginger, and oil toss to coat. Place in the oven and roast for about 10-15 mins. Check at 10 mins to see if the edges of the Brussel sprouts are starting to brown. When the vegetables have finished cooking and are out of the oven, sprinkle with salt to taste.

Fried Rice:

Place a large skillet on the stove at medium heat. Add one tablespoon of oil to the skillet along with the garlic and ginger. Stir fry until fragrant. Next, add onions and stir-fry until translucent. Add vegetables and continue to stir-fry until they are tender but still crisp. Then, add rice and continue to stir-fry for 2-3 mins. Next, add soy sauce and sesame oil and stir-fry all together. Form a small hole in the middle of the pan and add egg. Stir-fry the egg and the rest of the ingredients together until the egg is cooked.

Add some of the salmon, vegetables, and fried rice into a bowl. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds, serve, and enjoy!

Entrée, Food

Tofu Udon Noodle Bowls

by juleseeLeave a Comment on Tofu Udon Noodle Bowls

I had requests to share my recipe for the Udon Noodle Bowls I made last Tuesday evening. See below for this easy weeknight meal.

Tofu Udon Noodle Bowls

To print from e-mail visit julesee.com

Ingredients

  • 1 package firm tofu dried and cubed
  • 1 package udon noodles
  • 2 cups snap peas
  • 4 large kale leaves trimmed and chopped
  • 1 package shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1-2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil or grapeseed oil
  • black sesame seeds for garnish

Marinade

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoons rice vinegar 
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste or chili crunch

Directions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment and add the cubed tofu. Toss with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 mins until crisp.
  2. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili paste in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a stock pot. Add udon noodles and cook according to the package directions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
  4. Sauté the ginger and garlic with 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. When the garlic and ginger are fragrant (about 30 seconds) add snap peas, kale, and mushrooms. Continue to sauté for about 3-5 mins mins. 
  5. Add the noodles and tofu to the skillet with the veggies.
  6. Pour the soy sauce marinade over the noodles and toss to coat.
  7. Sprinkle black sesame seeds, serve, & enjoy!
Food, Salad

Creamy Avocado Dressing

by juleseeLeave a Comment on Creamy Avocado Dressing

Creamy Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing

To print from e-mail visit julesee.com

Ingredients

  • 1 whole avocado
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place all the ingredients except the olive oil in a food processor (with an open chute) run until smooth and creamy.
  2. With the processor running on low, slowly stream the olive oil through the chute until thoroughly combined.
  3. The dressing should be a beautiful green color and creamy consistency.
  4. Enjoy!
Food, Salad

Black Bean Corn Salad

by juleseeLeave a Comment on Black Bean Corn Salad

Black Bean Corn Salad

To print from e-mail visit julesee.com

Ingredients

  • 2 can black beans (washed & drained)
  • 1 English cucumber or 5 Persian cucumbers chopped small
  • 3 ears of fresh corn cut off the Cobb
  • 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 of a lime
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place the black beans, cucumber, corn, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro into a medium sized bowl.
  2. Squeeze lime and add the juice to the bowl.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar to the bowl.
  4. Pour olive oil over the salad ingredients.
  5. Season with salt & pepper.
  6. Toss all together. Add additional oil or lime if needed.
  7. Enjoy!