Sliced Zucchini, Squash, and Potato Recipe

I had Katelyn over the other night to plan out some future posts and talk wedding (which really means to make dinner, drink a bottle of wine, and eat a half of a chocolate cake).  I knew I wanted to do a veggie meal, so I remember an old pinterest photo I had seen and decided to go off of that.  Here's what I did:

Ingredients: 

4 Red Skin Potatoes

2 Zucchinis 

2 Squashes

Mozzarella Cheese

Parmesan Cheese

Garlic Powder

Olive Oil

 &

1 Casserole Dish

Directions: 

Slice all of the veggies into round 'chip-like' pieces. Put them in any order you like, I chose to follow a P, S, Z pattern. Space them apart in a casserole dish so that they can lean on each other.

Cut up small squares of mozzarella cheese and place in between every few slices of veggie.  (For me, it was just between them all.  I really like cheese.)

Pre-heat overn to 350 degrees.

Once you have all of your veggies cut and cheese slices in rows, pour olive oil over each row. 

Sprinkle some parmesan cheese and garlic powder for some added flavor. 

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.

Enjoy!

We did. :)

xoxo,

Laura

Autumn Air

Today is supposed to be the last warm day of the year. It was a high of 77 and the sky was partially cloudy. It was one of those days where the nostalgia of past autumns starts to set in, because you can smell the new season in the air. The leaves are starting to change and there are reds, purples, and golden browns popping up amongst the foliage. Fall is really a season to be reckoned with.

 

Katelyn's Wearing: Dress- American Eagle (also worn here) // Sweater- Delia*s // Shoes- Target //

 Hat- Meijer // Scarf- H&M

 

 

Laura's Wearing: Dress- San Luis Shift Dress f/ Ruche // Shoes- Target // Belt- Marshalls // Scarf- Handmade

This week absolutely flew by. Between being busy at work and trying to get some wedding plans set in stone, the days slipped right through my fingers. I can't believe it's already Friday. No complaining here! Bring on the weekend. 

xoxo,

L&K

Waterfront Park

For this week's lunch adventure, we stumbled upon the most beautiful park by Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids. It was like running into a hidden gem that we didn't know existed. All we did was ask Siri where the nearest park was to our location, and she took us to Waterfront Park. It seemed to be the perfect timing, too, because there were tons of huge yellow and brown leaves on the ground. Thanks, Siri.

Katelyn's Wearing: Shirt- H&M // Scarf- Thrifted // Necklace- Charlotte Russe //
Yoga Pants- Champion // Boots- Delia*s

 

Laura's Wearing: Blazer & Riding Pants- Marshalls // Blouse- JCPenney //

Shoes- Target // Earrings- Red Clover Boutique

 

xoxo,

L&K

The Green Door

Late last week, Katelyn and I met up for another lunchtime stroll through downtown. We made a quick stop at Madcap for afternoon lattes before veering away from the ArtPrize crowds and plethora of baby strollers (cringe). As much as I love ArtPrize and the attention that gets brought to the city, I am getting tired of being stuck in the middle of it at work. Although, it does make the best people watching. 

 Katelyn's Wearing: Scarf- Gifted // Sweater & Tights- Target //
Dress- H&M // Boots- Aldo

 

Laura's Wearing: Top- Guess // Skirt- Marshalls // Necklace- Groopdealz // 

Wedges- Deena & Ozzy from Urban Outfitters

Aside from my usual work routine, things still seem a bit unreal for me. I keep looking down at my hand to see that engagement ring on my finger and my heart just skips. I always thought about when this moment would come in my life, but it all is just so surreal. I feel like I've been floating on cloud nine.

I can't believe how cheesy I sound right now.

xoxo,
Laura

Travel Tuesday: Chicago

For this Travel Tuesday I present to you-Chicago! This is the closest big city to us here in Grand Rapids, and it's just a four hour car ride or a train ride away. If Alex and I are looking for a day getaway we love hopping on the train and visiting Chi-town. Here are a few of our favorite places to eat:

Portillo's for the best Chicago Style hot dogs and Beef Sandwiches.

Giordano's for the best deep dish pizza ever. Seriously, I dream about this pizza.

Of course we love to do a little shopping on Michigan Avenue whenever I'm there :)

Some key activities to do while in Chicago are to visit The Bean, walk over the glass floor in the John Hancock building, see the Chicago Symphony Orchestra or a Broadway show and my personal favorite: grab a cocktail in the Sears Tower. The view is amazing & ladies- go to the bathroom, even if you don't have to! The view from the women's restroom is one of my favorite city skyline views thus far.

Classic selfie with The Bean in the background.

Alex is convinced we're going to name our daughter Addison some day since that's one of the streets Wrigley Field is on. Did I mention he's a die hard Chicago everything fan (except WhiteSox)!

Where are your favorite places to go in Chicago? 

xoxo, k